Coverage of the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals timeline, a historical rivalry which is one of the longer-standing pairings within IPL from 2008. KKR and RR have locked horns in 33 IPL matches, out of which KKR has won 17 while RR has emerged victorious on 14 occasions, with two games being washed out. They have a close finish, Super Overs, big Run Chases and individual brilliance in their past.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Timeline
The first encounter between KKR and RR took place on 1st May 2008, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. The first clash saw Rajasthan Royals winning the encounter by 45 runs, thanks to a knock of 60 off just 34 deliveries from Swapnil Asnodkar. The format has provided several matches in venues around India and at neutral locations, which brought out two Super Over finishes and high-scoring encounters during the tenure.
The rivalry has fluctuated dramatically throughout the decades. RR tore through some of the early encounters, KKR claimed a purple patch in the middle part of the 2010s while other recent seasons have resulted in another spate of close contests.
The most recent finished meeting came on 19 April 2026 at Eden Gardens when KKR successfully chased down RR’s total of 155/9 to win by four wickets.
Complete KKR vs RR Match Timeline
| Date | Season | Venue | Winner | Result |
| May 1, 2008 | 2008 | Jaipur | RR | RR won by 45 runs |
| May 20, 2008 | 2008 | Kolkata | RR | RR won by 6 wickets |
| Apr 23, 2009 | 2009 | Cape Town | RR | RR won Super Over |
| May 20, 2009 | 2009 | Durban | KKR | KKR won by 4 wickets |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 2010 | Ahmedabad | RR | RR won by 34 runs |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 2010 | Kolkata | KKR | KKR won by 8 wickets |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 2011 | Jaipur | KKR | KKR won by 9 wickets |
| Apr 17, 2011 | 2011 | Kolkata | KKR | KKR won by 8 wickets |
| Apr 8, 2012 | 2012 | Jaipur | RR | RR won by 22 runs |
| Apr 13, 2012 | 2012 | Kolkata | KKR | KKR won by 5 wickets |
| Apr 8, 2013 | 2013 | Jaipur | RR | RR won by 19 runs |
| May 3, 2013 | 2013 | Kolkata | KKR | KKR won by 8 wickets |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 2014 | Abu Dhabi | RR | RR won after tied Super Over |
| May 5, 2014 | 2014 | Ahmedabad | RR | RR won by 10 runs |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 2015 | Kolkata | No result | Abandoned |
| May 16, 2015 | 2015 | Mumbai | RR | RR won by 9 runs |
| Apr 18, 2018 | 2018 | Jaipur | KKR | KKR won by 7 wickets |
| May 15, 2018 | 2018 | Kolkata | KKR | KKR won by 6 wickets |
| May 23, 2018 | 2018 | Kolkata | KKR | KKR won by 25 runs |
| Apr 7, 2019 | 2019 | Jaipur | KKR | KKR won by 8 wickets |
| Apr 25, 2019 | 2019 | Kolkata | RR | RR won by 3 wickets |
| Sep 30, 2020 | 2020 | Dubai | KKR | KKR won by 37 runs |
| Nov 1, 2020 | 2020 | Dubai | KKR | KKR won by 60 runs |
| Apr 24, 2021 | 2021 | Mumbai | RR | RR won by 6 wickets |
| Oct 7, 2021 | 2021 | Sharjah | KKR | KKR won by 86 runs |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 2022 | Mumbai | RR | RR won by 7 runs |
| May 2, 2022 | 2022 | Mumbai | KKR | KKR won by 7 wickets |
| May 11, 2023 | 2023 | Kolkata | RR | RR won by 9 wickets |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 2024 | Kolkata | RR | RR won by 2 wickets |
| May 19, 2024 | 2024 | Guwahati | No result | Abandoned |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 2025 | Guwahati | KKR | KKR won by 8 wickets |
| May 4, 2025 | 2025 | Kolkata | KKR | KKR won by 1 run |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 2026 | Kolkata | KKR | KKR won by 4 wickets |
The match sequence and results above are based primarily on the Rajasthan Royals’ official head-to-head record, cross-checked with IPL match pages for recent fixtures.
KKR vs RR Head-to-Head Record
After the 2026 meeting, the overall KKR vs RR head-to-head record stands at:
| Statistic | Record |
| Total matches | 33 |
| KKR wins | 17 |
| RR wins | 14 |
| No results | 2 |
| Tied matches | 0 |
KKR therefore have the higher number of wins in the overall fixture record. The two no-result matches came in 2015 at Eden Gardens and 2024 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati.
