The rivalry between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) is one of the oldest in IPL history, with both teams playing since the inaugural season in 2008. Over the years, this contest has produced several close and high-scoring matches.
KKR and RR have now played 33 matches against each other. KKR hold the advantage with 17 wins, while RR have 14 victories, and 2 matches ended with no result. The numbers show that while KKR lead, the rivalry remains competitive and closely fought.
KKR vs RR Head-to-Head Record in IPL: Overview
The head-to-head record stands at 17-14 in favour of KKR across 33 matches, with 2 no results, since their first meeting in 2008. KKR is the more decorated side with three IPL titles, while RR won the inaugural edition in 2008.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 33 |
| KKR Won | 17 |
| RR Won | 14 |
| No Result | 2 |
| Highest Score (RR) | 224/8 |
| Lowest Score (RR) | 58/10 |
KKR vs RR at Different Venues
In IPL, each team has to play against each other on their home ground. Here is the RR vs KKR head-to-head record on their respective ground.
At Eden Gardens, Kolkata
KKR have been dominant at their home fortress, Eden Gardens, against RR. Out of 12 matches played at the iconic ground, KKR have won 7 and RR have won 4.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 13 |
| KKR Won | 7 |
| RR Won | 4 |
| No Result | 2 |
At Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium both teams have played 6 matches in which both KKR and RR have won 3 each.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 6 |
| RR Won | 3 |
| KKR Won | 3 |
KKR vs RR Head-to-Head Team Records
Across 32 matches, KKR and RR have produced some of the most dramatic and high-scoring team performances in IPL history.
Highest Team Totals in KKR vs RR Matches
RR’s 224/8 at Eden Gardens in IPL 2024 is the highest team total in this rivalry, a record-setting chase built around Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 107 off 60 balls. KKR’s highest total against RR is 223/6, posted in the same 2024 match as their first-innings score.
| Team | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| RR | 224/8 | Won | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| KKR | 223/6 | Lost | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| RR | 217/5 | Won | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| KKR | 210/10 | Lost | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| KKR | 206/4 | Won | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
Lowest Team Totals in KKR vs RR Matches
RR’s 81 all out is the lowest total in this rivalry, followed by another RR score of 85/10.
| Team | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| RR | 81/10 | Lost | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| RR | 85/10 | Lost | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| RR | 101/9 | Lost | Kingsmead Stadium, Durban |
| KKR | 125/10 | Lost | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| RR | 131/5 | Lost | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
KKR vs RR Head-to-Head Batting Records
Now, let’s have a look at the batting records in the rivalry between RR and KKR.
Best Individual Batting Performances
Sunil Narine’s 109 off 56 balls for KKR in the 2024 Eden Gardens clash is the highest individual score in this rivalry. Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 107 off 60 balls for RR in the same match stands as their highest individual score in this fixture.
| Player | Runs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine (KKR) | 109 (56) | 195 |
| Jos Buttler (RR) | 107* (60) | 178.33 |
| Shane Watson (RR) | 104* (59) | 176.27 |
| Jos Buttler (RR) | 103 (61) | 168.85 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) | 98* (47) | 208.51 |
Most Runs in KKR vs RR Matches
Sanju Samson leads the run-scoring charts in this rivalry with 413 runs. He is followed by Jos Buttler with 393 runs for RR and Ajinkya Rahane with 386.
| Batter | Matches | Runs | Averge | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson(RR) | 17 | 413 | 27.53 | 54 |
| Jos Buttler(RR) | 10 | 393 | 49.12 | 107* |
| Ajinkya Rahane(RR/KKR) | 14 | 386 | 25.7 | 72 |
KKR vs RR Head-to-Head Bowling Records
Here are the bowling records for the 32 matches played between RR and KKR.
Best Individual Bowling Performances
Yuzvendra Chahal’s 5/40 for RR against KKR in the 2022 Brabourne Stadium match is the best bowling performance in this rivalry, a spell that also included a hat-trick in the 17th over. For KKR, Shivam Mavi’s 4/21 stands as their best bowling effort in this fixture.
| Player | Figures | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Yuzvendra Chahal (RR) | 5/40 | 10 |
| Shivam Mavi (KKR) | 4/21 | 6.63 |
| Kuldeep Yadav (KKR) | 4/20 | 5 |
| Chris Morris (RR) | 4/23 | 5.75 |
| Chris Morris (RR) | 4/23 | 5.75 |
Most Wickets in KKR vs RR Matches
Sunil Narine leads the wicket-taking charts in this rivalry with 14 wickets for KKR across all 32 matches. He is followed by Shivam Mavi with 13 wickets for KKR.
| Bowler | Matches | Wickets | Economy | BBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine(KKR) | 20 | 14 | 7.9 | 2/21 |
| Shivam Mavi(KKR) | 8 | 13 | 7.25 | 4/21 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy(KKR) | 9 | 13 | 7.07 | 2/17 |
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Conclusion: KKR Lead RR 17-14
In the KKR vs RR rivalry, Kolkata Knight Riders currently lead with 17 wins, while Rajasthan Royals have 14 wins in 33 matches, with 2 no results.
The contest has seen many memorable performances, including big scores and match-winning bowling spells. With both teams having strong lineups and match-winners, this rivalry continues to deliver exciting games and remains one of the most competitive matchups in the IPL.
