KKR vs RR Head to Head: Kolkata vs Rajasthan H2H Records
The matchup between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals is one of the most thrilling rivalries in the IPL. Kolkata Knight Riders has a small advantage overall but Rajasthan Royals frequently astonishes with their bold batting and smart bowling. Here’s a look at the KKR vs RR Head to Head Records, Stats and Top encounters in the IPL history.
KKR vs RR Head to Head
| Head to Head Metric | KKR | RR |
| Matches Played | 32 | 32 |
| Won | 16 | 14 |
| Lost | 14 | 16 |
| No Result | 2 | 2 |
Throughout the years in the IPL, the Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals have delivered some of the most exciting matches. Out of the 32 games that have been played so far, KKR has secured 16 wins while RR has taken 14 victories with 2 matches ending in no result. The rivalry remains close and full of surprises as both teams frequently take their games down to the last moment.
KKR vs RR Head-to-Head: Season-Wise Record
| Season | Matches | KKR Won | RR Won | No Result |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | – | – | – | RR suspended |
| 2017 | – | – | – | RR suspended |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Kolkata Knight Riders dominated in seasons like 2011, 2018, 2020, and 2025, winning every match and asserting their power in this matchup. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals has also had impressive performances particularly in the early years like 2008, 2014, and 2015 where they triumphed in key games. More recently, Rajasthan achieved notable victories in 2021, 2022, and 2023 showing they can compete with Kolkata’s momentum. Even in 2024 Rajasthan secured a narrow win while one match was called off making the rivalry even more unpredictable.
KKR vs RR: Top IPL Encounters
Let’s take a closer look at the top IPL encounters between Kolkata Knight Riders and the Rajasthan Royals, highlighting their memorable head-to-head clashes.
IPL 2015, Mumbai: At Mumbai, Rajasthan Royals eliminated the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders with an exciting 9-run victory. Shane Watson stood out with an unbeaten 104 runs off 59 balls leading RR to 199/6. KKR’s chase got off to a rough start as Gambhir and Uthappa were dismissed early but Yusuf Pathan’s 44 runs and Andre Russell’s 37 runs kept their hopes alive. The key moment came when Chris Morris took two crucial wickets in the 14th over getting rid of Russell and Suryakumar Yadav. Umesh Yadav fought back with 24 runs but KKR ended at 190/9 allowing RR to clinch a playoff spot with a thrilling win.
