RCB vs KKR Head to Head IPL Records, Stats, and All Match Results

RCB vs KKR has always been one of the most closely contested rivalry in IPL history. It was these two teams who were part of the inaugural IPL match in 2008 at the M.Chinnaswamt Stadium. RCB and KKR boast about two of the largest fan bases among all IPL teams in the IPL. Whenever RCB and KKR go head to head in the IPL, there's a lot of fan clash which is much evident over the various social media platforms.  Ever since 2008, RCB vs KKR contest has unfolded on 27 occasions in the IPL. Among the two, Kolkata has had the upper hand with 14 wins while RCB has come up trumps 13 times in the intense battle of two powerhouses in the IPL.

Here's a closer look at RCB vs KKR Head to Head IPL Records, Stats, and all match results:

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RCB vs KKR Head to Head Records

These are the overall numbers in the KKR vs RCB head to head record in IPL.

Matches Played 30
RCB Won 14
KKR Won 16
Tie 0
No Result 0

RCB vs KKR all IPL Match results

The KKR vs RCB head to head record in IPL points to a very even record thanks to the recent successes of KKR in this fixture.

Date Winner Won by Venue
30 March 2022 Royal Challengers Bangalore 3 wickets Mumbai
11 October 2021 Kolkata Knight Riders 4 wickets Sharjah
20 September 2021 Kolkata Knight Riders 9 wickets Abu Dhabi
18-Apr-2021 Royal Challengers Bangalore 38 runs Chennai
21-Oct-2020 Royal Challengers Bangalore 8 Wickets Abu Dhabi
12-Oct-2020 Royal Challengers Bangalore 82 Runs Sharjah
19-Apr-2019 Royal Challengers Bangalore 10 runs Kolkata
5-Apr-2019 Kolkata Knight Riders 5 Wickets Bengaluru
29-Apr-2018 Kolkata Knight Riders 6 Wickets Bengaluru
8-Apr-2018 Kolkata Knight Riders 4 Wickets Kolkata
7-May-2017 Kolkata Knight Riders 6 Wickets Bengaluru
23-Apr-2017 Kolkata Knight Riders 82 Runs Kolkata
16-May-2016 Royal Challengers Bangalore 9 Wickets Kolkata
2-May-2016 Kolkata Knight Riders 5 Wickets Bangalore
2-May-2015 Royal Challengers Bangalore 7 Wickets Bangalore
11-Apr-2015 Royal Challengers Bangalore 3 Wickets Kolkata
22-May-2014 Kolkata Knight Riders 30 Runs Kolkata
24-Apr-2014 Kolkata Knight Riders 2 Runs Sharjah
12-May-2013 Kolkata Knight Riders 5 Wickets Ranchi
11-Apr-2013 Royal Challengers Bangalore 8 Wickets Bangalore
29-Sep-2012 Kolkata Knight Riders 9 Wickets Bengaluru
28-Apr-2012 Kolkata Knight Riders 47 Runs Kolkata
10-Apr-2012 Kolkata Knight Riders 42 Runs Bangalore
14-May-2011 Royal Challengers Bangalore 4 Wickets Bangalore
22-Apr-2011 Royal Challengers Bangalore 9 Wickets Kolkata
10-Apr-2010 Royal Challengers Bangalore 7 Wickets Bangalore
14-Mar-2010 Kolkata Knight Riders 7 Wickets Kolkata
12-May-2009 Royal Challengers Bangalore 6 Wickets Centurion
29-Apr-2009 Royal Challengers Bangalore 5 Wickets Durban
8-May-2008 Kolkata Knight Riders 5 Runs Kolkata
18-Apr-2008 Kolkata Knight Riders 140 Runs Bangalore

RCB vs KKR all-time IPL Stats | Top Performers

The KKR vs RCB head to head record in IPL has provided stunning performances in the batting and bowling segments. Let’s take a look at the same. Virat Kohli has long been one of the key players in the Royal Challengers Bangalore outfit and he leads the way with a staggering 786 runs – more than 100 runs better off than the nearest competitor.

Most Runs

The RCB vs KKR head to head has witnessed a sizeable change in the bowling segment with Sunil Narine topping the list with 21 wickets. Narine has been able to get massive strides with regards to this record over the last few years.

Virat Kohli vs KKR in IPL 2019
Virat Kohli scored a century against KKR in IPL 2019 (Image Source: BCCI)
Players Runs
Virat Kohli (RCB) 786
Chris Gayle (RCB & KKR) 631
Gautam Gambhir (KKR) 530
AB de Villiers (RCB) 475
Jacques Kallis (RCB & KKR) 420

Most Wickets

Vinay Kumar has picked most wickets in RCB vs KKR IPL Matches
Players Wickets
Sunil Narine (KKR) 21
Yuzvendra Chahal (RCB) 19
Vinay Kumar (RCB & KKR) 17
Jacques Kallis (RCB & KKR) 13
Umesh Yadav (RCB & KKR) 11

The article was updated on: 04/12/24