KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head Records- IPL 2025, Match 1
Published - 22 Mar 2025, 12:08 AM | Updated - 22 Mar 2025, 12:15 AM
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be locking horns against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the first game of IPL 2025. The tournament opener is scheduled to be played on Saturday (March 22) at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
KKR are the defending champions and will be looking to start their campaign with a win. They had a stunning campaign last season where they looked almost unbeatable in the second half of the tournament.
With a new captain in charge for IPL 2025, KKR will be hoping to start their campaign with a win and deliver another successful season.
For RCB, the target is the same - win the first IPL title. They have also appointed a new captain for this season and will be hoping that their fortunes change. Rajat Patidar will be leading RCB this season and can create history by taking the franchise to the title.
With KKR and RCB now all set for the game, we are taking a look at their head-to-head record in the IPL.
KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head Records- IPL 2025, Match 1:
| Stats | Matches | KKR won | RCB won | Draw | Tied | NR |
| Overall | 34 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| At Eden Gardens | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In the last 5 matches | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In ongoing IPL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics
According to KKR vs RCB head-to-head records in IPL, both teams have played 34 games against each other so far. KKR have very much dominated this rivalry by winning 20 of the 34 games. On the other hand, RCB have managed to win only 14 games against KKR.
KKR have a better record at home as well. Both the teams have played 12 games at the Eden Gardens so far and KKR have won eight of those games while RCB have managed to emerge victorious in only four matches.
Last year, KKR and RCB played two games against each other in the league stage and the Kolkata-based outfit ended up winning both matches.
KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head Records: Last 5 matches
Not only the overall head-to-head record, KKR have dominated this rivalry in recent seasons as well. The reigning champions have won four of the last five games against RCB. In fact, RCB have not defeated KKR since 2022.
Result of last 5 KKR vs RCB games:
- Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets
- Kolkata Knight Riders won by 1 run
- Kolkata Knight Riders won by 81 runs
- Kolkata Knight Riders won by 21 runs
- Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 3 wickets
Conclusion:
KKR have the upper hand in their head-to-head record against RCB. They will be the favorites to win the upcoming game as well and will be looking to further enhance their record against the Bengaluru-based outfit. RCB, on the other hand, will be desperate to end their four-match losing streak against KKR.
