The rivalry between RCB(Royal Challengers Bangalore) and KKR(Kolkata Knight Riders) is quite intense, and their battles are renowned among the fans. The magnitude of this tussle can only be understood by their die-hard fans. In their rivalry, KKR asserted their dominance over RCB by winning 20 matches in IPL history, whereas RCB also played well and clinched success in 15 matches. RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head record and stats highlight the number game between these two bitter rivals. Some excellent players who gave their best to this battle are: from team RCB, Virat Kohli and Yuzvendra Chahal, and from team KKR there are Gautam Gambhir and Sunil Narine.
RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head Record
From 2008 upltill now, KKR and RCB have met each for 36 times on the ground. In which Kolkata Knight Riders clinched victory in 20 matches and asserted their dominance over RCB, while RCB won 15 games. One game between the two sides ended without a result. Here’s detailed information about their head-to-head record.
| Total Matches | 36 |
| RCB Won | 15 |
| KKR Won | 20 |
| RCB Lost | 20 |
| KKR Lost | 15 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head Record at Home Ground
RCB Record at Home Ground Against KKR
In IPL history, RCB battled on their home ground, i.e., M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in a total of 13 matches out of 36 games against KKR from 2008. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) proved their dominance and won eight matches and lost four matches, whereas KKR managed to win 4 matches and lost 8 matches against RCB. One match ended with no result (abandoned).
| Total Matches | 13 |
| RCB Won | 8 |
| KKR Won | 4 |
| RCB Lost | 4 |
| KKR Lost | 8 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
KKR Record at Home Ground Against RCB
Since 2008, thirteen matches have been played between KKR and RCB on the home ground of KKR, i.e., M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) asserted their dominance over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), defeating RCB in eight matches and losing in 5 matches. RCB was not less and won five games against KKR, but got crushed in eight matches.
| Total Matches | 13 |
| KKR Won | 8 |
| RCB Won | 5 |
| KKR Lost | 5 |
| RCB Lost | 8 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head Record at Away Ground:
RCB Record at Away Ground Against KKR
A total of 13 matches have been recorded in RCB’s away ground against KKR, i.e., Eden Gardens, in which RCB showcased their gameplay and managed to win only five matches and lost eight matches, whereas KKR triumphed in 8 games and lost 5 against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
| 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
KKR won four matches at an away ground, i.e., M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, against RCB and lost eight matches out of 13 games they played. Whereas RCB clinched victory in eight matches and lost matches against KKR, and one game ended up in a no-result, from 2008.
| Total Matches | 13 |
| KKR Won | 4 |
| RCB Won | 8 |
| KKR Lost | 8 |
| RCB Lost | 4 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head Record at Neutral Venues
In the rivalry between RCB and KKR, both teams played 10 matches at Neutral cricket venues, where RCB defeated KKR in 4 matches and lost 6 games, and KKR dominated RCB (Royal Challengers Bangalore) by defeating them in four games and winning six.
| Total Matches | 10 |
| RCB Won | 4 |
| KKR Won | 6 |
| RCB Lost | 6 |
| KKR Lost | 4 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders Records and Stats
Highest Score in the RCB vs KKR Rivalry
On 21 April 2024, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) holds the record of the highest score in the rivalry between RCB and KKR. They attained the highest score of 222 with the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs and claimed a victory in this match by 1 run against RCB.
Highest Score by RCB Against KKR
At Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on 19 April 2019, both teams played the thirty-fifth match, where RCB scored the highest score against KKR, which is very memorable, i.e, 213, while losing 4 wickets in 20 overs. In a thrilling game, they clinched the victory by a very close margin of 10 runs.
Highest Score by KKR Against RCB
On 21 April 2024, the Kolkata Night Riders (KKR) claimed their first-ever highest score with 222/6 in 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and proved their game play in IPL history at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, and triumphed by 1 run in the eighth game of the season, considered to be the last-minute win.
Lowest Score in the KKR vs RCB Rivalry
On 23 April 2017, in the KKR vs RCB rivalry, the lowest score total was made by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 27th match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, i.e., 49 runs only in 20 overs.
Lowest Score by RCB Against KKR
One of the most unforgettable moments in the KKR vs RCB rivalry happened on 23 April 2017. That day, Royal Challengers Bangalore faced a defeat, getting bowled out for a mere 49 runs in Kolkata. It was the 27th match of the IPL season, and it marked RCB’s lowest total ever.
Lowest Score by KKR Against RCB
The 39th match, which took place on 21 October 2020 in Abu Dhabi, where the lowest score attained by KKR in IPL history against RCB, i.e., 84 runs while losing 8 wickets.
Individual Records in the RCB vs KKR Rivalry
Most Runs & Highest Score in the RCB vs KKR Rivalry
Virat Kohli has truly been a standout performer for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, amassing an impressive total of 1,021 runs vs KKR since he joined the team in 2008. He is a fan favorite because of his exceptional skill and consistency at the crease. Conversely, Brandon McCullum made a lasting impression on the Kolkata Knight Riders’ history by scoring an incredible 158 runs in the very first game of IPL.
| Stats | RCB | KKR |
| Most Runs | Virat Kohli (1021 runs) | Gautam Gambhir (530 runs) |
| Highest Scorer | Chris Gayle (102) | Brandon McCullum (158*) |
Most Wickets & Best Bowling in the RCB vs KKR Rivalry
In the rivalry between RCB and KKR, Yuzvendra Chahal is the highest wicket-taker for Team RCB against KKR, taking 19 wickets. For Team KKR, Sunil Narine claimed 26 wickets against the RCB. In the match between KKR and RCB, both Varun Chakravarthy and Wanindu Hasaranga delivered outstanding bowling performances that truly stood out for their teams.
| Stats | RCB | KKR |
| Most Wickets | Yuzvendra Chahal (19 wickets) | Sunil Narine (26 wickets) |
| Best Bowling | Wanindu Hasaranga (4/20) | Varun Chakravarthy (4/15) |
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders Standings
| RCB Position | IPL Season | KKR Position |
| 7th Position | 2008 | 6th Position |
| 3rd Position | 2009 | 8th Position |
| 4th Position | 2010 | 6th Position |
| 1st Position | 2011 | 4th Position |
| 5th Position | 2012 | 2nd Position |
| 5th Position | 2013 | 7th Position |
| 7th Position | 2014 | 2nd Position |
| 3rd Position | 2015 | 5th Position |
| 2nd Position | 2016 | 4th Position |
| 8th Position | 2017 | 4th Position |
| 6th Position | 2018 | 3rd Position |
| 8th Position | 2019 | 5th Position |
| 4th Position | 2020 | 5th Position |
| 3rd Position | 2021 | 4th Position |
| 4th Position | 2022 | 7th Position |
| 6th Position | 2023 | 7th Position |
| 4th Position | 2024 | 1st Position |
| 2nd Position | 2025 | 8th Position |
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