Three straight wins have pushed the KKR vs RR head to head to 17-12 in favour of Kolkata Knight Riders, from 31 IPL meetings since May 2008. Two more games were tied.
The newest result went KKR’s way too: a 4-wicket success in Kolkata on 19 Apr 2026. This fixture goes back to the first IPL season, when Rajasthan Royals won both games, so it has more history than most. Below are the full KKR vs RR stats by season, player and ground.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals record: the long view
Rajasthan had the early edge, winning both 2008 meetings. Kolkata took over from there. Their best spell was 2018 to 2020, when they lost only once in seven games, including a clean sweep of all three in 2018.
RR fought back with wins in 2023 and 2024, but KKR then won both 2025 matches and the one in 2026. One of those was a 1-run win at Eden Gardens on 4 May 2025.
Chasing has been the better option. Chasers own 17 of the wins and sides batting first 12, while the first-innings average stands at 162, a figure that includes games going back to May 2008. Both ties came in seasons with only two meetings, 2009 and 2014, and super over runs are not counted in the player figures.
KKR vs RR Head to Head Record in the IPL
| Matches | Kolkata Knight Riders won | Rajasthan Royals won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 17 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 May 2008 | 19 Apr 2026 |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Results by Season
| Season | Matches | Kolkata Knight Riders won | Rajasthan Royals won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most Runs in KKR vs RR Matches
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Samson Rajasthan Royals | 17 | 17 | 413 | 54 | 27.53 | 121.47 | 0 | 2 |
| JC Buttler Rajasthan Royals | 10 | 10 | 393 | 107* | 49.12 | 146.64 | 2 | 0 |
| AM Rahane Rajasthan Royals | 13 | 13 | 338 | 72 | 26.00 | 122.46 | 0 | 1 |
| SR Watson Rajasthan Royals | 10 | 10 | 304 | 104* | 33.78 | 140.74 | 1 | 0 |
| KD Karthik Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 | 8 | 272 | 97* | 68.00 | 150.28 | 0 | 2 |
| SP Narine Kolkata Knight Riders | 15 | 15 | 268 | 109 | 20.62 | 163.41 | 1 | 0 |
| G Gambhir Kolkata Knight Riders | 9 | 9 | 255 | 75* | 36.43 | 122.60 | 0 | 2 |
| AD Russell Kolkata Knight Riders | 12 | 12 | 250 | 57* | 27.78 | 172.41 | 0 | 1 |
| YBK Jaiswal Rajasthan Royals | 7 | 7 | 241 | 98* | 40.17 | 160.67 | 0 | 1 |
| R Parag Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 9 | 238 | 95 | 26.44 | 161.90 | 0 | 1 |
Most Wickets in KKR vs RR Matches
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV Varun Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 | 10 | 16 | 3/14 | 15.50 | 6.70 | 0 |
| SP Narine Kolkata Knight Riders | 21 | 21 | 16 | 2/21 | 36.31 | 7.09 | 0 |
| Shivam Mavi Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 | 8 | 13 | 4/21 | 17.38 | 7.25 | 0 |
| YS Chahal Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 4 | 10 | 5/40 | 15.00 | 9.38 | 1 |
| Shakib Al Hasan Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 | 7 | 10 | 3/17 | 15.40 | 6.16 | 0 |
| CH Morris Rajasthan Royals | 3 | 3 | 9 | 4/23 | 8.22 | 6.17 | 0 |
| SK Trivedi Rajasthan Royals | 10 | 10 | 9 | 3/23 | 26.44 | 7.44 | 0 |
| SR Watson Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 9 | 8 | 3/21 | 27.38 | 7.26 | 0 |
| Kuldeep Yadav Kolkata Knight Riders | 5 | 5 | 7 | 4/20 | 16.29 | 6.00 | 0 |
| AD Russell Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3/32 | 26.14 | 9.15 | 0 |
Highest individual scores
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP Narine Kolkata Knight Riders | 109 | 56 | 13 | 6 | 16 Apr 2024 |
| JC Buttler Rajasthan Royals | 107* | 60 | 9 | 6 | 16 Apr 2024 |
| SR Watson Rajasthan Royals | 104* | 59 | 9 | 5 | 16 May 2015 |
| JC Buttler Rajasthan Royals | 103 | 61 | 10 | 5 | 18 Apr 2022 |
| YBK Jaiswal Rajasthan Royals | 98* | 47 | 13 | 5 | 11 May 2023 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| YS Chahal Rajasthan Royals | 5/40 | 4 | 18 Apr 2022 |
| Kuldeep Yadav Kolkata Knight Riders | 4/20 | 4 | 15 May 2018 |
| Shivam Mavi Kolkata Knight Riders | 4/21 | 3.1 | 7 Oct 2021 |
| CH Morris Rajasthan Royals | 4/23 | 4 | 16 May 2015 |
| CH Morris Rajasthan Royals | 4/23 | 4 | 24 Apr 2021 |
Highest Team Totals in RR vs KKR Matches
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 224/8 | 20 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 223/6 | 20 | Rajasthan Royals | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 217/5 | 20 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 18 Apr 2022 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 210 | 19.4 | Rajasthan Royals | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 18 Apr 2022 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 206/4 | 20 | Rajasthan Royals | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 4 May 2025 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 81 | 15.2 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 17 Apr 2011 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 85 | 16.1 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 125 | 19 | Rajasthan Royals | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 8 Apr 2013 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 142 | 20 | Rajasthan Royals | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 8 Apr 2012 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 142 | 19 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 15 May 2018 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders won by 86 runs | T20 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders won by 60 runs | T20 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 1 Nov 2020 |
