Kolkata Knight Riders sit 21 wins to 13 clear in the PBKS vs KKR head to head, with 2 no results, from 36 IPL games that began on 3 May 2008. The record covers Punjab’s years as Kings XI Punjab, so searches for KXIP vs KKR land here too.
The tide has turned lately. Punjab Kings won the last 2 completed games, and the two latest Eden Gardens fixtures (26 Apr 2025 and 6 Apr 2026) both finished as no results. Two KKR men top the player lists: Sunil Narine for wickets, by a long way, and Gautam Gambhir for runs.
KXIP vs KKR head to head: where the lead came from
KKR’s lead was built in the middle years. In 2014 they took 3 of 4 meetings, and they won every game against Punjab in 2015, 2016 and 2019. That 2014 run included the final, played on 1 Jun 2014 in Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, where WP Saha’s 115* off 55 balls for Punjab, the top score in the fixture, was not enough. The IPL 2014 records page covers that season.
Since 2020 the results have swung back. Punjab have won 5 and KKR 4, and the last two decisions both went to PBKS.
Chasing is the stronger route here. Sides batting second have won 21 games against 13 for those setting a target, and the average first innings is 170. At Eden Gardens, which has staged 15 of the 36 meetings, KKR lead 9 to 4. The 8 games at Mohali are split 4 each.
PBKS vs KKR Head to Head Record in the IPL
| Matches | Punjab Kings won | Kolkata Knight Riders won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 13 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 3 May 2008 | 6 Apr 2026 |
Punjab vs Kolkata Results by Season
| Season | Matches | Punjab Kings won | Kolkata Knight Riders won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most Runs in PBKS vs KKR Matches
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G Gambhir Kolkata Knight Riders | 15 | 15 | 492 | 72* | 44.73 | 121.78 | 0 | 5 |
| AD Russell Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 | 14 | 449 | 70* | 34.54 | 197.80 | 0 | 3 |
| RV Uthappa Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 | 14 | 438 | 70 | 33.69 | 142.67 | 0 | 3 |
| WP Saha Punjab Kings | 10 | 10 | 322 | 115* | 35.78 | 143.11 | 1 | 0 |
| KL Rahul Punjab Kings | 8 | 8 | 317 | 74 | 39.62 | 140.27 | 0 | 4 |
| GJ Maxwell Punjab Kings | 13 | 13 | 276 | 68 | 23.00 | 141.54 | 0 | 1 |
| SP Narine Kolkata Knight Riders | 17 | 17 | 260 | 75 | 23.64 | 180.56 | 0 | 2 |
| CA Lynn Kolkata Knight Riders | 6 | 6 | 254 | 84 | 42.33 | 158.75 | 0 | 2 |
| MK Pandey Kolkata Knight Riders | 9 | 9 | 248 | 94 | 35.43 | 133.33 | 0 | 1 |
| M Vohra Punjab Kings | 9 | 9 | 241 | 67 | 26.78 | 124.23 | 0 | 1 |
Most Wickets in PBKS vs KKR Matches
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP Narine Kolkata Knight Riders | 27 | 27 | 36 | 5/19 | 20.28 | 7.02 | 1 |
| UT Yadav Kolkata Knight Riders | 12 | 12 | 19 | 4/23 | 17.63 | 7.44 | 0 |
| AD Russell Kolkata Knight Riders | 13 | 13 | 15 | 4/20 | 22.20 | 10.35 | 0 |
| PP Chawla Kolkata Knight Riders | 13 | 13 | 14 | 3/19 | 25.64 | 8.16 | 0 |
| CV Varun Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 | 10 | 11 | 3/26 | 25.55 | 7.21 | 0 |
| Arshdeep Singh Punjab Kings | 11 | 11 | 11 | 3/19 | 26.18 | 8.55 | 0 |
| M Morkel Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 | 7 | 10 | 2/20 | 19.00 | 6.79 | 0 |
| PP Chawla Punjab Kings | 11 | 11 | 10 | 3/18 | 27.50 | 7.78 | 0 |
| AJ Tye Punjab Kings | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4/41 | 18.62 | 9.93 | 0 |
| M Prasidh Krishna Kolkata Knight Riders | 5 | 5 | 8 | 3/29 | 19.50 | 8.21 | 0 |
Highest individual scores
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WP Saha Punjab Kings | 115* | 55 | 10 | 8 | 1 Jun 2014 |
| DPMD Jayawardene Punjab Kings | 110* | 59 | 14 | 3 | 4 Apr 2010 |
| JM Bairstow Punjab Kings | 108* | 48 | 8 | 9 | 26 Apr 2024 |
| MK Pandey Kolkata Knight Riders | 94 | 50 | 7 | 6 | 1 Jun 2014 |
| CH Gayle Kolkata Knight Riders | 88 | 42 | 6 | 8 | 4 Apr 2010 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP Narine Kolkata Knight Riders | 5/19 | 4 | 15 Apr 2012 |
| SP Narine Kolkata Knight Riders | 4/19 | 4 | 9 May 2015 |
| AD Russell Kolkata Knight Riders | 4/20 | 4 | 4 May 2016 |
| Umar Gul Kolkata Knight Riders | 4/23 | 4 | 25 May 2008 |
| UT Yadav Kolkata Knight Riders | 4/23 | 4 | 1 Apr 2022 |
Highest Team Totals in PBKS vs KKR
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | 262/2 | 18.4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 261/6 | 20 | Punjab Kings | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 245/6 | 20 | Punjab Kings | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore | 12 May 2018 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 218/4 | 20 | Punjab Kings | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 27 Mar 2019 |
| Punjab Kings | 214/8 | 20 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore | 12 May 2018 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 95 | 15.1 | Punjab Kings | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 109 | 18.2 | Punjab Kings | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 26 Apr 2014 |
