Punjab Kings, previously known as KXIP, and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are two prominent teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Though KXIP hasn’t won an IPL title, they have a decent fan following in IPL. On the other hand, KKR is one of the hottest properties in the league, winning the title twice and finishing runner-up in 2021.
Ahead of the new IPL season, here’s a look at the KXIP vs KKR head to head record in IPL and a few batting and bowling stats in the matches involving both teams.
KXIP vs KKR Head to Head IPL History
KXIP overcame KKR by nine runs in the first-ever IPL meeting between both teams. Irfan Pathan was the top performer in the match, scoring an unbeaten 24 and claiming two wickets. Shaun Marsh and Sreesanth, too, had a memorable outing. But KKR dominated the clash between both teams. The two-time champions won 21 out of their 32 matches against KXIP.
KXIP vs KKR Overall IPL Head to Head Record
List of Last 5 KXIP vs KKR Matches
- May 8, 2023 – KKR won by 5 wickets
- April 1, 2023 – KXIP won by 7 runs
- April 1, 2022 – KKR won by 6 wickets
- October 1, 2021 – KXIP won by 5 wickets
- April 26, 2021 – KKR won by 5 wickets
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Timeline 2024
KXIP vs KKR Stats
Gautam Gambhir and Sunil Narine are the leading run-scorers and wicket-takers in the KXIP-KKR matches in IPL. The former KKR captain has scored 492 runs, while Robin Uthappa and Andre Russles are other players with a 400-plus run tally over KXIP in IPL. With 33 wickets, Narine has an outstanding record against KXIP in IPL. The T20 legend has taken a four-wicket haul and a fifer against the Mohali-based franchise.
Here’s a look at the batting and bowling stats in the KXIP vs KKR matches in the IPL.
Most Runs for KXIP against KKR
Most Runs for KKR against KXIP
Most Wickets for KXIP against KKR
Most Wickets for KKR against KXIP
Concluding Thoughts
KKR has a significant lead over KXIP in the head-to-head meetings between both teams. But the KKR-KXIP matches never have been one-sided all the time. Many matches have gone to the wire, giving cricket fans plenty of thrills and spills.
Head to Head Records & Stats for other IPL Teams:
FAQs About KXIP vs KKR Head to Head Record in IPL
What happened in KXIP vs KKR matches in IPL 2023?
KXIP and KKR each picked up a win in the matches between both teams in IPL 2023. In Mohali, KXIP won by seven runs in a rain-affected game. But KKR clinched a last-ball thriller in the reverse fixture at Eden Gardens.
What are Sunil Narine's stats against KXIP in IPL?
Sunil Narine has 33 wickets at an economy rate of 7.06 in 24 innings against KXIP.
What is Russell's batting strike against KXIP in IPL?
Andre Russell has a batting strike rate of 200 against KXIP in the IPL.
