Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders Head-to-Head Stats & IPL 2025 Updates | RCB vs KKR

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders share one of IPL’s fiercest rivalries. A clash between these giants brings thrilling matches and unforgettable performances yearly. This rivalry is popularly known as the “El Primero” and is filled with drama. Every year fans of both teams wait for iconic moments and intense encounters.

The two teams have a long history in the Indian Premier League. In 2008, KKR crushed RCB in IPL’s first-ever match thanks to Brendon McCullum’s explosive knock of 158. The Kiwi superstar’s bitz made history and stunned the cricket world at the Home of the Knights, i.e. Eden Gardens. Sometime later, Kohli and Gambhir’s 2013 spat added fire to this rivalry. Their heated exchange became one of IPL’s most famous moments.

In RCB vs KKR IPL 2024, KKR won a thriller by just 1 run, as RCB was bowled out for 221 while chasing 222. Kohli leads this rivalry’s scoring charts with 962 runs. Narine dominates the bowling charts with 26 wickets in RCB vs KKR clashes.

As of 2024, KKR has 21 wins, leading this head-to-head battle. They have three IPL titles, but Royal Challengers Bengaluru still seeks one. This rivalry keeps delivering high drama and thrilling cricket. This time IPL 2025 will start on March 22 with a mouthwatering clash between these two heavyweights. Before that, let’s take a deep dive to learn about RCB vs KKR head to head in IPL.

RCB vs KKR Head to Head: Overall Stats in IPL

Here are the overall stats of RCB vs KKR head to head clashes:

Teams	RCB	KKR
Matches	256	257
Won	121	130
Lost	128	117
No Result	4	1
Highest Score	263/5	245/6
Lowest Score	49/10	67/10
Total Centuries	2 (Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle)	1 (Brendon McCullum)

RCB vs KKR 2025 match dates

Date	Day	Venue	Time (Local – IST)
March 22, 2025	Friday	Eden Gardens, Kolkata	07:30 PM
May 17, 2025	Saturday	M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru	07:30 PM

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Head to Head

Here are KKR vs RCB head to head matches and results:

Criterion	Data
Total Matches	32
KKR Won	18
RCB Won	14
No Result	0

RCB vs KKR Match Results

Below are the date-wise match results of Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders:

Date	Winner	Won By	Venue
April 21, 2024	Kolkata Knight Riders	1 run	Kolkata
April 29, 2024	Kolkata Knight Riders	21 runs	Bangalore
April 6, 2023	Kolkata Knight Riders	81 runs	Kolkata
March 30, 2022	Royal Challengers Bangaluru	3 Wickets	Navi Mumbai
October 11, 2021	Kolkata Knight Riders	4 Wickets	Sharjah
September 20, 2021	Kolkata Knight Riders	9 Wickets	Abu Dhabi
April 18, 2021	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	38 Runs	Chennai
October 21, 2020	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	8 Wickets	Abu Dhabi
October 12, 2020	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	82 Runs	Sharjah
April 19, 2019	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	10 runs	Kolkata
April 5, 2019	Kolkata Knight Riders	5 Wickets	Bengaluru
April 29, 2018	Kolkata Knight Riders	6 Wickets	Bengaluru
April 8, 2018	Kolkata Knight Riders	4 Wickets	Kolkata
May 7, 2017	Kolkata Knight Riders	6 Wickets	Bengaluru
April 23, 2017	Kolkata Knight Riders	82 Runs	Kolkata
May 16, 2016	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	9 Wickets	Kolkata
May 2, 2016	Kolkata Knight Riders	5 Wickets	Bangalore
May 2, 2015	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	7 Wickets	Bangalore
April 11, 2015	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	3 Wickets	Kolkata
May 22, 2014	Kolkata Knight Riders	30 Runs	Kolkata
April 24, 2014	Kolkata Knight Riders	2 Runs	Sharjah
May 12, 2013	Kolkata Knight Riders	5 Wickets	Ranchi
April 11, 2013	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	8 Wickets	Bangalore
April 28, 2012	Kolkata Knight Riders	47 Runs	Kolkata
April 10, 2012	Kolkata Knight Riders	42 Runs	Bangalore
May 14, 2011	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	4 Wickets	Bangalore
April 22, 2011	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	9 Wickets	Kolkata
April 10, 2010	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	7 Wickets	Bangalore
March 14, 2010	Kolkata Knight Riders	7 Wickets	Kolkata
May 12, 2009	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	6 Wickets	Centurion
April 29, 2009	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	5 Wickets	Durban
May 8, 2008	Kolkata Knight Riders	5 Runs	Kolkata
April 18, 2008	Kolkata Knight Riders	140 Runs	Bangalore

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RCB vs KKR Overall Records

Category	KKR	RCB
Highest Total	222/6 in IPL 2024	221/10 in IPL 2024
Lowest Total	67/10 in IPL 2008	49/10 in IPL 2017
Highest Individual Score	Brendon McCullum 158* in IPL 2008	Chris Gayle 102* in IPL 2011
Most Runs	Gautam Gambhir (530 runs)	Virat Kohli (962 runs)
Most Wickets	Sunil Narine (26 wickets)	Yuzvendra Chahal (19 wickets)

Highest Total

KKR registered their highest total of 222 runs for 6 wickets in the IPL 2024 season. Meanwhile, RCB recorded their highest total of 221 runs before being bowled out in the same match.

Lowest Total

KKR recorded their lowest total of 67 runs against RCB, getting all out in the IPL 2008 season. RCB registered their lowest total of 49 runs against KKR, being bowled out in the IPL 2017 season.

Highest Individual Scorer

Brendon McCullum holds the highest individual score in RCB vs KKR matches, smashing an unbeaten 158 runs in the IPL 2008 season. Chris Gayle follows with an unbeaten 102-run knock in the IPL 2011 season.

Most Runs

Virat Kohli holds the record for the most runs in RCB vs KKR matches, scoring 962 runs. Gautam Gambhir follows with a total of 530 runs in this intense rivalry.

Most Wickets

Sunil Narine holds the record for the highest wickets in KKR vs RCB clashes, with 26 wickets. Yuzvendra Chahal follows with a total of 19 wickets.

RCB vs KKR Head to Head in IPL: Over the Years

Key Highlights

RCB and KKR share one of IPL’s fiercest rivalries. Since 2008, KKR has dominated with 21 victories overall. RCB, despite stars, struggles to match KKR’s head-to-head success. McCullum’s 158* in 2008 set the rivalry’s explosive tone. RCB’s lowest-ever 49 against KKR in 2017 was humiliating. Kohli’s 962 runs and Narine’s 26 wickets are record-breaking.

Memorable Moments

Kohli and Gambhir’s 2013 spat defined the rivalry’s fiery intensity. KKR’s 2024 one-run thriller showcased unmatched last-over drama. These moments keep adding history to this fierce competition.

Venue Analysis

KKR dominates Eden Gardens, using home advantage effectively. RCB faces mixed results at M. Chinnaswamy’s high-scoring ground. Different pitch conditions strongly impact their overall performances.

Performance Trends

KKR handles pressure better, showcasing superior bowling depth. RCB depends heavily on individual brilliance for victories. KKR’s balanced team strategy gives them a consistent edge.

Conclusion: KKR has the upper hand against RCB

This rivalry blends drama, intensity, and unforgettable performances. KKR leads, but RCB still delivers thrilling moments. Fans can expect more electrifying battles in future seasons.