The rivalry between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been among the most thrilling and followed matchups in IPL. From high-scoring thrillers, to record-breaking performances, to nail-biting finishes, the KKR vs RCB games provided pure entertainment and intensity. Over the years, both teams have faced off many times, and KKR has had a slight edge in the KKR vs RCB head-to-head record.
This article provides an exhaustive look at the history of their rivalry – match records, venues records, performances, and a complete season-to-season timeline from when they first faced off in 2008 to the last meetings in 2025.
KKR vs RCB Head to Head Record
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won 15 of the 35 games between Bengaluru and Kolkata thus far, while the Kolkata Knight Riders have won 20.
| Total Matches | 35 |
| RCB Won | 15 |
| KKR Won | 20 |
| RCB Lost | 20 |
| KKR Lost | 15 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
KKR vs RCB Head to Head Record at Home Ground
RCB Record at Home Ground Against KKR
Unexpectedly, KKR has outscored RCB in RCB’s home games by 8 to 4 scoreline. Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders have played 11 games at Chinnaswamy Stadium thus far, with RCB winning four and losing eight.
| Total Matches | 12 |
| RCB Won | 4 |
| KKR Won | 8 |
| RCB Lost | 8 |
| KKR Lost | 4 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
KKR Record at Home Ground Against RCB
At Eden Gardens, the Kolkata Knight Riders have faced Royal Challengers Bengaluru 13 times. KKR won eight of those thirteen games, while RCB won five.
| Total Matches | 13 |
| KKR Won | 8 |
| RCB Won | 5 |
| KKR Lost | 5 |
| RCB Lost | 8 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
KKR vs RCB Head to Head Record at Away Ground
RCB Record at Away Ground Against KKR
RCB has only won five of their thirteen games at Eden Gardens and lost the other eight matches.
| Total Matches | 13 |
| RCB Won | 5 |
| KKR Won | 8 |
| RCB Lost | 8 |
| KKR Lost | 5 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
KKR Record at Away Ground Against RCB
The Kolkata Knight Riders are one of the few teams to register more wins than losses against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. KKR has dominated RCB, winning eight of the twelve games.
| Total Matches | 12 |
| KKR Won | 8 |
| RCB Won | 4 |
| KKR Lost | 4 |
| RCB Lost | 8 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
KKR vs RCB Head to Head Record at Neutral Venues
Six of the ten neutral-site encounters between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders ended in RCB’s favour, while four ended in KKR’s favour.
| Total Matches | 10 |
| RCB Won | 6 |
| KKR Won | 4 |
| RCB Lost | 4 |
| KKR Lost | 6 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
KKR vs RCB: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders Records & Stats
Highest Score in KKR vs RCB Rivalry
On April 21, 2024, in Kolkata, the Kolkata Knight Riders scored 222/6, the greatest total in the history of the KKR vs. RCB rivalry.
Highest Score by RCB Against KKR
On April 21, 2024, in Kolkata, RCB achieved their highest score of 221 against the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Highest Score by KKR Against RCB
On April 21, 2024, the Kolkata Knight Riders achieved their highest-ever total of 222/6 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Kolkata.
Lowest Score in KKR vs RCB Rivalry
On April 23, 2017, Royal Challengers Bengaluru scored the lowest total in the history of the KKR-RCB rivalry after being bowled out by KKR for 49 runs.
Lowest Score by RCB Against KKR
In 2017, Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered their lowest score against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata, scoring their lowest-ever 49.
Lowest Score by KKR Against RCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru held the Kolkata Knight Riders to their lowest total of 84/8 runs in the 2020 IPL at Abu Dhabi.
Individual Records in KKR vs RCB Rivalry
Most runs & Highest Score in KKR vs RCB Rivalry
Against KKR, Virat Kohli led the RCB in runs, and against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gautam Gambhir led the Kolkata Knight Riders in runs. AB de Villiers gave RCB their best innings against Kolkata, and KKR’s Brendon McCullum did the same against Bengaluru.
| Stats | RCB | KKR |
| Most Runs | Virat Kohli (1021 runs) | Gautam Gambhir (530 runs) |
| Highest scorer | Chris Gayle (102*) | Brendon McCullum (158*) |
Most Wickets & Best Bowling in KKR vs RCB Rivalry
The leading wicket-takers in the KKR vs. RCB encounter are Yuzvendra Chahal of the RCB and Sunil Narine of the KKR. In an innings of this competition, Varun Chakravarthy and Wanindu Hasaranga recorded the top bowling statistics for their respective teams.
| Stats | KKR | RCB |
| Most wickets | Sunil Narine (27 wickets) | Yuzvendra Chahal (19 wickets) |
| Best Bowling | Varun Chakravarthy (4/15) | Wanindu Hasaranga (4/20) |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Timeline
Over the years, the rivalry between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been one of the most thrilling ones in the IPL. Two franchises with phenomenal fandom and star power, KKR and RCB, have created moments on the pitch that will likely be remembered in IPL history. From back-to-back high-scoring thrillers to controversial nail-biters, the chronological timeline of KKR vs RCB encounters illustrates the development of two franchises, and the unpredictability of T20 cricket overall. This timeline will discuss some key games, turning points, and special performances that have shaped the trajectory of KKR vs RCB.