| Rajasthan Royals won by 45 runs | T20 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 1 May 2008 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders won by 9 wickets | T20 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 15 Apr 2011 |
| Rajasthan Royals won by 9 wickets | T20 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 11 May 2023 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 wickets | T20 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 17 Apr 2010 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| YK Pathan Rajasthan Royals | 2 |
| AD Russell Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 |
| Shivam Mavi Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 |
| SA Asnodkar Rajasthan Royals | 1 |
| LR Shukla Kolkata Knight Riders | 1 |
| AA Jhunjhunwala Rajasthan Royals | 1 |
Grounds where they have met most
| Ground | Matches | Kolkata Knight Riders won | Rajasthan Royals won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Gardens | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Sawai Mansingh Stadium | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Narendra Modi Stadium | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Brabourne Stadium | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wankhede Stadium | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Latest KKR vs RR Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2026 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 4 wickets |
| 4 May 2025 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 1 run |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 wickets |
| 16 Apr 2024 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Rajasthan Royals won by 2 wickets |
| 11 May 2023 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Rajasthan Royals won by 9 wickets |
| 2 May 2022 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets |
| 18 Apr 2022 | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | Rajasthan Royals won by 7 runs |
| 7 Oct 2021 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 86 runs |
| 24 Apr 2021 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets |
| 1 Nov 2020 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 60 runs |
Top run scorers and wicket takers in KKR vs RR matches
SV Samson of Rajasthan Royals sits top on 413 from 17 innings, yet he has never gone past 54 in this fixture. JC Buttler is close behind on 393 from just 10 innings, with two hundreds, the most in this fixture. On 16 Apr 2024 his unbeaten 107 from 60 balls won a game in which SP Narine (Sunil Narine) had made 109 for KKR, the highest score of the series.
That 16 Apr 2024 match also produced the two highest totals: RR’s 224/8 chased down KKR’s 223/6, a 2-wicket win.
CV Varun (Varun Chakravarthy) of Kolkata Knight Riders leads the wickets with 16 at 15.50. Narine also has 16, but needed 21 matches. The best spell is YS Chahal’s 5/40 for RR in Mumbai on 18 Apr 2022.
Grounds, lowest totals and biggest wins
Eden Gardens is the venue for 12 of the 31 games, and KKR have won 8 of those. The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur is level at 3-3 from 6.
Rajasthan hold both of the lowest totals. They were dismissed for 81 in Kolkata on 17 Apr 2011 and for 85 at Sharjah on 7 Oct 2021. That Sharjah game was KKR’s biggest win, by 86 runs.
Each side’s complete numbers live on the KKR IPL records page and the Rajasthan Royals record page, or RR vs SRH for another Rajasthan rivalry.
Questions about KKR vs RR
What is the KKR vs RR head to head record?
Kolkata Knight Riders are ahead 17-12 after 31 games, with 2 ties and no washouts, and they have won the 3 most recent games.
Which team won the latest KKR vs RR game?
KKR, with a 4-wicket win in Kolkata on 19 Apr 2026. They had beaten RR twice in 2025 as well, once by a solitary run.
Who are the leading run scorers in KKR vs RR games?
SV Samson of Rajasthan Royals has 413 runs in 17 innings. JC Buttler has 393 with two hundreds, and AM Rahane 338.
What is the highest score in KKR vs RR matches?
Nobody has beaten SP Narine’s 109 from 56 balls for KKR on 16 Apr 2024. In that same game Rajasthan made 224/8, the record total.
Is it better to chase in KKR vs RR matches?
Yes, on balance. Chasers hold a 17-12 edge in wins, with first-innings scores averaging 162.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.