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Head-to-Head Rivalry

Kolkata Knight Riders

Rajasthan Royals

30 Matches • Since IPL History

Overall Record

Wins

46.7%

Total

Wins

53.3%

46.7%

53.3%

Rivalry Overview

Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals - two names that resonate deeply with cricket fans worldwide. Their 30-match rivalry has produced some of IPL's most memorable moments, featuring legendary performances and nail-biting finishes.

📊 Record Analysis

The head-to-head record tells a story of absolute parity. Kolkata Knight Riders holds 14 victories against Rajasthan Royals's 16, with a minuscule 2-match difference highlighting how evenly matched these teams are. This 46.7% vs 53.3% split proves neither team can claim psychological dominance.

Kolkata Knight Riders Stats

Highest Score: 223

Average Score: 78

Win Rate: 46.7%

Rajasthan Royals Stats

Highest Score: 217

Average Score: 75

Win Rate: 53.3%

⚔️ Key Player Battles

Individual brilliance defines this rivalry. KD Karthik leads Kolkata Knight Riders's run-scoring with 272 runs at a strike rate of 150.28, while SV Samson anchors Rajasthan Royals with 412 runs. With the ball, SP Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) has claimed 15 wickets at 7.16 economy, while CH Morris (Rajasthan Royals) counters with 10 scalps.

🏏 Kolkata Knight Riders Top Scorers

KD Karthik

SR: 150.28 | 15×6 | 22×4

272

181 balls

SP Narine

SR: 163.41 | 15×6 | 33×4

268

164 balls

G Gambhir

SR: 121.84 | 3×6 | 27×4

251

206 balls

AD Russell

SR: 174.13 | 22×6 | 16×4

249

143 balls

SC Ganguly

SR: 125.54 | 6×6 | 24×4

231

184 balls

🏏 Rajasthan Royals Top Scorers

SV Samson

SR: 121.89 | 15×6 | 35×4

412

338 balls

JC Buttler

SR: 147.55 | 17×6 | 40×4

391

265 balls

AM Rahane

SR: 122.91 | 8×6 | 35×4

338

275 balls

SR Watson

SR: 140.74 | 11×6 | 32×4

304

216 balls

R Parag

SR: 170.45 | 17×6 | 17×4

225

132 balls

🎯 Kolkata Knight Riders Top Bowlers

SP Narine

Econ: 7.16 | Balls: 474

wickets

Shivam Mavi

Econ: 7.25 | Balls: 187

wickets

CV Varun

Econ: 7.09 | Balls: 198

wickets

Shakib Al Hasan

Econ: 6.16 | Balls: 150

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AD Russell

Econ: 9.15 | Balls: 120

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🎯 Rajasthan Royals Top Bowlers

CH Morris

Econ: 6.17 | Balls: 72

wickets

SK Trivedi

Econ: 7.44 | Balls: 192

wickets

YS Chahal

Econ: 9.38 | Balls: 96

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SR Watson

Econ: 7.26 | Balls: 181

wickets

Kamran Khan

Econ: 6.57 | Balls: 42

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⭐ Memorable Moments

The highest team totals showcase batting firepower: Kolkata Knight Riders peaked at 223 runs, while Rajasthan Royals responded with 217. These monumental scores demonstrate the explosive potential when these teams' batting lineups fire on all cylinders. Most encounters have unfolded at Eden Gardens, hosting 8 of these battles and becoming synonymous with this rivalry.

🏟️ Venue Breakdown

Eden Gardens

8 matches played

Sawai Mansingh Stadium

6 matches played

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

3 matches played

Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera

2 matches played

Dubai International Cricket Stadium

2 matches played

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

2 matches played

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