IPL Head-to-Head

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders — IPL Head-to-Head Record

Kolkata Knight Riders lead the IPL head-to-head against Royal Challengers Bengaluru 20-15 from 36 matches played (1 no result).

RCB

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

wins · 41.7%

Matches Played

1 no result

KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders

wins · 55.6%

Head-to-Head Stats

221

Highest Score

222

M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 23 April 2017

Lowest Score

Biggest Win Margin

Kolkata Knight Riders won by 140 runs — 2008 season (venue/date not fully confirmed)

Last Meeting

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 wickets, with 5 balls remaining (194/4 vs 192/4) — Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur, 13 May 2026. Virat Kohli (105* off the chase) was Player of the Match.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders — Rivalry Notes

KKR hold the overall head-to-head lead (20-15, 1 NR), including RCB's infamous 49 all out in 2017 — one of the lowest totals in IPL history. RCB have 1 IPL title (2025) to KKR's 3, and Kohli continues to be the fixture's dominant individual force, with 1,000+ career runs against KKR.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has won more IPL matches between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders?

Kolkata Knight Riders lead the IPL head-to-head against Royal Challengers Bengaluru 20-15 from 36 matches played (1 no result).

What is the highest team score in an IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders?

Kolkata Knight Riders posted the highest team score in this fixture, 222.

When did Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders last play each other in the IPL?

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