| No. | Date | Ground | Match | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 18, 2008 | Bengaluru | RCB vs KKR | KKR | 140 runs |
| 2 | May 8, 2008 | Eden Gardens | KKR vs RCB | KKR | 5 runs |
| 3 | Apr 29, 2009 | Durban | RCB vs KKR | RCB | 5 wickets |
| 4 | May 12, 2009 | Centurion | RCB vs KKR | RCB | 6 wickets |
| 5 | Mar 14, 2010 | Eden Gardens | KKR vs RCB | KKR | 7 wickets |
| 6 | Apr 10, 2010 | Bengaluru | RCB vs KKR | RCB | 7 wickets |
| 7 | Apr 22, 2011 | Eden Gardens | KKR vs RCB | RCB | 9 wickets |
| 8 | May 14, 2011 | Bengaluru | RCB vs KKR | RCB | 4 wickets |
| 9 | Sep 29, 2011 | Bengaluru | RCB vs KKR | KKR | 9 wickets |
| 10 | Apr 10, 2012 | Bengaluru | RCB vs KKR | KKR | 42 runs |
| 11 | Apr 28, 2012 | Eden Gardens | KKR vs RCB | KKR | 47 runs |
| 12 | Apr 11, 2013 | Bengaluru | RCB vs KKR | RCB | 8 wickets |
| 13 | May 12, 2013 | Ranchi | KKR vs RCB | KKR | 5 wickets |
| 14 | Apr 24, 2014 | Sharjah | RCB vs KKR | KKR | 2 runs |
| 15 | May 22, 2014 | Eden Gardens | KKR vs RCB | KKR | 30 runs |
| 16 | Apr 11, 2015 | Eden Gardens | KKR vs RCB | RCB | 3 wickets |
| 17 | May 2, 2015 | Bengaluru | RCB vs KKR | RCB | 7 wickets |
| 18 | May 2, 2016 | Bengaluru | RCB vs KKR | KKR | 5 wickets |
| 19 | May 16, 2016 | Eden Gardens | KKR vs RCB | RCB | 9 wickets |
| 20 | Apr 23, 2017 | Eden Gardens | KKR vs RCB | KKR | 82 runs |
| 21 | May 7, 2017 | Bengaluru | RCB vs KKR | KKR | 6 wickets |
| 22 | Apr 8, 2018 | Eden Gardens | KKR vs RCB | KKR | 4 wickets |
| 23 | Apr 29, 2018 | Bengaluru | RCB vs KKR | KKR | 6 wickets |
| 24 | Apr 5, 2019 | Bengaluru | RCB vs KKR | KKR | 5 wickets |
| 25 | Apr 19, 2019 | Eden Gardens | KKR vs RCB | RCB | 10 runs |
| 26 | Oct 12, 2020 | Sharjah | RCB vs KKR | RCB | 82 runs |
| 27 | Oct 21, 2020 | Abu Dhabi | KKR vs RCB | RCB | 8 wickets |
| 28 | Apr 18, 2021 | Chennai | RCB vs KKR | RCB | 38 runs |
| 29 | Sep 20, 2021 | Abu Dhabi | KKR vs RCB | KKR | 9 wickets |
| 30 | Oct 11, 2021 | Sharjah | RCB vs KKR | KKR | 4 wickets |
| 31 | Mar 30, 2022 | DY Patil | RCB vs KKR | RCB | 3 wickets |
| 32 | Apr 6, 2023 | Eden Gardens | KKR vs RCB | KKR | 81 runs |
| 33 | Apr 26, 2023 | Bengaluru | RCB vs KKR | KKR | 21 runs |
| 34 | Mar 29, 2024 | Bengaluru | RCB vs KKR | KKR | 7 wickets |
| 35 | Apr 21, 2024 | Eden Gardens | KKR vs RCB | KKR | 1 run |
| 36 | Mar 22, 2025 | Eden Gardens | KKR vs RCB | RCB | 7 wickets |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders Standings
| RCB Position | IPL Season | KKR Position |
| 7th | 2008 | 6th |
| 3rd | 2009 | 8th |
| 4th | 2010 | 6th |
| 1st | 2011 | 4th |
| 5th | 2012 | 2nd |
| 5th | 2013 | 7th |
| 7th | 2014 | 2nd |
| 3rd | 2015 | 5th |
| 2nd | 2016 | 4th |
| 8th | 2017 | 4th |
| 6th | 2018 | 3rd |
| 8th | 2019 | 5th |
| 4th | 2020 | 5th |
| 3rd | 2021 | 4th |
| 4th | 2022 | 7th |
| 6th | 2023 | 7th |
| 4th | 2024 | 1st |
| 2nd | 2025 | 8th |
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