KKR vs RCB Head to Head Records Ahead of The 1st Match of IPL 2025
IPL 2025 Match 1: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Head to head Records Stats, Past Results & Key Battles to Watch
Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first match of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on March 22. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST, kicking off another exciting season of the Indian Premier League. KKR will aim to start strong in front of their home crowd, while RCB will look to break their past struggles against the Kolkata-based side.
These two teams have faced each other 34 times in IPL history. Kolkata Knight Riders have won 20 of those encounters, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru have managed to win 14. KKR has traditionally dominated this rivalry, especially at Eden Gardens, where their spinners have troubled RCB’s batting lineup in previous seasons.
In the last five matches between these sides, KKR has come out on top four times, with RCB managing just one victory. This shows Kolkata’s recent upper hand in this contest. RCB will be eager to turn things around in IPL 2025, but KKR will look to maintain their dominance and continue their winning streak.
KKR vs RCB Head to Head Records in IPL History
- Matches Played: 34
- KKR Won: 20
- RCB Won: 14
Also Check: Detailes KKR vs RCB Head to Head Records with Past Results
KKR vs RCB to Head Records in Last Five IPL Matches
| Date | Winner | Win Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar, 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 Runs |
| 21 Apr, 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 1 Runs |
| 06 Apr, 2023 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 81 Wickets |
| 26 Apr, 2023 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 21 Runs |
| 30 Mar, 2022 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 3 Wickets |
KKR vs RCB Key Battles to Watch Out For
Virat Kohli vs Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine has had the upper hand over Virat Kohli in the IPL, dismissing him four times. Kohli has struggled to score freely against Narine, managing only 118 runs. The battle between these two will be crucial, especially in the powerplay overs.
Liam Livingstone vs Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy has troubled Liam Livingstone in previous encounters, dismissing him three times while restricting him to just 24 runs. Livingstone will look to counter Varun’s spin, but the KKR bowler will aim to keep him in check once again.
