Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are the two most popular teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). With two IPL titles, KKR is behind Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians as the second-most successful franchise in the league. RCB, on the other hand, has yet to win the trophy despite reaching the finals thrice.
Here’s a look at the KKR vs RCB head-to-head record in the IPL and a few batting and bowling stats from the matches involving both teams.
KKR vs RCB Head to Head IPL History
KKR and RCB locked horns in the first-ever IPL match. In a heavily one-sided affair, KKR thrashed RCB by 140 runs. Brendon McCullum struck a whirlwind 158 off just 73 balls at Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Knight Riders posted 222/3, which was beyond RCB’s reach. Ajit Agarkar, Ashok Dinda, and Sourav Ganguly dismantled RCB as the Bengaluru outfit was bowled out for just 82.
KKR vs RCB Overall IPL Head to Head Record
List of Last 5 KKR vs RCB Matches in IPL
- April 21, 2024 – KKR won by 1 runs
- March 29, 2024 – KKR won by 7 wickets
- Apr 26, 2023 – KKR won by 21 runs
- Apr 6, 2023 – KKR won by 81 runs
- Mar 30, 2022 – RCB won by 3 wickets
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Timeline 2024
KKR vs RCB Stats
Virat Kohli and Sunil Narine are the leading contenders with bat and ball in the KKR-RCB matches in the IPL. With 944 runs, the former RCB captain has produced some impressive performances against the Knight Riders. On the other hand, Narine has 24 wickets and scored two fifties, which includes a 15-ball half-century in the 2017 season against the three-time runners-up.
Here’s a look at the batting and bowling stats in the KKR vs RCB matches in the IPL.
Most Runs for KKR against RCB
Most Runs for RCB against KKR
Most Wickets for KKR against RCB
Most Wickets for RCB against KKR
Concluding Thoughts
KKR and RCB are two teams with huge fan followings and lit up the tournament with many memorable matches. The Kolkata outfit holds the advantage over RCB, with 20 wins in 34 outings between both teams. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli, Sunil Narine, and Andre Russell have produced many brilliant individual performances in the KKR-RCB fixtures.
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FAQs about KKR vs RCB Head to Head
What happened in the KKR vs RCB match in the IPL 2024 season?
KKR crushed RCB by seven wickets at Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB posted 182 after batting first, thanks to Virat Kohli’s 83*. KKR chased down the score with 19 balls remaining. Venkatesh Iyer struck a fifty, while Sunil Narine made 47, and Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten 39.
In the second match, KKR grabbed a thrilling one-run win. Andre Russell was the Player of the Match for his unbeaten 27 and three wickets. Shreyas Iyer scored a fifty for KKR, while Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar made 55 and 52, respectively.
How many runs have Virat Kohli scored against KKR in IPL?
Virat Kohli has scored 962 runs in 31 innings against KKR in IPL. He has hit a hundred and six half-centuries.
How many wickets has Sunil Narine taken against RCB in the IPL?
Sunil Narine has claimed 26 wickets in 20 innings at an economy of 6.68 against RCB in IPL.
