Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have always had fierce battles on the field in the IPL’s history.
Traditionally, it’s been a contest between RCB’s top-class batters and KKR’s high-calibre spinners. This mouthwatering competition has delivered many memorable moments and performances from both sides.
Here, in this article, let’s look at the head-to-head record between RCB and KKR in IPL history.
RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Matches Played | 34 |
| RCB Won | 14 |
| KKR Won | 20 |
| No Result | 0 |
As you can see, KKR seems to be dominating RCB in a battle between these 2 star-studded sides. Both teams have clashed in more than 30 IPL games, with KKR having over 18 wins in the bag against RCB.
RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head (at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium)
| Matches Played | 12 |
| RCB Won | 4 |
| KKR Won | 8 |
| No Result | 0 |
KKR’s dominance continues in RCB’s den as well, having a clear upper hand over Bengaluru. KKR has defeated RCB in 5 consecutive matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium between 2016 and 2023.
RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head (at Eden Gardens)
| Matches Played | 12 |
| RCB Won | 4 |
| KKR Won | 8 |
| No Result | 0 |
The story continues to be the same even at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. KKR is a complete beast in their own backyard, convincingly keeping RCB at bay. Moreover, Bengaluru has some bad memories at this venue, having registered the lowest total (49) in the IPL.
RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head (at Neutral Venues)
| Matches Played | 10 |
| RCB Won | 6 |
| KKR Won | 4 |
| No Result | 0 |
At least in neutral venues, Royal Challengers have challenged the knights from Kolkata. RCB has a slight edge over KKR with 6 wins to their name.
RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head Record in IPL Playoffs
| Matches Played | 1 |
| RCB Won | 0 |
| KKR Won | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
Thus far, RCB and KKR have faced each other once in the IPL Playoffs. Both sides met in the 2021 season Eliminator where KKR beat RCB by 4 wickets.
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