The Rajasthan Royals-Royal Challengers Bengaluru rivalry has given us some of the most riveting stories in IPL history, owing to two very distinct cricket philosophies clashing against each other and producing some extraordinary innings, big totals, and superb bowling performances.
Fans looking for detailed results can check the Rajasthan Royals Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Scorecard to see the scores, key performances, and thrilling finishes that have defined this historic rivalry.
RR has established their legacy through smart cricket and unearthing talent, while RCB are known for their star power, explosive batting style and their unyielding pursuit of IPL glory. Fans should expect plenty of intense contests and memorable moments from these clashes!
| Date / Match | Venue | RR Score | RCB Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2025 (Match 42) | Bengaluru | 194/9 (20.0) | 205/5 (20.0) | RCB won by 11 runs (The Indian Express) |
| 13 Apr 2025 (Match 28) | Jaipur | 173/4 (20.0) | 175/1 (17.3) | RCB won by 9 wickets (Cricbuzz) |
| 22 May 2024 – Eliminator | Ahmedabad | 174/6 (19.0) | 172/8 (20.0) | RR won by 4 wickets (ESPN Cricinfo) |
| 6 Apr 2024 (Match 19) | Jaipur | 189/4 (19.1) | 183/3 (20.0) | RR won by 6 wickets (Ascores) |
| 14 May 2023 (Match 60) | Jaipur | 59 all out (10.3) | 171/5 (20.0) | RCB won by 112 runs (Ascores) |
History
At IPL matches, the Royal Challengers Bangalore versus Royal Challengers Bangalore rivalry has long been one of the most exciting rivalries.
Since their first match between each other back in 2008, these battles have produced some of the biggest moments ever witnessed by Indian Premier League.
Shane Warne established an emphasis on smart cricket and finding hidden gems, while Virat Kohli introduced star power and explosive batting from RCB – often ending up with last-ball thrillers or remarkable centuries in each encounter between them.
Rivalry between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) reached its pinnacle during the final of IPL 2022 when Jos Buttler scored an outstanding 106* to help RR defeat RCB and secure their maiden title.
His feat demonstrated how playoff matches elevate this rivalry well beyond points and titles; playoff encounters require tactical brilliance as well as heroic performances that define careers and legacies alike.
Since 2016, the two sides have played 16-14 against one another, with RCB holding an edge in head-to-head results.
These matches have seen numerous notable moments such as thrilling innings from AB de Villiers and Sanju Samson as well as spectacular bowling by Sohail Tanvir and Jofra Archer – not forgetting last-ball thrillers and close finishes which make these rivalries must-watch events for fans.
RCB recorded their inaugural win over RR in IPL history at SuperSport Park in Centurion in 2008 thanks to an outstanding bowling performance from Sohail Tanvir, who took three wickets.
Their next meeting saw both sides prevail with both bowlers performing admirably: Amit Singh for RCB took 4/19 wickets with ease while Graeme Smith scored 75 off 49 balls to start down his path towards becoming one of IPL’s great run scorers at that time.
Highlights
Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have competed in 34 matches since 2008 in the Indian Premier League, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru holding an edge with 15 victories against 14 while two games ended without result. Sanju Samson led Rajasthan Royals to third place but unfortunately lost in Qualifier 2 against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Last time around at Sawai Mansingh Stadium was an exciting one with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) emerging victorious by seven wickets.
Captain Virat Kohli scored an excellent fifty while Phil Salt smashed six maximums; bowlers made some impressive contributions too – Shreyas Gopal collected two wickets off 22 deliveries with Jos Buttler scoring unbeaten 106 off 60 balls!
Although the pitch wasn’t very conducive for batting, but nevertheless RCB won due to disciplined bowling and excellent fielding performances by both sides – 173 runs were scored off 20 overs before losing some wickets early while restricting RR to 65 runs for 4. Sanju Samson top scored 75 with 75 off of 44 balls!
Analysis
RCB and RR have enjoyed one of the fiercest rivalries in Indian Premier League history, playing 34 matches that have been highly entertaining with thrilling finishes and memorable performances from both players.
Their clashes have been an intriguing battle of strategy, talent and passion: From Shane Warne’s captaincy in 2008 to Jos Buttler’s match-winning 106* performance in 2022 their rivalry has provided plenty of unforgettable memories!
The Royals had an outstanding IPL campaign last season, finishing third and reaching the final before losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2. Now they aim to capitalize on that performance and secure victory against their city rivals.
Though they have lost two of their first five games, the Royals are not too concerned; their roster boasts enough talent and experience for them to improve upon their current position and still stand a good chance at reaching the play-offs.
After an uncertain start to their season, Royal Challengers Bangalore’s batsmen have found their groove and begun scoring runs at a faster rate.
Names such as AB de Villiers, Moeen Ali and Shimron Hetmyer have all hit some remarkable innings; it is clear that their team is coming together; should this continue they could become impossible to beat!
As for RR, their recent losses have been frustrating, so they will look to reverse their poor form in front of their home fans. Sanju Samson will look to build on his impressive showing in their loss against KKR.
Early in the game, Royal Challengers Bangalore were able to limit Rajasthan Royals (RR) to 173/4, thanks to disciplined bowling and some outstanding fielding from both teams.
Yash Dayal made an impressionful show by using his back-of-the-hand slow ball to take Riyan Parag’s wicket at an important phase of play; Jaiswal and Jurel committed too many extravagant plays that led them into being bowled lbw by Dayal’s back-of-hand slower ball; both had too extravagant approaches but fell lbw; with just three points secured to date, any victory over Rajasthan would give RCB an invaluable boost towards making playoff spots; this would mark their fourth away win of 2018 which could prove crucial when battle for top four positions takes place later this season!
Future
After last year’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede during Royal Challengers Bangalore’s IPL title win celebrations, security clearance for top-flight matches at this venue has been suspended; any return depends upon crowd management upgrades and government clearance.
According to reports in The Times of India, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play their home matches during IPL 2026 away from Bengaluru stadium. According to this news outlet’s report, they will host matches at venues in Navi Mumbai and Raipur instead.
RCB will host five home matches at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and two at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur as part of the IPL’s stricter operational era, which prioritizes venues’ safety and legal accountability.
MCA Stadium in Pune could become another potential home ground for Royal Challengers Bangalore during IPL 2026, according to Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA). Representatives from Royal Challengers and Royal Challengers visited recently;
MCA is optimistic that BCCI will approve it as a venue in future; when that will happen is yet unknown as IPL chairman Arun Dhumal has stated clearly that any association that fails to comply with governance standards will lose their hosting rights for IPL matches.
