RR vs KKR Head to Head Records- IPL 2024, Match 70

Published - 19 May 2024, 06:10 PM | Updated - 19 May 2024, 06:11 PM

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Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders are set to clash with each other for the second time in IPL 2024. RR vs KKR is the match 70 of IPL 2024. 

In the previous clash between both teams in IPL 2024, Rajasthan Royals won by 2 wickets. In the thrilling clash, KKR batted first and piled up a gigantic total of 223/6. Sunil Narine (109) shattered a century for the side. 

During the chase, Jos Buttler (107*) came up with an unbeaten century to drive RR to victory. Riyan Parag also added 34 runs. While RR lost 8 wickets towards the end, Buttler held his wicket to capture the winning runs for the team. 

RR vs KKR Head to Head Records- IPL 2024, Match 70

Stats Matches RR Won KKR Won No Result
Overall 29 14 14 0
At Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati 0 0 0 0
In the last 5 matches 5 4 1 0
In IPL 2024 1 1 0 0
In IPL 2023 1 1 0 0

RR vs KKR Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics

According to stats, RR and KKR have faced each other in 29 games in IPL. Both sides have won 14 games each while one ended with no result. Hence, RR and KKR have been equally powerful in head-to-head clashes in IPL. 

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RR vs KKR Head-to-Head Records: Recent 5 Encounters

Rajasthan has dominated Kolkata in the recent 5 encounters. RR has won 4 games while KKR has only won 1 match. RR defeated KKR in the earlier clash in IPL 2024. They also defeated them in the lone game last season. 

RR vs KKR Head-to-Head Records: Key moments and stand-out performances

According to RR vs KKR head-to-head records, Sanju Samson is the top run-getter for Rajasthan with 400 runs. Jos Buttler has slammed the most 107-run knock. Jos Buttler (107* and 103), Sahne Watson (104*), and Yashasvi Jaiswal (98*) are some RR batters with top knocks vs KKR. 

Among bowlers, former members Chris Morris and Siddharth Trivedi have got the most 9 wickets. Yuzvendra Chahal has the best bowling figures of 5/40 vs Kolkata. 

Talking about KKR, Sunil Narine (257) is their leading run-scorer against KKR among active players. Narine (109) also slammed a century in the previous game. 

Interestingly, Narine also has the most 14 wickets against RR. Former members Kuldeep Yadav, Shivam Mavi, and Pat Cummins have 4-wicket hauls against RR in IPL. 

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RR and KKR have not faced each other at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. They will lock horns at the stadium for the first time in IPL 2024 match 70. In recent games, RR had an upper hand over KKR. 

Conclusion

Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders have been part of IPL since the debut season. Both teams have also won IPL titles. In IPL 2024, the duo have been the strongest so far.