Despite the current disparity in form, the rivalry between the two franchises remains one of the most contentious in IPL history. In 31 encounters, Kolkata Knight Riders hold a slim lead with 16 wins against Rajasthan Royals’ 12.
At the Eden Gardens, however, the balance tilts further in Kolkata’s favour. Rajasthan have lost seven of their 11 matches here, including a visit in 2025 where they fell behind in the 206 chase. In this game, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was dismissed for 4 by Vaibhav Arora, who continues to spearhead a depleted Kolkata bowling attack.
