Kolkata Night Rider (KKR) locks the horn Royal Challenger Bengaluru (RCB) In the first game of IPL 2025. The tournament opener is scheduled to take place on Saturday (March 22nd) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
KKR is the defending champion and wants to start the campaign with victory. They had a spectacular campaign last season and looked almost invincible in the second half of the tournament.
Taking charge of the new captain of IPL 2025, KKR hopes to launch the campaign with victory and offer another successful season.
For RCB, the target is the same – wins the first IPL title. They also appoint a new captain for the season and hope that their fate will change. Rajat Patidar can make history by leading the RCB this season and leading the franchise to the title.
With KKR and RCB all set up in the game, I’m looking at my head-to-head records in the IPL.
KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head Record-IPL 2025, Match 1:
| statistics | Match | KKR won | RCB won | draw | tied up | nr |
| whole | 34 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| At Eden Gardens | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In the last five matches | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| With an IPL in progress | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head Record: Important Statistics
According to IPL’s direct records from KKR vs RCB, both teams have played 34 games against each other so far. KKR has dominated this rivalry very much by winning 20 out of 34 games. Meanwhile, RCB only wins 14 games against KKR.
KKR has better records at home too. Both teams have played 12 games for Eden Gardens, and KKR won eight of these games, while RCB won in just four games.
Last year, KKR and RCB played two games in the league stage, with the Kolkatabase outfit winning both matches.
KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head Record: The Last 5 Matches
Not only is the overall head-to-head record, but KKR has dominated this rival in recent seasons. The real-life champion won four of the last five games against RCB. In fact, the RCB has not beaten KKR since 2022.
The final 5 KKR vs RCB game results:
- Kolkata Knight Rider won with 7 wickets
- Kolkata Night Rider won by one run
- Kolkata Night Rider won with 81 runs
- Kolkata Night Rider won with 21 runs
- Royal Challenger Bangalore won with 3 wickets
Conclusion:
KKR has the advantage over head-to-head records against the RCB. They are also favourites to win upcoming games and are looking to further strengthen their record for Bengaluru-based costumes. Meanwhile, RCB is desperate to end their four-match losing streak against KKR.