KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head Record in IPL 2025: Complete Stats and Key Performers
KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head Record in IPL 2025: Complete Stats and Key Performers
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to face off in the opening match of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Both teams have had intense battles over the years, with KKR holding an upper hand in their overall head-to-head encounters. As anticipation builds for this exciting clash, let’s take a look at their head-to-head record, performance at Eden Gardens, and top individual stats in their IPL history.
KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches Played: 34
KKR Wins: 20
RCB Wins: 14
Last Encounter: KKR defeated RCB by 1 run (April 2024)
Head-to-Head Record at Eden Gardens
Total Matches Played: 12
KKR Wins: 8
RCB Wins: 4
Last Encounter at Eden Gardens: KKR defeated RCB by 1 run (April 2024)
KKR’s Record at Eden Gardens
Total Matches Played: 88
Matches Won: 52
Matches Lost: 36
Highest Score: 261/6 vs Punjab Kings (2024)
Lowest Score: 108 (18.1) vs Mumbai Indians (2018)
Most Runs in KKR vs RCB IPL Matches
| Batter | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli (RCB) | 31 | 962 | 38.48 | 132.14 | 100 |
| Chris Gayle (RCB, KKR) | 15 | 606 | 46.61 | 151.12 | 102* |
| Gautam Gambhir (KKR) | 14 | 475 | 33.92 | 136.88 | 93 |
Most Wickets in KKR vs RCB IPL Matches
| Bowler | Innings | Wickets | Economy | Average | Best Bowling Figures |
| Sunil Narine (KKR) | 20 | 26 | 6.68 | 20.57 | 4/20 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal (RCB) | 17 | 19 | 7.62 | 24.89 | 3/16 |
| Vinay Kumar (KKR, RCB) | 10 | 17 | 7.72 | 16.05 | 3/23 |
With both teams eager to start the IPL 2025 season on a winning note, this clash at Eden Gardens promises to be an electrifying encounter. Can KKR extend their dominance over RCB, or will RCB turn the tables this time? Stay tuned for an exciting match filled with thrilling moments and standout performances!
KKR Signs Chetan Sakariya as Umran Malik’s Replacement for IPL 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have signed left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya as a replacement for the injured Umran Malik for the upcoming TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Malik has been ruled out due to injury, and Sakariya, who has represented India in an ODI and two T20Is, will join KKR for INR 75 Lakh. The young bowler has played 19 IPL matches, taking 20 wickets.
The player retention window for IPL 2025 closed on October 31, 2024, with all 10 franchises finalizing their squads. A total of 46 players have been retained, with teams collectively spendingINR 558.5 crore. Each franchise had a total salary cap of INR 120 crore for the mega auction, allowing them to build a squad of 25 players. Retention rules permitted a maximum of six players, including up to five capped internationals and two uncapped Indian players.
Retained Players by Teams:
Kolkata Knight Riders: Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Ramandeep Singh.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal.