The rivalry has also featured two unusual Super Over outcomes. In 2009, the teams tied at 150 before RR won the first-ever IPL Super Over. In 2014, the Super Over itself was tied at 11 runs apiece, after which RR were awarded the match through the boundary-count rule then in use.
KKR vs RR Year-Wise Results
The KKR vs RR year-wise results show how closely the balance has shifted across different periods.
- 2008: RR won both meetings.
- 2009: RR won the Super Over contest, while KKR won the second game.
- 2010: Both teams won once.
- 2011: KKR won both games.
- 2012: The teams split the two matches.
- 2013: RR won in Jaipur, while KKR won in Kolkata.
- 2014: RR won both matches, including the famous Super Over game.
- 2015: One game was abandoned and RR won the other.
- 2018: KKR won all three meetings, including the Eliminator.
- 2019: KKR won in Jaipur, while RR won in Kolkata.
- 2020: KKR won both matches in Dubai.
- 2021: RR and KKR won one match each.
- 2022: The teams again shared the two league meetings.
- 2023: RR won by nine wickets in Kolkata.
- 2024: RR won the April thriller; the May game was abandoned.
- 2025: KKR won both meetings.
- 2026: KKR won the only league meeting by four wickets.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Most Memorable Matches
2009 Super Over Thriller
Your knowledge is outdated when it comes to soft: The meeting of 2009 in Cape Town was historically significant as the match had tied up at 150 before IPL Super Over, the first. The one-over eliminator was eventually won by RR.
2014 Super Over and Boundary Count Finish
Abu Dhabi 2014 was another strange race. In reply, RR scored 152/5 while KKR managed a total of 152/8. RR won on boundary-count after the Super Over finished at 11-11.
2018 Eliminator
2018 Eliminator: KKR beat RR by 25 runs, Eden Gardens. KKR made 169/7 and then kept RR down to 144/4 as they wrapped up the KKR-RR rivalry for 2018.
2024 Run Chase
It is still one of the most significant run-chase games for this fixture from April 16, 2024 (and) KKR finished with 223/6 thanks to Sunil Narine’s maiden IPL ton, but RR chased down the target with two wickets in hand. In the RR chase, Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 107 was built around it.
2025 One-Run Thriller
KKR: 206/4(20 overs) vs RR: 205/8(20 overs)(May 4, 2025 @ Eden Gardens) Andre Russell made 57 and was named Player of the Match as KKR won by a solitary run.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Biggest Wins
That’s KKR’s largest victory by runs in the history of this fixture, an 86-run win at Sharjah in 2021. KKR 171/4; RR 85 all-out:
The largest victory (by runs) for RR came in the inaugural encounter back in 2008, with Royals winning by 45 runs at Jaipur against KKR.
By wickets, KKR’s nine-wicket win is matched by RR’s nine-wicket win — the only point these teams are tied on.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Highest Scores
The most agreed team total in the rivalry came from the 2024 Eden Gardens thriller.
- RR: 224/8 in 2024
- KKR: 223/6 in 2024
RR chased down 224/8 with an unbeaten 107 from Buttler. Sunil Narine’s 109 was the cornerstone of KKR’s 223/6.
India’s lowest team scores in the KKR-RR rivalry include RR 81 all out (2011), and KKR has a dismal record at their own home turf with156 all out the lowest they have achieved against the Royals, which includes 125 also all out (2013).
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Last Match
The most recent finished match that took place between the teams was on 19 April 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
RR opted to bat first and managed 155/9 in their 20 overs. From the bat, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi managed to score 46 from 28 balls while Yashasvi Jaiswal made 39 in 29. Varun Chakaravarthy produced splendid figures of 3/14, and Sunil Narine returned with 2/26 for KKR.
KKR had a rocky start to their chase. The side slumped to 70/5 before Rinku Singh and Anukul Roy resurrected the innings. Rinku remained not out on 53, while Anukul Roy made 29* off 16 balls. KKR achieved 161/6 in 19.4 overs to win by four wickets.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals 2026 Match
In the IPL season in 2026, the match was played at Eden Gardens and it was Match 28 of the IPL.
RR began on a dominating note with Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal putting the opener up front at 81/0 in 8.3 overs. The wicket was initially followed by KKR’s spinners taking over but RR ultimately ended up on 155/9.