| Punjab Kings | 111 | 15.3 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Punjab Kings | 137 | 18.2 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 1 Apr 2022 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders won by 39 runs | T20 | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | 27 Mar 2010 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders won by 31 runs | T20 | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore | 12 May 2018 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders won by 28 runs | T20 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 27 May 2014 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders won by 9 wickets | T20 | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack | 11 May 2014 |
| Punjab Kings won by 8 wickets | T20 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 4 Apr 2010 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 wickets | T20 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 30 Apr 2011 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| AD Russell Kolkata Knight Riders | 5 |
| SP Narine Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 |
| DPMD Jayawardene Punjab Kings | 2 |
| G Gambhir Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 |
| UT Yadav Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 |
| KL Rahul Punjab Kings | 2 |
PBKS vs KKR Grounds
| Ground | Matches | Punjab Kings won | Kolkata Knight Riders won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Gardens | 15 | 4 | 9 |
| Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Kingsmead | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| St George’s Park | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Barabati Stadium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Latest PBKS vs KKR Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 2026 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | No result |
| 26 Apr 2025 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | No result |
| 15 Apr 2025 | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur | Punjab Kings won by 16 runs |
| 26 Apr 2024 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Punjab Kings won by 8 wickets |
| 8 May 2023 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 5 wickets |
| 1 Apr 2023 | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | Punjab Kings won by 7 runs (DLS) |
| 1 Apr 2022 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 6 wickets |
| 1 Oct 2021 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets |
| 26 Apr 2021 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 5 wickets |
| 26 Oct 2020 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | Punjab Kings won by 8 wickets |
Two record games: 262/2 and 111 defended
Two recent matches sit at opposite ends of the scoring tables. On 26 Apr 2024 at Eden Gardens, KKR made 261/6, and Punjab got home by 8 wickets anyway, finishing on 262/2 with 18.4 overs bowled. Jonny Bairstow’s 108* off 48 balls led the chase, and both totals are the highest in the fixture.
A year later, at Mullanpur on 15 Apr 2025, Punjab were bowled out for 111 and won anyway. KKR collapsed to 95 all out in 15.1 overs, their lowest total against PBKS, and the margin was 16 runs.
Earlier highs include KKR’s 245/6 at Indore in May 2018, and Mahela Jayawardene’s 110* for Punjab at Eden Gardens on 4 Apr 2010.
Narine, Russell and the top run scorers
Narine’s 36 wickets from 27 games cost 20.28 each, nearly twice as many as Umesh Yadav in second place on 19. He holds the two best returns, 5/19 in Apr 2012 and 4/19 in May 2015, and his economy rate of 7.02 is bettered only by Morne Morkel among the top ten.
Andre Russell is the most destructive player on the page. He has hit 449 runs, striking at 197.80, taken 15 wickets and won 5 player of the match awards, a rivalry high. Gambhir’s 492 runs at 44.73 came more steadily, at 121.78 runs per 100 balls, and Robin Uthappa adds 438.
For Punjab, Saha and KL Rahul lead with 322 and 317 runs. Arshdeep Singh is their top wicket taker with 11. Compare their wider numbers on the Punjab Kings IPL records and KKR IPL records pages.
Questions about PBKS vs KKR
Punjab vs KKR: who has the better head to head record?
KKR, with 21 wins to Punjab’s 13 and 2 no results in 36 games. Punjab have taken the last 2 that produced a winner.
What happened in the last PBKS vs KKR match?
The latest meeting, at Eden Gardens on 6 Apr 2026, ended in no result. The game before that, on 26 Apr 2025, also had no result.
Which batter has the most runs in KKR vs PBKS matches?
Gautam Gambhir of KKR leads on 492, made in 15 innings at 44.73. Andre Russell is next with 449 and Robin Uthappa has 438.
What do past KKR vs PBKS scores say about the pitch?
First innings in this fixture average 170. Teams chasing have won 21 decided games and those defending 13, so the numbers lean towards batting second.
Which team made the biggest total in PBKS vs KKR games?
Punjab did. Chasing KKR’s 261/6 at Eden Gardens on 26 Apr 2024, they reached 262/2. WP Saha’s unbeaten 115 on 1 Jun 2014 is the best individual innings.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.