IPL 2021: Top Performers In RCB v PBKS Fixture

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In the 48th match of IPL 2021, Punjab Kings will face Royal Challengers Bangalore in Sharjah on 3rd October. 

Despite having big names, surprisingly, Virat Kohli's RCB hasn't dominated PBKS much. In 27 matches, Punjab has won 15 matches against Bangalore. 

RCB v PBKS, 48th IPL Match Head-to-Head:

• Total – 27
• Royal Challengers Bangalore – 12
• Punjab Kings – 15

In the last five encounters, the PBKS has beaten RCB thrice. In the last match between these two, KL Rahul smashed 91 as Punjab defeated Bangalore by 34 runs. 

Most Runs In RCB v PBKS Fixture: 

1) Chris Gayle - The universe boss has smashed 873 runs in the RCB v PBKS clash. Gayle has represented both teams across seasons and played 17 matches in this fixture. He averages 54.56 and has a strike rate of 169.18. 

2) Virat Kohli - The RCB captain is the second on the list with 716 runs against PBKS. Kohli has played 26 matches where he averages 29.83 and has a strike rate of 127.85 against Punjab. 

Most Wickets In RCB v PBKS Fixture: 

1) Yuzvendra Chahal - The leg-spinner has taken the most wickets in this clash - 22. Chahal has played 15 matches against Punjab where he averages 18.09 and bowls at an economy of 7.93. 

2) Sandeep Sharma - The right-arm swing bowler last played in this fixture back in 2017 but has still taken the second most wickets - 16. Sandeep averaged 16.43 against RCB while playing for Punjab and bowled at an economy of 8.21.