The rivalry between the Rajasthan Royals and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru is one of the oldest and most storied in IPL history. RCB and RR have faced each other in 34 matches in the IPL. Out of these 34 games, RCB have won 17, while RR have won 14, with 3 matches ending without a result.
In terms of batting, RCB’s batting backbone, Virat Kohli, leads the run chart with 896 runs, while Yuzvendra is the leading wicket-taker. In their last 7 outings, RCB has won 5 and taken the lead in this rivalry. To know more about RR vs RCB rivalry, keep reading this blog.
RR vs RCB Head-to-Head Record in IPL: Overview
The head-to-head record stands at 17-14 in favour of RCB across 34 matches, with 3 no results, since their first meeting in 2008.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 34 |
| RCB Won | 17 |
| RR Won | 14 |
| No Result | 3 |
| Highest Score (RR) | 217/4 |
| Lowest Score (RR) | 58/10 |
RR vs RCB at Different Venues
Let’s have a look at their head-to-head in the RCB and RR home grounds.
At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
From 11 matches at Chinnaswamy, the record reads RCB 4, RR 4, with 3 no results.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 11 |
| RCB Won | 4 |
| RR Won | 4 |
| No Result | 3 |
At Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Across 10 matches in Jaipur, both teams have won 5 matches each.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 10 |
| RR Won | 5 |
| RCB Won | 5 |
RR vs RCB Head-to-Head Team Records
Across more than 34 matches, RR and RCB have produced some of the most dramatic team totals in IPL history.
Highest Team Totals in RR vs RCB Matches
The Royals’ highest aggregate of 217/4 against RCB came at Bengaluru in 2018. RCB’s highest score against RR is 205, posted in IPL 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
| Team | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| RR | 217/4 | Won | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| RCB | 205/5 | Won | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| RCB | 200/7 | Won | Sawai Mansingh Stadium |
| RCB | 198/6 | Won | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| RR | 197/1 | Won | Sawai Man Singh Stadium |
Lowest Team Totals in RR vs RCB Matches
RR’s 58 all out in Jaipur in 2023 is the third-lowest total in IPL history and the lowest in this rivalry.
| Team | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| RR | 58/10 | Lost | Sawai Mansingh Stadium |
| RR | 59/10 | Lost | Sawai Mansingh Stadium |
| RCB | 70 | Lost | Zayed Stadium |
| RR | 92/10 | Lost | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| RCB | 105/10 | Lost | Newlands |
RR vs RCB Head-to-Head Batting Records
Let’s have a look at the batting records in this rivalry.
Best Individual Batting Performances
Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 106 off 60 balls in the second qualifier of IPL 2022 against RCB at Ahmedabad is the highest individual score in this rivalry, followed by Virat Kohli’s 113*.
| Player | Runs | Strike Rate | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler (RR) | 106* (60) | 176.67 | IPL 2022 |
| Virat Kohli (RCB) | 113* (72) | 156.94 | IPL 2024 |
| Ajinkya Rahane (RR) | 103* (60) | 171.66 | IPL 2012 |
| Devdutt Paddikal (RCB) | 101* (52) | 194.23 | IPL 2021 |
| Jos Buttler (RR) | 100* (58) | 172.41 | IPL 2024 |
Most Runs in RR vs RCB Matches
Virat Kohli is the leading run scorer with 896 runs, followed by AB de Villiers with 488 runs and Sanju Samson with 430 runs.
| Batter | Matches | Runs | Average | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli (RCB) | 32 | 896 | 34.5 | 113* |
| AB de Villiers (RCB) | 16 | 488 | 44.36 | 66 |
| Sanju Samson (RR) | 20 | 445 | 23.42 | 92* |
RR vs RCB Head-to-Head Bowling Records
Here are the bowling stats for the head-to-head between RR and RCB.
Best Individual Bowling Performances
Anil Kumble’s 5/5 is the best bowling performance for the RCB against RR.
| Player | Figures | Economy | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anil Kumble (RCB) | 5/5 | 1.57 | IPL 2009 |
| Shreyas Gopal (RR) | 4/16 | 4 | IPL 2018 |
| Kotarangada Appanna (RCB) | 4/19 | 4.75 | IPL 2012 |
| Amit Singh (RR) | 4/19 | 4.75 | IPL 2009 |
| Pravin Tambe (RR) | 4/20 | 5 | IPL 2014 |
Most Wickets in RR vs RCB Matches
Yuzvendra Chahal leads the wicket charts with 24 wickets in this rivalry, followed by Harshal Patel with 17 for RCB, and Shreyas Gopal with 14 for RR.
| Bowler | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Best Bowling Figure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuzvendra Chahal (RCB/RR) | 19 | 24 | 6.86 | 3/24 |
| Harshal Patel (RCB) | 9 | 17 | 7.69 | 3/32 |
| Shreyas Gopal (RR) | 7 | 14 | 6.5 | 4/16 |
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Conclusion: RCB Lead RR 17-14 In A Rivalry
The rivalry between the Rajasthan Royals and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru is slightly tilted towards RCB, with 17 wins.
This rivalry has produced many memorable moments, including great batting by Virat Kohli with 896 runs and and Yuzvendra Chahal’s 24 wickets. With both teams performing well in IPL 2026, this rivalry will keep getting more exciting.
