The two greatest sides in the history of the much-anticipated IPL 2025, KKR vs RCB, remain to be the kickoff for the 18th edition of the game. Out of these two teams, Kolkata Knight Riders come forward as the defending champions, and on the other hand, RCB is the team relishing one of the largest fanbases in the history of the IPL.
RCB are yet to win their maiden IPL title, and considering the 18th season of the game, they have sported Kohli’s jersey number ‘18’ to be the year of the showdown and the year that would end their long wait for an IPL title.
Both these teams have announced their new captains after they let go of their previous captains, as KKR even released their title-winning captain. Ajinkya Rahane will lead KKR for the first time, while Rajat Patidar will be the held skipper for the first time in the IPL. He will have the likes of the great Virat Kohli as his torchbearer.
With the much-anticipated match about to be the opening match of the IPL, it is scheduled to be held on the 22nd of March at Eden Gardens. The match will be held after the IPL opening ceremony and will include the likes of singer Shreya Ghosal, Karan Aujla, and Bollywood diva Disha Patani.
KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head Record in the IPL:
The two teams have had an intense rivalry, though they have never had the privilege to play each other in the playoffs, as all of their matches came in the group league stages. The rivalry between the two teams intensified with the on-field tension between two Delhi boys, KKR’s then-skipper Gautam Gambhir and RCB’s greatest-ever Virat Kohli.
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders have played each other in 34 IPL matches, with KKR being the heavyweights who have been more promising performers.
Matches Played: 34
KKR Won: 20
RCB Won: 14
N/R: 0
At Eden Gardens:
Matches Played: 12
KKR Won: 8
RCB Won: 4
N/R: 0
At Chinnaswamy Stadium:
Matches Played: 12
KKR Won: 8
RCB Won: 4
N/R: 0
At a neutral venue:
Matches Played: 10
KKR Won: 4
RCB Won: 6
N/R: 0
KKR vs RCB Most Runs in IPL
The former captain and the greatest of all time for RCB, