KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have had a long-standing rivalry in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Over the years, both teams have produced nail bitting finishes, with records being shattered and new milestones being set. Here’s a complete analysis of their head-to-head record, including stats on their last 10 meetings, performance when batting first vs. second, and individual player records.
Overall KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head
- Total Matches: 35
- KKR Wins: 21
- RCB Wins: 14
- Highest Team Total: 222 (KKR)
- Lowest Team Total: 49 (RCB)
- Average Runs Per Match:
- KKR: 160.2
- RCB: 151.8
Batting First vs. Batting Second Performance
| Scenario | Matches Won by KKR | Matches Won by RCB | Avg Runs Scored by KKR | Avg Runs Scored by RCB | Highest Total | Lowest Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batting First | 10 | 3 | 160.8 | 159.3 | 222 | 49 |
| Batting Second | 11 | 11 | 167.2 | 141.6 | 213 | 92 |
Last 10 Meetings
- 2024: KKR (222/6) beat RCB (221/10) – Eden Gardens
- 2024: KKR (186/3) beat RCB (182/6) – M. Chinnaswamy
- 2023: KKR (200/5) beat RCB (179/8) – M. Chinnaswamy
- 2023: KKR (204/7) beat RCB (123/10) – Eden Gardens
- 2022: RCB (132/7) beat KKR (128/10) – DY Patil Stadium
- 2021: KKR (139/6) beat RCB (138/7) – Sharjah
- 2021: KKR (94/1) beat RCB (92/10) – Abu Dhabi
- 2020: RCB (204/4) beat KKR (166/8) – Chennai
- 2020: RCB (85/2) beat KKR (84/8) – Abu Dhabi
- 2019: RCB (213/4) beat KKR (203/5) – Eden Gardens
Top Batting Performers
Most Runs in KKR vs RCB Matches
- Virat Kohli (RCB): 962 runs
- Chris Gayle (RCB): 631 runs
- Gautam Gambhir (KKR): 530 runs
- AB de Villiers (RCB): 475 runs
- Jacques Kallis (KKR): 420 runs
Highest Individual Scores
- Brendon McCullum (KKR): 158*
- Chris Gayle (RCB): 102*
- Virat Kohli (RCB): 100
- Chris Gayle (RCB): 96
- Gautam Gambhir (KKR): 93
Top Bowling Performers
Most Wickets in KKR vs RCB Matches
- Sunil Narine (KKR): 26 wickets
- Yuzvendra Chahal (RCB): 19 wickets
- Vinay Kumar (RCB): 17 wickets
- Andre Russell (KKR): 17 wickets
- Varun Chakravarthy (KKR): 14 wickets
Best Bowling Figures
- Varun Chakravarthy (KKR): 4/15
- Lakshmipathy Balaji (KKR): 4/18
- Angelo Mathews (KKR): 4/19
- Sunil Narine (KKR): 4/20
- Wanindu Hasaranga (RCB): 4/20
Conclusion
The rivalry between KKR and RCB continues to be one of the most entertaining clashes in IPL history. With stars like Virat Kohli, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Glenn Maxwell involved, every match brings new excitement and memorable moments. As IPL 2025 approaches, fans can expect another close encounter between these two powerhouse teams.
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