PBKS vs RR Head-to-head stats and records you need to know before Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2023 match

Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will lock horns in Dharamsala on Friday, May 19. In the reverse fixture earlier this season, PBKS beat RR at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

Both teams are on the verge of an early elimination from IPL 2023. It is a must-win game for both teams, as losing certainly means elimination from the race to the playoffs. Even the winning team may not make it to the next round when the league stage ends.

Before the Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals match starts, here's a look at their head-to-head stats.

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals head-to-head record in IPL

Rajasthan Royals have a 14-11 lead in the head-to-head record against the Punjab Kings. The two franchises have had several exciting games in the recent IPL season.

Overall, RR and PBKS have played against each other 25 times, with RR securing 14 wins. It will be interesting to see if the Royals can avenge their previous defeat against the Kings.

Matches Played - 25

Matches won by Punjab Kings - 10

Matches won by Rajasthan Royals - 15

Matches with No Result - 0

Matches Tied - 0

PBKS vs RR head-to-head record in Dharamsala

The head-to-head record between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Dharamsala stands at 0-0. The two teams have never played a match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium before.

During the last match at this venue, Delhi Capitals beat PBKS by 15 runs. The Royals will be keen to replicate DC's performance tonight.

Matches Played - 0

Matches won by Punjab Kings - 0

Matches won by Rajasthan Royals - 0

Matches with No Result - 0

Last 5 Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals IPL matches

Punjab Kings have emerged victorious in two of their last five battles against the Rajasthan Royals. PBKS won the last game against RR by five runs. Nathan Ellis was the hero for PBKS in that game. His 4/30 helped the Kings defend a 198-run target in Guwahati.

Here's a summary of the last five Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals matches in the IPL:

PBKS (197/4) beat RR (192/7) by 5 runs, Apr 5, 2023.
RR (190/4) beat PBKS (189/5) by 6 wickets, May 7, 2022.
RR (185) beat PBKS (183/4) by 2 runs, Sep 21, 2021.
PBKS (221/6) beat RR (217/7) by 4 runs, Apr 12, 2021.
RR (186/3) beat PBKS (185/4) by 7 wickets, Oct 30, 2020.

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