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

KKR vs RR — The All-Time IPL Stats Picture

When Kolkata Knight Riders take on Rajasthan Royals, two contrasting IPL stories collide. Kolkata bring Narine-led mystery spin, Rinku Singh at the death, 3 titles since 2012. Rajasthan counter with inaugural champions, Jaiswal-Jadeja batting spine, strong 2026 auction rebuild. Across 28 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 RR 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 RR Head-to-Head Record

Stat	KKR	RR
Total Matches	28	28
Wins	15	13
No Result	0	0
Win % (H2H)	53.6%	46.4%

Kolkata Knight Riders dominate the head-to-head, winning 15 of the 28 matches against Rajasthan Royals.

The numbers tell only part of the story. Kolkata's edge comes from Narine-led mystery spin, while Rajasthan have leaned on inaugural champions. 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 RR

Kolkata Knight Riders have the clear edge in trophies — 3 vs 1.

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

• 2012
• 2014
• 2024

Rajasthan Royals — 1 IPL title (2008)

• 2008

For the complete list of every IPL champion since 2008, see IPL records and all-time stats.

Finals & Playoffs Record

Team	Finals Played	Titles
KKR	4	3
RR	3	1

Kolkata Knight Riders have reached more IPL finals (4 vs 3) — a marker of long-term consistency that Rajasthan Royals have not yet matched.

Top Run-Scorers — KKR vs RR 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

Rajasthan Royals — All-Time Top Run-Scorers:

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Sanju Samson	150+	4,200+	30	138
Jos Buttler	80+	3,000+	39	148
Yashasvi Jaiswal	50+	1,800+	36	152
Ajinkya Rahane	100+	2,800+	30	120
Steve Smith	95+	2,495+	35	127

Gautam Gambhir leads the Kolkata run charts with over 4,217 IPL runs. Sanju Samson is Rajasthan's leading run-getter with 4,200+ 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 RR 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

Rajasthan Royals — All-Time Top Wicket-Takers:

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Yuzvendra Chahal	50+	70+	22	7.8
Trent Boult	50+	60+	24	8
Shane Watson	90+	85+	28.5	7.9
Ravichandran Ashwin	50+	50+	28	7.5

Sunil Narine leads the Kolkata wicket charts. Yuzvendra Chahal is Rajasthan's most successful bowler. The death-overs duel between these two attacks — particularly in the 18th and 19th overs — has decided more KKR-vs-RR 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
RR	Riyan Parag	Yashasvi Jaiswal

Sunil remains the face of Kolkata, even as Shreyas Iyer takes captaincy responsibilities forward. For Rajasthan, Riyan Parag leads RR as captain; Sanju Samson moved to CSK pre-2026 auction.

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.

Rajasthan Royals — Home: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Rajasthan's home advantage at Jaipur comes from familiarity with conditions and the Jaiswal-led explosive top order.

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

KKR vs RR in IPL 2026

The two teams meet twice in IPL 2026 — once at Eden Gardens and once at Jaipur. 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.
• RR's strength: inaugural champions, Jaiswal-Jadeja batting spine, strong 2026 auction rebuild.
• RR's weakness: only 1 title (2008), inconsistent across decades, mid-table for years.

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

The Verdict — KKR or RR?

Kolkata Knight Riders have the better all-time IPL record. They lead the head-to-head 15-13, have more titles (3 vs 1), and have generally been the more consistent franchise across IPL history.

That does not mean Rajasthan Royals are without their own claim. inaugural champions gives them upside in any single matchup. But across all available IPL data, the Kolkata 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 RR head-to-head record?

KKR lead RR 15-13 in 28 matches. KKR have a 53.6% win rate and RR have a 46.4% win rate in this fixture.

Who has won more IPL trophies — KKR or RR?

Kolkata Knight Riders have 3 IPL titles (2012, 2014, 2024). Rajasthan Royals have 1 IPL title (2008). 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 RR's all-time top run-scorer?

Sanju Samson leads the Rajasthan Royals run charts with over 4,200 IPL runs at an average around 30.

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 RR's all-time top wicket-taker?

Yuzvendra Chahal leads the Rajasthan Royals wicket charts with over 70 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.8.

When do KKR and RR play in IPL 2026?

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