Three titles, in 2012, 2014 and 2024, head the Kolkata Knight Riders IPL records, and Sunil Narine’s 207 wickets are the next thing most fans look for. Between Apr 2008 and May 2026 the purple-and-gold side played 278 IPL games: 140 victories, 131 losses, 5 ties and 2 washouts.
Strip out the games with no winner and KKR come out on 51.7 per cent. Further down sit their year-by-year results, how they fare against each rival, and the club’s run, wicket and six leaders.
KKR titles and season by season record
The three title seasons were also KKR’s three best years in the table. The 2012 side won 12 times in 17 outings, the 2014 side 11 in 16, and the 2024 side 11 in 14, losing only 3 times in that last campaign. They also reached the final in 2021 and finished as runners-up.
The early years were harder. In 2009 KKR won just 3 of 13, their worst season, and they did not reach a final in any of the first four seasons. The middle stretch from 2015 to 2018 was steady, with 7 to 9 wins each year but no final.
Since the 2024 title, results have dipped: 5 wins in 13 in 2025 and 5 in 14 in 2026. Their most recent game here ended in a 40 run loss to Delhi Capitals at Eden Gardens on 24 May 2026, though KKR had won four of the five games before it. The IPL winners list shows every champion.
Kolkata Knight Riders IPL Records Season by Season
Finish shows only finals reached.
| Season | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied/NR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 | Champions |
| 2023 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 0 | Runners-up |
| 2020 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 1 | Champions |
| 2013 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 0 | Champions |
| 2011 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
KKR Head to Head Record Against Each IPL Team
| Opponent | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 32 | 11 | 21 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 37 | 12 | 25 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 36 | 20 | 16 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 32 | 20 | 11 | 1 |
| Delhi Capitals | 36 | 20 | 15 | 1 |
| Punjab Kings | 36 | 21 | 13 | 2 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 31 | 17 | 12 | 2 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Gujarat Titans | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Most Runs for KKR in the IPL
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G Gambhir | 108 | 108 | 3,035 | 93 | 31.61 | 124.28 | 0 | 27 |
| AD Russell | 111 | 111 | 2,593 | 88* | 28.81 | 174.97 | 0 | 12 |
| RV Uthappa | 84 | 84 | 2,439 | 87 | 30.49 | 136.26 | 0 | 16 |
| N Rana | 86 | 86 | 2,199 | 87 | 28.19 | 136.33 | 0 | 14 |
| YK Pathan | 91 | 91 | 1,893 | 72 | 31.55 | 138.28 | 0 | 7 |
| SP Narine | 126 | 126 | 1,820 | 109 | 17.50 | 165.30 | 1 | 7 |
| MK Pandey | 58 | 58 | 1,474 | 94 | 32.76 | 127.07 | 0 | 6 |
| VR Iyer | 56 | 56 | 1,468 | 104 | 29.96 | 137.32 | 1 | 12 |
| Shubman Gill | 55 | 55 | 1,417 | 76 | 31.49 | 123.00 | 0 | 10 |
| RK Singh | 62 | 62 | 1,394 | 83* | 34.00 | 145.97 | 0 | 6 |
| JH Kallis | 54 | 54 | 1,295 | 80* | 26.43 | 106.76 | 0 | 7 |
| CA Lynn | 40 | 40 | 1,274 | 93* | 34.43 | 141.40 | 0 | 10 |
| KD Karthik | 58 | 58 | 1,143 | 97* | 28.57 | 140.42 | 0 | 5 |
| SC Ganguly | 38 | 38 | 1,031 | 91 | 28.64 | 110.50 | 0 | 7 |
| MK Tiwary | 49 | 49 | 1,002 | 75* | 29.47 | 111.71 | 0 | 4 |
Most Wickets for KKR in the IPL
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP Narine | 200 | 200 | 207 | 5/19 | 25.42 | 6.79 | 1 |
| AD Russell | 114 | 114 | 122 | 5/15 | 21.59 | 9.47 | 1 |
| CV Varun | 93 | 93 | 110 | 5/20 | 24.64 | 7.68 | 1 |
| PP Chawla | 69 | 69 | 66 | 4/32 | 27.80 | 8.22 | 0 |
| UT Yadav | 67 | 67 | 65 | 4/23 | 29.55 | 8.41 | 0 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 50 | 50 | 47 | 3/17 | 27.40 | 7.18 | 0 |
| VG Arora | 37 | 37 | 44 | 3/27 | 28.23 | 9.82 | 0 |
| JH Kallis | 48 | 48 | 42 | 3/13 | 27.45 | 7.54 | 0 |
| Harshit Rana | 32 | 32 | 40 | 3/24 | 25.73 | 9.51 | 0 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 43 | 43 | 40 | 4/20 | 30.90 | 8.28 | 0 |
| L Balaji | 35 | 35 | 33 | 4/18 | 27.88 | 7.40 | 0 |
| M Morkel | 29 | 29 | 32 | 2/18 | 27.19 | 7.80 | 0 |
| R Bhatia | 43 | 43 | 32 | 3/22 | 29.09 | 7.22 | 0 |
| Shivam Mavi | 32 | 32 | 30 | 4/21 | 31.40 | 8.71 | 0 |
| PJ Cummins | 30 | 30 | 30 | 4/34 | 32.80 | 8.73 | 0 |
Most Sixes for Kolkata Knight Riders
| Batter | M | Inns | Sixes | Runs | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD Russell Kolkata Knight Riders | 111 | 111 | 220 | 2,593 | 88* |
| SP Narine Kolkata Knight Riders | 126 | 126 | 120 | 1,820 | 109 |
| N Rana Kolkata Knight Riders | 86 | 86 | 107 | 2,199 | 87 |
| YK Pathan Kolkata Knight Riders | 91 | 91 | 86 | 1,893 | 72 |
| RV Uthappa Kolkata Knight Riders | 84 | 84 | 85 | 2,439 | 87 |
| RK Singh Kolkata Knight Riders | 62 | 62 | 67 | 1,394 | 83* |
| VR Iyer Kolkata Knight Riders | 56 | 56 | 65 | 1,468 | 104 |
| CA Lynn Kolkata Knight Riders | 40 | 40 | 63 | 1,274 | 93* |
| MK Pandey Kolkata Knight Riders | 58 | 58 | 47 | 1,474 | 94 |
| G Gambhir Kolkata Knight Riders | 108 | 108 | 46 | 3,035 | 93 |
Highest Individual Scores for KKR
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Against | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB McCullum Kolkata Knight Riders | 158* | 73 | 10 | 13 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 18 Apr 2008 |
| SP Narine Kolkata Knight Riders | 109 | 56 | 13 | 6 | Rajasthan Royals | 16 Apr 2024 |
| VR Iyer Kolkata Knight Riders | 104 | 51 | 6 | 9 | Mumbai Indians | 16 Apr 2023 |
| FH Allen Kolkata Knight Riders | 100* | 47 | 5 | 10 | Delhi Capitals | 8 May 2026 |
| KD Karthik Kolkata Knight Riders | 97* | 50 | 7 | 9 | Rajasthan Royals | 25 Apr 2019 |
| Q de Kock Kolkata Knight Riders | 97* | 61 | 8 | 6 | Rajasthan Royals | 26 Mar 2025 |
| MK Pandey Kolkata Knight Riders | 94 | 50 | 7 | 6 | Punjab Kings | 1 Jun 2014 |
| FH Allen Kolkata Knight Riders | 93 | 35 | 4 | 10 | Gujarat Titans | 16 May 2026 |
| CA Lynn Kolkata Knight Riders | 93* | 41 | 6 | 8 | Gujarat Lions | 7 Apr 2017 |
| G Gambhir Kolkata Knight Riders | 93 | 51 | 9 | 5 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 28 Apr 2012 |
Best bowling figures for Kolkata Knight Riders
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Against | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD Russell Kolkata Knight Riders | 5/15 | 2 | Mumbai Indians | 13 Apr 2021 |
| SP Narine Kolkata Knight Riders | 5/19 | 4 | Punjab Kings | 15 Apr 2012 |
| CV Varun Kolkata Knight Riders | 5/20 | 4 | Delhi Capitals | 24 Oct 2020 |
| AD Russell Kolkata Knight Riders | 4/5 | 1 | Gujarat Titans | 23 Apr 2022 |
| Shoaib Akhtar Kolkata Knight Riders | 4/11 | 3 | Delhi Capitals | 13 May 2008 |
| SP Narine Kolkata Knight Riders | 4/13 | 4 | Delhi Capitals | 3 Apr 2013 |
| SP Narine Kolkata Knight Riders | 4/15 | 3.1 | Mumbai Indians | 16 May 2012 |
| CV Varun Kolkata Knight Riders | 4/15 | 3.4 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 6 Apr 2023 |
Kolkata Knight Riders highest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 272/7 | 20 | Delhi Capitals | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 261/6 | 20 | Punjab Kings | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 247/2 | 20 | Gujarat Titans | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 16 May 2026 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 245/6 | 20 | Punjab Kings | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore | 12 May 2018 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 235/6 | 20 | Lucknow Super Giants | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 5 May 2024 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 234/7 | 20 | Lucknow Super Giants | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 232/2 | 20 | Mumbai Indians | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 28 Apr 2019 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 223/6 | 20 | Rajasthan Royals | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 16 Apr 2024 |
Kolkata Knight Riders lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 67 | 15.2 | Mumbai Indians | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 16 May 2008 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 95 | 15.1 | Punjab Kings | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 101 | 19.4 | Deccan Chargers | Newlands, Cape Town | 19 Apr 2009 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 101 | 14.3 | Lucknow Super Giants | MCA Stadium, Pune | 7 May 2022 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 105 | 18.2 | Mumbai Indians | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7 May 2013 |
