KKR vs DC — All-Time IPL Stats, Head-to-Head & Record

KKR vs DC — The All-Time IPL Stats Picture

When Kolkata Knight Riders take on Delhi Capitals, two contrasting IPL stories collide. Kolkata bring Narine-led mystery spin, Rinku Singh at the death, 3 titles since 2012. Delhi counter with young Indian core, Pant as a match-winner, strong overseas pace. Across 33 matches stretching back to 2008, this rivalry has produced finals, last-ball thrillers, and statement performances on both sides.

This is the complete KKR vs DC all-time stats comparison — head-to-head record, trophy count, top run-scorers, top wicket-takers, biggest wins, and a clear verdict on who has the better overall IPL record heading into IPL 2026.

KKR vs DC Head-to-Head Record

Stat	KKR	DC
Total Matches	33	33
Wins	16	17
No Result	0	0
Win % (H2H)	48.5%	51.5%

Delhi Capitals dominate the head-to-head, winning 17 of the 33 matches against Kolkata Knight Riders.

The numbers tell only part of the story. Kolkata's edge comes from Narine-led mystery spin, while Delhi have leaned on young Indian core. When these sides meet, the team that controls the powerplay overs typically controls the result — particularly at neutral venues where neither side enjoys home conditions.

For deeper context, see the complete IPL head-to-head records guide.

Trophy Count — KKR vs DC

Kolkata Knight Riders have the clear edge in trophies — 3 vs 0.

Kolkata Knight Riders — 3 IPL titles (2012, 2014, 2024)

• 2012
• 2014
• 2024

Delhi Capitals — 0 IPL titles

For the full list of trophyless franchises and the IPL champions list, see IPL records and all-time stats.

Finals & Playoffs Record

Team	Finals Played	Titles
KKR	4	3
DC	1	0

Kolkata Knight Riders have reached more IPL finals (4 vs 1) — a marker of long-term consistency that Delhi Capitals have not yet matched.

Top Run-Scorers — KKR vs DC All-Time

Kolkata Knight Riders — All-Time Top Run-Scorers:

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Gautam Gambhir	154+	4,217+	31.5	124
Robin Uthappa	129+	3,300+	27.5	130.5
Andre Russell	110+	2,500+	29.4	175
Shreyas Iyer	50+	1,400+	33	132
Nitish Rana	80+	2,000+	29.5	134

Delhi Capitals — All-Time Top Run-Scorers:

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Rishabh Pant	100+	3,000+	35	148
Shikhar Dhawan	80+	2,700+	36	130
David Warner	50+	1,700+	38	138
Prithvi Shaw	65+	1,500+	24.5	145
Shreyas Iyer	70+	1,900+	30	125

Gautam Gambhir leads the Kolkata run charts with over 4,217 IPL runs. Rishabh Pant is Delhi's leading run-getter with 3,000+ runs. In direct head-to-heads, both have produced match-defining innings against the opposition, but the wider story is depth — a top order still finding its long-term identity.

Top Wicket-Takers — KKR vs DC All-Time

Kolkata Knight Riders — All-Time Top Wicket-Takers:

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Sunil Narine	165+	180+	24.5	6.7
Piyush Chawla	100+	95+	28	7.7
Andre Russell	110+	90+	25.5	9.2
Varun Chakravarthy	65+	80+	23.5	7.2

Delhi Capitals — All-Time Top Wicket-Takers:

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Kagiso Rabada	60+	90+	19.5	8.2
Amit Mishra	100+	110+	23.5	7.4
Anrich Nortje	35+	50+	22	8.4
Khaleel Ahmed	50+	55+	27.5	8.6

Sunil Narine leads the Kolkata wicket charts. Kagiso Rabada is Delhi's most successful bowler. The death-overs duel between these two attacks — particularly in the 18th and 19th overs — has decided more KKR-vs-DC matches than any other single phase of play.

For more on the most wickets in IPL history and most sixes in IPL history, see the dedicated record trackers.

Captains & Icon Players

Team	Current Captain	Icon Player
KKR	Shreyas Iyer	Sunil Narine
DC	Axar Patel	Rishabh Pant

Sunil remains the face of Kolkata, even as Shreyas Iyer takes captaincy responsibilities forward. For Delhi, Rishabh stays the franchise icon, with Axar Patel handling captaincy duties.

Home Venues & Conditions

Kolkata Knight Riders — Home: Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Known to fans simply as Eden Gardens, this venue has a slower surface that historically rewards spinners and well-set batters.

Delhi Capitals — Home: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Delhi's home advantage at Kotla is built around the strengths of their squad.

For the complete venue breakdown, see the IPL 2026 complete venue guide.

KKR vs DC in IPL 2026

The two teams meet twice in IPL 2026 — once at Eden Gardens and once at Kotla. Based on form coming into the season:

• KKR's strength: Narine-led mystery spin, Rinku Singh at the death, 3 titles since 2012.
• KKR's weakness: inconsistent middle order, top-heavy reliance on overseas stars.
• DC's strength: young Indian core, Pant as a match-winner, strong overseas pace.
• DC's weakness: never won the title, recent rebuilding cycles, captaincy churn.

For complete fantasy picks and Dream11 strategy across IPL 2026, see Dream11 captain picks for all IPL 2026 matches.

The Verdict — KKR or DC?

Delhi Capitals have the better all-time IPL record. They lead the head-to-head 17-16, have a stronger long-term win rate, and have generally been the more consistent franchise across IPL history.

That does not mean Kolkata Knight Riders are without their own claim. Narine-led mystery spin gives them upside in any single matchup. But across all available IPL data, the Delhi edge is real.

Related Reading

• IPL all-time records and stats
• IPL head-to-head records — complete guide
• MI vs CSK — the all-time IPL comparison
• KKR vs PBKS — the all-time IPL comparison
• IPL 2026 complete teams and schedule guide
• Most sixes in IPL history
• Most wickets in IPL history

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the KKR vs DC head-to-head record?

KKR trail DC 16-17 in 33 matches. KKR have a 48.5% win rate and DC have a 51.5% win rate in this fixture.

Who has won more IPL trophies — KKR or DC?

Kolkata Knight Riders have 3 IPL titles (2012, 2014, 2024). Delhi Capitals have 0 IPL titles. Kolkata Knight Riders are the more successful franchise by trophy count.

Who is KKR's all-time top run-scorer?

Gautam Gambhir leads the Kolkata Knight Riders run charts with over 4,217 IPL runs at an average around 31.5.

Who is DC's all-time top run-scorer?

Rishabh Pant leads the Delhi Capitals run charts with over 3,000 IPL runs at an average around 35.

Who is KKR's all-time top wicket-taker?

Sunil Narine leads the Kolkata Knight Riders wicket charts with over 180 IPL wickets at an economy of 6.7.

Who is DC's all-time top wicket-taker?

Kagiso Rabada leads the Delhi Capitals wicket charts with over 90 IPL wickets at an economy of 8.2.

When do KKR and DC play in IPL 2026?

KKR and DC face each other twice in IPL 2026 — once at Eden Gardens and once at Kotla. For the complete schedule, see the IPL 2026 schedule and fixtures.