KKR vs RCB Head to Head

KKR is one of the most successful IPL teams and one of the only three that have won more than one title. Under Gautam Gambhir's leadership, KKR won the league title in both 2012 and 2014.

Royal Challengers Bangalore have never lifted an IPL Trophy till now despite being one of the top teams. RCB has qualified for the playoffs three times and finished as runners-up in 2009, 2011, and 2016. Virat Kohli, RCB's backbone, has been a key member of the squad since its inception. Renowned players who have represented the Royal Challenge Bangalore include Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, and Dale Steyn.

While RCB is captained by Faf Du Plessis, the current captain of the Knights headed by Shreyas Iyer.

Out of 32 encounters so far, Kolkata Knight Riders have won 18 while Royal Challengers Bangalore have won 14.

KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head Stats

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Head-to-Head

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Out of the 32 encounters so far KKR has undoubtedly emerged on the top winning 18 matches while RCB has managed to win 14. The last encounter between these two teams took place on 26th April 2023 which resulted in a KKR victory by 21 runs.

A heated rivalry has existed between KKR and RCB right from the first match of the edition itself where RCB was inflicted with a humiliating loss. KKR crushed RCB by defeating them with a margin of 140 runs in the first-ever head-to-head match of the inaugural edition of IPL on the 18th of April 2008 at Bangalore.

After that day, these two teams have met a total of 31 times which have all ended in heated competitions. If you are looking for passion in the IPL, there is no other match than RCB vs KKR where you will find it. There have been sparks flying all around every time these two teams meet at the center. The infamous fight between the then KKR captain Gautam Gambhir and the current RCB captain Virat Kohli stands as testimony to the above statements.

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KKR vs RCB head-to-head in KKR’s Home Ground, Eden Gardens in Kolkata

Out of the 11 head-to-head matches between KKR and RCB till now, KKR have used their home ground advantage to seal 7 victories and dominate RCB, who have managed to seal just 4 victories

KKR vs RCB head-to-head in RCB’s Home Ground, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Out of the 11 matches played between KKR and RCB so far in the Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB could not use their home ground advantage to the fullest and have only won 4 matches against KKR. Kolkata Knight Riders have the upper hand as they have defeated RCB 7 times. In the first-ever head-to-head between KKR and RCB in the inaugural season of IPL in 2008, KKR curbed RCB by scoring a massive 222 runs, owing to a spectacular innings by Brendon Mccullum who scored 158 not out. Further, they bowled RCB all-out on 82. This match was played at RCB’s home ground Chinnaswamy Stadium.

KKR vs RCB head-to-head in Neutral Venues

RCB has dominated KKR in matches played at neutral venues across India as well as Overseas Stadiums. Out of the 10 matches played at neutral venues, RCB have won 6 and KKR have managed to seal only 4 victories. In the IPL Eliminator played between RCB and KKR (2021) at Sharjah, KKR defeated RCB by 4 wickets to subdue yet another RCB hopes for the IPL trophy.

KKR vs RCB head-to-head Interesting Facts

• Virat Kohli, the former captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore, has an amazing record in IPL matches against KKR. He has scored the most runs, with 861 runs to his name. He is followed by the Universe Boss Chris Gayle with 631 runs. While playing for KKR, Gautam Gambhir has scored 475 runs against RCB. Mr.360 AB de Villiers has scored 475 runs against KKR. He is followed by Brendon McCullum with 411 runs.

• Sunil Narine of KKR has taken the most wickets out of all the bowlers, with 23 wickets up his sleeve. He is followed by Yuzvendra Chahal (RCB) with 19 wickets, Vinay Kumar with 17 wickets and KKR mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy with 13 wickets.

• RCB has scored 213 runs against KKR as their highest total and just 49 runs as their lowest. RCB's lowest score of 49 is the all-time lowest of IPL to date. On the other hand, KKR's highest total against RCB is 222, while their lowest score is 84.

• In the first-ever head-to-head between KKR and RCB in the inaugural season of IPL in 2008, KKR curbed RCB by scoring a massive 222 runs, owing to a spectacular innings by Brendon Mccullum who scored 158 not out.