Introduction
It’s usually a run-fest when Bangalore and Punjab lock horns, and it wouldn’t be any different this time around. On the one hand, there’s Bangalore, having the likes of AB de Villiers and skipper Virat Kohli, two of the run-machines in the Indian T20 League and this time around, there’s Glenn Maxwell donning the Red jersey for the first time.
On the other hand, there’s KL Rahul, Punjab’s marathon run-getter since 2018, Universe Boss Chris Gayle who would be waiting to tonk deliveries outside the stadium and his Caribbean colleague Nicholas Pooran, who is one of the most destructive strikers in the shortest format at present.
Both sides are yet to seize a trophy in the Indian T20 League. While Bangalore came close in 2009 and 2016, Punjab’s closest shot at the title so far has been the 2014 edition. It’s the 14th edition of the tournament, and whether the wait continues for either or both sides is something that only time can tell.
Bangalore vs Punjab: Head to Head Record
Matches | Bangalore | Punjab | Tie/NR |
27 | 12 | 15 | – |
In the 2020 edition of the Indian T20 League, Bangalore lost both their league matches against Punjab by 97 runs & 8 wickets, respectively.
Top 3 Performers Comparisons & Stats
A truckload of runs has been scored in the Bangalore-Punjab encounters. One could attribute that to either side’s bowling department, which isn’t the strongest. Hence, it is all the more important to check each player’s statistics and pick the right ones in your MPL fantasy team.
Bangalore (Batsmen)
Batsmen | Runs vs Punjab |
Virat Kohli | 716 |
AB de Villiers | 713 |
Daniel Christian | 90 |
Bangalore (Bowlers)
Bowlers | Wickets vs Punjab |
Yuzvendra Chahal | 22 |
Daniel Christian | 8 |
Harshal Patel | 6 |
Punjab (Batsmen)
Batsmen | Runs vs Bangalore |
KL Rahul | 462 |
Chris Gayle | 313 |
Mayank Agarwal | 202 |
Punjab (Bowlers)
Bowlers | Wickets vs Bangalore |
Mohammed Shami | 10 |
Murugan Ashwin | 6 |
Ravi Bishnoi | 5 |
Bangalore vs Punjab, Indian T20 League Schedule 2021
Mark your calendars as mind-boggling results are about to unravel on the coming dates. You can visit here to check the entire schedule for this edition of the Indian T20 League.
Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
Friday, April 30, 2021 | Punjab vs Bangalore | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
Sunday, October 3, 2021 | Bangalore vs Punjab | Sharjah | 3:30 PM |
Statistics & Facts about Bangalore and Punjab
Bangalore and Punjab currently have some of the biggest names in T20 cricket that could quench their thirst for a title. Here are some of the key statistics and player information regarding these sides heading into the 2021 edition –
- KL Rahul’s 132 against Bangalore is the highest score by an Indian cricketer and captain in the Indian T20 League.
- Punjab has been dismissed twice under 100 runs by Bangalore, both on scores of 88, first in 2015 and then in 2018. On the other hand, Bangalore’s lowest score against the former is 109, which they registered in 2020.
- Bangalore holds the record of the highest victory margin for any team against Punjab, both in terms of runs (138) and by balls remaining in the second innings (71).
- Punjab’s highest score against Bangalore is 232/2, which they recorded in 2011, while it’s 226/3 for Bangalore when taking on Punjab in 2015.
- Punjab had a staggering purse of over INR 50 crores during the 2021 auction that got them the likes of Dawid Malan, Jhye Richardson, Shahrukh Khan, Riley Meredith, Moises Henriques, Jalaj Saxena, Utkarsh Singh, Fabian Allen and Saurabh Kumar.
- The new buys for Bangalore in the auction were – Glenn Maxwell, Rajat Patidar, Sachin Baby, Suyash Prabhudesai, KS Bharat, Daniel Christian, Kyle Jamieson and Mohammad Azharuddin.
Bangalore vs Punjab: Overall Head to Head Stats
Interestingly, it has turned out to be a one-sided affair in a season for either Bangalore or Punjab 9 times in the Indian T20 League, with shared wins in 4 seasons (2010, 2011, 2012 and 2015). Here’s the season-wise breakdown of their matchups –
Year | Matches | Bangalore | Punjab | Tie/NR |
2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 | – |
2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 | – |
2019 | 2 | 2 | 0 | – |
2018 | 2 | 2 | 0 | – |
2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 | – |
2016 | 2 | 2 | 0 | – |
2015 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – |
2014 | 2 | 0 | 2 | – |
2013 | 2 | 0 | 2 | – |
2012 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – |
2011 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – |
2010 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – |
2009 | 2 | 2 | 0 | – |
2008 | 2 | 0 | 2 | – |
How will Bangalore vs Punjab Stats help you on MPL?
Both Punjab and Bangalore have enough firepower to keep the fans on their toes throughout the duration of their duel. The Bangalore vs Punjab stats would help you get a fair amount of idea regarding the players’ past performances against a rival and what to expect in the upcoming duels to make the right decision while creating a fantasy team on MPL. You can prepare multiple teams on the MPL app to compete with your friends to get rewards in the end.