The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 has been a rollercoaster ride so far, with teams battling it out for supremacy on the cricket field.
One of the most anticipated matches of the season is between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Rajasthan Royals (RR).
As these two teams prepare to face off, let’s take a closer look at their KKR vs RR head-to-head records in the IPL and their performance in the current season.
Kolkata Knight Riders:
KKR has been in impressive form in IPL 2024. The team has played five matches so far, winning four and losing just one.
KKR’s batting lineup, led by the likes of Philip Salt and Shreyas Iyer, has been firing on all cylinders, while their bowling unit, featuring Sunil Narine and Mitchell Starc, has been effective in restricting opposition teams.
In their most recent matches, KKR displayed great resilience, particularly in their successful chase against Lucknow Super Giants. The Knight Riders will be looking to continue their winning momentum and secure another victory against RR.
Rajasthan Royals:
RR has been the standout team of IPL 2024 so far. The Royals have played six matches, winning five and losing just one.
Under the captaincy of Sanju Samson, RR’s batting lineup has been formidable, with players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shimron Hetmyer delivering match-winning performances.
In their recent matches, RR has shown great composure under pressure, particularly in their close victory against Punjab Kings.
The Royals will be eager to maintain their winning streak and secure another victory against KKR.
KKR vs RR Head-to-Head Records:
In their head-to-head encounters in the IPL, KKR and RR have faced each other 27 times, with KKR holding a slight edge. The Knight Riders have emerged victorious on 14 occasions, while the Royals have clinched 11 victories.
Total – 27
KKR – 14
RR – 11
No Result – 3
List of matches played between KKR and RR since IPL 2008
| Date | Winner | Won By | Venue |
| 11-May-2023 | Rajasthan Royals | 9 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 02 -May-2022 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 Wickets | Mumbai |
| 18-Apr-2022 | Rajasthan Royals | 7 Runs | Mumbai |
| 07-Oct-2021 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 86 Runs | Sharjah |
| 24-Apr-2021 | Rajasthan Royals | 6 Wickets | Mumbai |
| 1-Nov-2020 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 60 Runs | Dubai |
| 30-Apr-2019 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 37 Runs | Dubai |
| 25-Apr-2019 | Rajasthan Royals | 3 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 7-April-2019 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 Wickets | Jaipur |
| 23-May-2018 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 25 Runs | Kolkata |
| 15-May-2018 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 6 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 18-April-2018 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 Wickets | Jaipur |
| 16-May-2015 | Rajasthan Royals | 9 Runs | Mumbai (BS) |
| 5-May-2014 | Rajasthan Royals | 10 Runs | Ahmedabad |
| 29-April-2014 | Rajasthan Royals | Super Over | Abu Dhabi |
| 3-May-2013 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 8-Apr-2013 | Rajasthan Royals | 19 Runs | Jaipur |
| 13-April-2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 5 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 8-Apr-2012 | Rajasthan Royals | 22 Runs | Jaipur |
| 17-April-2011 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 15-April-2011 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 9 Wickets | Jaipur |
| 17-Apr-2010 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 20-Mar-2010 | Rajasthan Royals | 34 Runs | Ahmedabad |
| 20-May-2009 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 Wickets | Durban |
| 23-Apr-2009 | Rajasthan Royals | Super Over | Cape Town |
| 20-May-2008 | Rajasthan Royals | 6 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 01-May-2008 | Rajasthan Royals | 45 Runs | Jaipur |
IPL 2024: Most runs in KKR vs RR fixtures
Sanju Samson (RR) – 388 runs
IPL 2024: Most wickets in KKR vs RR fixtures
Sunil Narine (KKR) – 12 wickets
KKR vs RR: Complete Squad
Kolkata Knight Riders: Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Phil Salt, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, KS Bharat, Chetan Sakariya, Mitchell Starc, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Sherfane Rutherford, Manish Pandey, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Dushmantha Chameera, Sakib Hussain. Players injured/withdrawn: Jason Roy, Gus Atkinson.
Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c), Jos Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Sen, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa, Avesh Khan, Rovman Powell, Shubham Dubey, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Abid Mushtaq, Nandre Burger.
