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Head-to-Head Rivalry

Kolkata Knight Riders

Pune Warriors

5 Matches • Since IPL History

Overall Record

Wins

40%

Total

Wins

60%

40%

60%

Rivalry Overview

Kolkata Knight Riders and Pune Warriors - two names that resonate deeply with cricket fans worldwide. Their 5-match rivalry has produced some of IPL's most memorable moments, featuring legendary performances and nail-biting finishes.

📊 Record Analysis

Numbers reflect what fans see on the field - two equally formidable sides. Kolkata Knight Riders's 2 wins versus Pune Warriors's 3 represents one of IPL's most balanced rivalries, where form and conditions matter more than historical advantage.

Kolkata Knight Riders Stats

Highest Score: 152

Average Score: 71

Win Rate: 40%

Pune Warriors Stats

Highest Score: 170

Average Score: 66

Win Rate: 60%

⚔️ Key Player Battles

Individual brilliance defines this rivalry. G Gambhir leads Kolkata Knight Riders's run-scoring with 182 runs at a strike rate of 117.42, while MK Pandey anchors Pune Warriors with 99 runs. With the ball, L Balaji (Kolkata Knight Riders) has claimed 7 wickets at 6.96 economy, while B Kumar (Pune Warriors) counters with 8 scalps.

🏏 Kolkata Knight Riders Top Scorers

G Gambhir

SR: 117.42 | 2×6 | 19×4

182

155 balls

YK Pathan

SR: 131.63 | 4×6 | 13×4

129

98 balls

BB McCullum

SR: 96.51 | 1×6 | 10×4

86 balls

RN ten Doeschate

SR: 143.14 | 2×6 | 7×4

51 balls

MK Tiwary

SR: 108.16 | 1×6 | 3×4

49 balls

🏏 Pune Warriors Top Scorers

MK Pandey

SR: 133.78 | 1×6 | 13×4

74 balls

RV Uthappa

SR: 96.88 | 2×6 | 7×4

96 balls

AD Mathews

SR: 136.36 | 7×6 | 0×4

55 balls

SC Ganguly

SR: 90.77 | 2×6 | 4×4

65 balls

Yuvraj Singh

SR: 114.58 | 3×6 | 2×4

48 balls

🎯 Kolkata Knight Riders Top Bowlers

L Balaji

Econ: 6.96 | Balls: 75

wickets

SP Narine

Econ: 4.13 | Balls: 96

wickets

Iqbal Abdulla

Econ: 6.00 | Balls: 84

wickets

JH Kallis

Econ: 9.08 | Balls: 72

wickets

Shakib Al Hasan

Econ: 4.25 | Balls: 48

wickets

🎯 Pune Warriors Top Bowlers

B Kumar

Econ: 6.05 | Balls: 114

wickets

WD Parnell

Econ: 7.80 | Balls: 120

wickets

AD Mathews

Econ: 6.64 | Balls: 66

wickets

⭐ Memorable Moments

The highest team totals showcase batting firepower: Kolkata Knight Riders peaked at 152 runs, while Pune Warriors responded with 170. These monumental scores demonstrate the explosive potential when these teams' batting lineups fire on all cylinders. Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium has been the primary theater for this rivalry, witnessing 2 clashes that have added to the ground's rich history.

🏟️ Venue Breakdown

Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium

2 matches played

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