Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening match of IPL 2025 on Saturday, March 22, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. As the defending champions, KKR will aim to kick off their campaign with a victory, building on their dominant performance in the latter half of the previous season.
With a new captain at the helm, KKR is determined to replicate their success from IPL 2024. Meanwhile, RCB, under the leadership of newly appointed skipper Rajat Patidar, will be striving to clinch their maiden IPL title and turn their fortunes around.
KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head Records – IPL 2025, Match 1:
Here’s a breakdown of their head-to-head statistics in the IPL:
| Stats | Matches | KKR Won | RCB Won | Draw | Tied | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| At Eden Gardens | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 Matches | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In IPL 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Key Highlights:
- KKR has dominated the rivalry, winning 20 out of 34 matches, while RCB has secured 14 wins.
- At Eden Gardens, KKR has won 8 out of 12 encounters, with RCB managing just 4 victories.
- In the last five matches, KKR has emerged victorious in four, with RCB’s only win dating back to 2022.
Results of Last 5 KKR vs RCB Matches:
- Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets
- Kolkata Knight Riders won by 1 run
- Kolkata Knight Riders won by 81 runs
- Kolkata Knight Riders won by 21 runs
- Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 3 wickets
Conclusion:
KKR holds a significant edge in their head-to-head record against RCB and will enter the match as favorites. The Kolkata-based team will look to extend their dominance, while RCB will be eager to break their four-match losing streak against KKR and start their campaign on a positive note.