Most player of the match awards for Kolkata Knight Riders
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| SP Narine | 18 |
| AD Russell | 16 |
| G Gambhir | 10 |
| CV Varun | 8 |
| YK Pathan | 7 |
| RV Uthappa | 6 |
| UT Yadav | 6 |
| JH Kallis | 5 |
| SC Ganguly | 4 |
| CA Lynn | 4 |
Latest KKR Match Results
| Match | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals v Kolkata Knight Riders | 24 May 2026 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Delhi Capitals won by 40 runs |
| Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders | 20 May 2026 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 4 wickets |
| Kolkata Knight Riders v Gujarat Titans | 16 May 2026 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 29 runs |
| Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 13 May 2026 | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 wickets |
| Delhi Capitals v Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 May 2026 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 wickets |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 May 2026 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets |
| Kolkata Knight Riders v Lucknow Super Giants | 26 Apr 2026 | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | Tied (Kolkata Knight Riders won the super over) |
| Rajasthan Royals v Kolkata Knight Riders | 19 Apr 2026 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 4 wickets |
| Kolkata Knight Riders v Gujarat Titans | 17 Apr 2026 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Gujarat Titans won by 5 wickets |
| Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 Apr 2026 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | Chennai Super Kings won by 32 runs |
Kolkata against each IPL rival
Punjab Kings are KKR’s favourite opponents: 21 victories against 13 setbacks across 36 meetings. Kolkata have beaten three other sides 20 times apiece (RCB, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals), and the Sunrisers record of 20 wins to 11 is the most one-sided of those three.
Two teams have had KKR’s number. Against Mumbai Indians Kolkata have lost 25 times and won only 12 across 37 games, more than two defeats for every win. Against Chennai Super Kings it is 11 wins and 21 losses.
The newer sides have also had the upper hand so far. Lucknow Super Giants are 5-2 up after 8 meetings, and the KKR vs GT record stands at 2 wins for Kolkata and 4 for Gujarat. The RCB vs KKR page covers the oldest rivalry, which started on 18 Apr 2008.
Gambhir, Russell, Narine and KKR's record totals
Gautam Gambhir sits top of the Kolkata batting chart on 3,035, made up of 27 fifties and no century across 108 innings. Andre Russell’s 2,593 have come at 174.97 per hundred balls, and his 220 sixes put him nearly twice as far ahead as the next KKR hitter. Narine is next on 120.
Narine’s 207 scalps have cost 25.42 apiece at 6.79 an over, and no Kolkata player owns more match awards than his 18. Russell chips in with 122, and his 5/15 versus Mumbai on 13 Apr 2021, bowled in only 2 overs, is the franchise’s finest return.
Nothing has beaten the 158 not out Brendon McCullum struck from 73 deliveries on opening night, 18 Apr 2008, against RCB. Team-wise, 272/7 at Visakhapatnam versus Delhi on 3 Apr 2024 is the peak, and 67 all out in Mumbai on 16 May 2008 the low point.
Questions about Kolkata Knight Riders
How many IPL titles have Kolkata Knight Riders won?
Three: 2012, 2014 and 2024. Kolkata also lost the 2021 final. The 2012 campaign, with 12 wins, remains their most successful by victories.
Who has scored most runs in Kolkata colours?
Gambhir, on 3,035. Russell (2,593) and Robin Uthappa (2,439) follow him.
Who leads KKR's all-time wicket list?
Narine, whose 200 appearances have brought 207 dismissals, the best of them 5/19 versus Punjab Kings. Russell is second with 122 and Varun Chakravarthy third with 110.
Whose innings is the highest ever played for KKR?
McCullum’s unbeaten 158 in the opening game of 18 Apr 2008. Second on the list is Narine’s 109, hit versus Rajasthan on 16 Apr 2024.
Which is Kolkata's biggest IPL total?
It is 272/7, scored versus Delhi Capitals in Visakhapatnam on 3 Apr 2024. Later that April they also made 261/6 at Eden Gardens versus Punjab.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.