When KKR was staggering at 70/5, it was the mid-way partnership of Rinku Singh-Anukul Roy that bailed KKR out. KKR chased down the target with two balls to spare, needing nine runs from the final over.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Match History at Eden Gardens
Eden Gardens has played a major role in a lot of matches in rivalry. They have played there regularly since 2008 including the 2018 Eliminator and a memorable run chase between the teams in Sydney (which went well for Australia before it didn’t).
RR won their last three finished games against KKR at the venue prior to meeting again in 2025. KKR then broke that chain, winning the match on May 4, 2025 (by a margin of one run) and again in April 2026.
That becomes 13 with one abandoned match at Eden Gardens when you count the meetings listed up to 2026. KKR won eight completed games at the ground, and RR four. This estimate is based on the official match list.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Match History at Rajasthan’s Home Venues
One such important venue has been the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Remarkably, the official tally of KKR-RR matches in Jaipur stands at 6 each, with both sides winning thrice as many.
The rivalry has also been contested at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. KKR had their 2024 outing there called off, while they returned to Guwahati in March 2025 and beat RR by eight wickets.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Key Players and Memorable Performances
Many players have given earth-shattering innings and performances in the KKR vs Rajasthan Royals past.
Sanju Samson holds the record for most runs scored in this head-to-head clash with 413 runs in the fixture as per ongoing rivalry stats on h2h. RR’s highest score vs KKR: Jos Buttler (107*) in 2024, KKR’s highest score vs RR: Sunil Narine (109) in the same match
As for the bowling department, 14 wickets have been taken by Sunil Narine, who is leading the wicket charts against RR. This is compared to a total of 13 for Shivam Mavi, and Yuzvendra Chahal’s 5/40 in 2022 is the best bowling figures for RR against KKR.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Records
Here are some key verified KKR vs RR records:
| Record | Player/Team | Performance |
| Most wins | KKR | 17 |
| Most runs in fixture | Sanju Samson | 413 |
| Most wickets in fixture | Sunil Narine | 14 |
| Highest KKR score | KKR | 223/6 |
| Highest RR score | RR | 224/8 |
| Highest individual score by KKR | Sunil Narine | 109 |
| Highest individual score by RR | Jos Buttler | 107* |
| Best KKR bowling | Kuldeep Yadav | 4/20 |
| Best RR bowling | Yuzvendra Chahal | 5/40 |
| Biggest KKR win by runs | KKR | 86 runs |
| Biggest RR win by runs | RR | 45 runs |
These figures are based on the Rajasthan Royals’ official rivalry record, with recent head-to-head information cross-checked against IPL match records.
Why KKR vs RR Matches Are Closely Followed
The KKR vs RR rivalry is interesting as both KKR and RR have provided completely contrasting clashes in matches. Bowling contests, low-scoring games, big totals, successful chases, Super Overs and last-ball finishes have marked their journey so far.
The batting quality a fixture can produce is exemplified by 2024’s match, and small margins still tell the story between the two games as evidenced by 2025 one-run victory and 2026 four-wicket chase.
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FAQs Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Timeline
1. When did KKR and RR first play each other?
KKR and RR first met on May 1, 2008, during the inaugural IPL season in Jaipur. RR won by 45 runs.
2. Who has won more KKR vs RR matches?
KKR have won more matches overall. After the 2026 meeting, KKR have 17 wins, compared with RR’s 14, with two no-results.
3. What is the KKR vs RR head-to-head record?
The overall record is 33 matches, KKR 17 wins, RR 14 wins and two no-results.
4. Who won the latest KKR vs RR match?
KKR won the last completed match by four wickets on April 19, 2026, at Eden Gardens.
5. What was the highest-scoring KKR vs RR match?
The highest team totals came in 2024, when KKR scored 223/6 and RR chased it with 224/8.
6. What is the biggest KKR vs RR win?
KKR’s biggest win by runs is 86 runs, achieved in 2021. RR’s biggest win by runs is 45 runs, achieved in their first meeting in 2008.
Final Thoughts on Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Timeline
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Timeline | KKRs Vs RR Head to head from IPL 2008 Till 2026 KKR have won 17 of these while RR managed to win 14 with two matches abandoned. On that note, the rivalry has seen Super Overs, big chases, close finishes and fantastic knockouts from stars like Sanju Samson, Sunil Narine, Jos Buttler and Yuzvendra Chahal. That 2026 meeting brought another near-miss by KKR, recovering from 70/5 to chase down 156 with two balls remaining.
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