The rivalry between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Sunrisers Hyderabad is one-sided in IPL history. KKR has a commanding edge with 20 wins, while SRH has won only 10 matches.
KKR’s three consecutive wins against SRH in 2024 marked their most dominant run in this rivalry, even in SRH’s most dominant season. The 2024 final saw KKR restrict SRH to their lowest total in an IPL final. Home conditions have also played an important role, with both teams performing better on their home grounds.
KKR has maintained a better record in home matches, winning 8 out of 11 games at Eden Gardens. As the IPL continues to grow, fans can expect more exciting matches between these two teams. You can explore more stats, records, and match details in this blog.
Overview of KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head Record in IPL
SRH and KKR have played 30 games against each other in the IPL as of May 2025. KKR won their third IPL title by beating SRH in the 2024 final, bowling them out for 113 and chasing it down in just 10.3 overs with 8 wickets to spare.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders Won | 20 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad Won | 10 |
| Highest Score (SRH) | 278 |
| Lowest Score (SRH) | 113/10 |
KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head at Different Venues
Let’s have a look at the head-to-head record at different venues.
KKR vs SRH at Eden Gardens
KKR and SRH have shared 11 meetings at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. KKR have beaten SRH in 8 encounters and lost only 3.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 11 |
| KKR Won | 8 |
| SRH Won | 3 |
KKR vs SRH at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
SRH have faced KKR seven times at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. It is a close battle at SRH’s home ground, with SRH holding a narrow lead by winning 6 out of 10 matches.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 10 |
| KKR Won | 4 |
| SRH Won | 6 |
KKR vs SRH at Neutral Venues
KKR have won 8 of 10 matches played at neutral venues.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 9 |
| KKR Won | 8 |
| SRH Won | 1 |
KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head Team Records
KKR and SRH have set many records in their rivalry, particularly in team totals. Let’s have a look at them.
Highest Team Total in KKR vs SRH Matches
SRH registered their highest score of 278 against KKR, while KKR’s highest score against SRH is 208.
| Team | Score | Run Rate | Result | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRH | 278/4 | 13.9 | Won | Arun Jaitley Stadium | IPL 2025 |
| SRH | 228/4 | 11.4 | Won | Eden Gardens | IPL 2023 |
| SRH | 209/3 | 10.45 | Won | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium | IPL 2017 |
| KKR | 208/7 | 10.4 | Won | Eden Gardens | IPL 2024 |
| KKR | 205/7 | 10.25 | Lost | Eden Gardens | IPL 2023 |
Lowest Team Total in KKR vs SRH Matches
The lowest score of SRH against KKR is 113/10, while KKR’s lowest total against them is 115/8.
| Team | Score | Run Rate | Result | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRH | 113/10 | 6.10 | Lost | MA Chidambaram Stadium | IPL 2024 |
| SRH | 115/8 | 5.75 | Lost | Dubai (DICS) | IPL 2021 |
| SRH | 120/10 | 7.20 | Lost | Eden Gardens | IPL 2025 |
| SRH | 123/8 | 6.15 | Lost | Maharashtra Cricket Stadium | IPL 2022 |
| SRH | 128/7 | 6.40 | Lost | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | IPL 2017 |
KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head Batting Records
Here are the batting records between KKR and SRH.
Best Batting Performances
David Warner’s spectacular 126 is the highest individual score in matches between these two teams, followed by Henry Klassen’s 105*
| Player | Runs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|
| David Warner (SRH) | 126 (59) | 213.55 |
| Henry Klassen (SRH) | 105* (39) | 269.23 |
| Harry Brook (SRH) | 100* (55) | 181.81 |
| David Warner (SRH) | 91 (55) | 165.45 |
| Gautam Gambhir (KKR) | 90* (60) | 150.00 |
Most Runs in KKR vs SRH Matches
David Warner has scored the most runs (619) in matches between these two sides, followed by Nitish Rana (492) and Manish Pandey (475).
| Batter | Innings | Runs | HS |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Warner (SRH) | 15 | 619 | 126 |
| Nitish Rana (KKR) | 14 | 492 | 80 |
| Manish Pandey (SRH/KKR) | 16 | 475 | 61 |
| Robin Utthapa (KKR) | 14 | 426 | 68 |
| Shikhar Dhawan (KKR) | 14 | 380 | 54 |
KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head Bowling Records
Now, let’s have a look at the head-to-head records in the bowling department.
Most Wickets in KKR vs SRH Matches
Among the bowlers, Andre Russell (25) leads the charts while Bhuvneshwar Kumar is second with 24. Sunil Narine and T Natarajan have 15 each.
| Bowler | Innings | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Russell (KKR) | 20 | 25 | 9.67 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH) | 25 | 24 | 8.41 |
| T Natarajan (SRH) | 10 | 15 | 9.75 |
| Varun Chakarvarthy (KKR) | 13 | 14 | 8.64 |
Best Bowling Figure in KKR vs SRH Matches
Prasidh Krishna has taken 4/30 against SRH, the highest bowling figure in the rivalry.
| Bowler | Bowling Figure | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Prasidh Krishna (KKR) | 4/30 | 7.50 |
| Karan Sharma (SRH) | 4/38 | 9.50 |
| Jacque Kallis (KKR) | 3/13 | 3.25 |
| Lockie Ferguson (KKR) | 3/15 | 3.75 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH) | 3/19 | 4.75 |
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Conclusion: KKR Has Won 20 Matches Against SRH
The head-to-head record between KKR and SRH stands at 20–10, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) having a strong advantage. KKR have not lost to SRH in their last four games and have only one loss in their last five fixtures.
At Eden Gardens in Kolkata, KKR dominates with 8 wins. At Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, it is a close contest. In individual records, David Warner has scored the most runs in this rivalry with 619 runs, and Andre Russell leads the wicket-takers chart with 25 wickets.
With the 2026 season kicking off, it is set to be a showdown between KKR’s “Mystery Spin” vs SRH’s “Hyper-Attack” batting order. Fans can expect more thrilling games between these two sides in the future.
