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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings — IPL Head-to-Head Record

Kolkata Knight Riders lead the IPL head-to-head against Punjab Kings 21-13 from 36 matches played (2 no result).

KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders
21
wins · 58.3%
36
Matches Played
2 no result
PBKS
Punjab Kings
13
wins · 36.1%

Head-to-Head Stats

261/6
Eden Gardens, Kolkata, 26 April 2024 (lost by 8 wickets)
Highest Score
262/2
Eden Gardens, Kolkata, 26 April 2024 (won by 8 wickets — then-highest successful run-chase in T20 history; Jonny Bairstow 108* off 48, Player of the Match)
95
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Intl Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, 15 April 2025 (lost by 16 runs, chasing 112; Yuzvendra Chahal 4/28, Player of the Match)
Lowest Score
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Last Meeting
No result (rain) — Kolkata Knight Riders 25/2 off 3.4 overs vs Punjab Kings — Eden Gardens, Kolkata, 6 April 2026. Points shared; no play possible after early rain.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings — Rivalry Notes

KKR lead this rivalry comfortably (21-13, 2 NR) across 36 meetings, highlighted by two extraordinary run-fests — Bairstow's then-record 262-run chase in 2024, and PBKS defending just 111 for a 16-run win in 2025. The two also met in the 2014 final, which KKR won for their 2nd title. PBKS remain a former finalist (2014, 2025) still without a title.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has won more IPL matches between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings?
Kolkata Knight Riders lead the IPL head-to-head against Punjab Kings 21-13 from 36 matches played (2 no result).
What is the highest team score in an IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings?
Punjab Kings posted the highest team score in this fixture, 262/2 (Eden Gardens, Kolkata, 26 April 2024 (won by 8 wickets — then-highest successful run-chase in T20 history; Jonny Bairstow 108* off 48, Player of the Match)).
When did Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings last play each other in the IPL?
No result (rain) — Kolkata Knight Riders 25/2 off 3.4 overs vs Punjab Kings — Eden Gardens, Kolkata, 6 April 2026. Points shared; no play possible after early rain.

Data Source

Curated from published IPL match records. Franchise-rename history is merged into the current identity (e.g. Delhi Daredevils results count toward Delhi Capitals); expansion-slot franchises (Deccan Chargers, Pune Warriors, Kochi Tuskers, Rising Pune Supergiant, Gujarat Lions) are kept separate.

Last updated 22 August 2026