Punjab Kings are one of the oldest franchises in the Indian Premier League, making their debut in the inaugural season in 2008. They are the most underperforming team in the IPL’s history. Out of 15 seasons, PBKS has only made the playoffs twice. They played in the semi-finals of the 2008 season. Then they played the final in 2014. But since then, PBKS couldn’t even qualify for the playoffs in 8 consecutive seasons between 2015 and 2022.
But despite all the performances, PBKS is known for making big bids in the auction. The prime example was seen in the 2023 auction, when they made Sam Curran (INR 18.5 crore) the most expensive player in history. However, a number of teams have enjoyed playing against Punjab. And here we will cover the list of teams with the most wins against PBKS in the IPL.
Most Matches won Against Punjab Kings
| Team | Span | Mts | Won | Lost | Tied | NR |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 2008-2022 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 2008-2022 | 27 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2008-2022 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 2008-2022 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2013-2022 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Capitals | 2008-2022 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2008-2022 | 30 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 2022-2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gujarat Titans | 2022-2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
5. Sunrisers Hyderabad (13 wins in 19 games)
Sunrisers Hyderabad have been a tough team in the IPL because of their brilliant bowling attack. That is the reason they have been a consistent performer in the league. Their record against Punjab is also quite good. In 19 games against Punjab, SRH has won 13 matches and just lost nine. SRH won seven games on the trot against PBKS between 2015 and 2018 seasons.
4. Mumbai Indians (14 wins in 28 games)
The contest between the Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings in the IPL has been quite even. It can be a surprise to many. MI has dominated almost every team, including CSK. But against Punjab, their record is 50 percent. In 28 games against Punjab, MI has won 14, and PBKS has won 14. In the two games in 2021 and 2022, PBKS has won both.
3. Rajasthan Royals (14 wins in 24 games)
Another team that has tied for the third-most wins against PBKS is the inaugural season winner, the Rajasthan Royals. These two teams have locked horns a total of 24 times in the IPL’s history. Out of which, RR has won 14 matches and lost 10. RR has the high score of 226 while Punjab’s highest is 223 in these games.
2. Chennai Super Kings (15 wins in 27 games)
Chennai Super Kings have better records against every opponent. That is the reason they have played nine IPL finals so far in 13 appearances. Even against Punjab, they have recorded the second-most wins. CSK and PBKS have met 27 times, with CSK winning 15 games and losing 12. The highest score for CSK against them is 240, and for Punjab it is 231. CSK also beat Punjab in the semi-final of the 2008 edition.
1. Kolkata Knight Riders (20 wins in 30 games)
The only time that Punjab Kings reached the finals of the IPL was in 2014, under the captaincy of George Bailey. But they lost the final and ended as runners-up. The team that beat them in the final was Kolkata Knight Riders under Gautam Gambhir. KKR has locked horns with PBKS a total of 30 times, out of which they have won 20 games and lost 10. There is no other IPL team that has beaten the other team 20 times in the league.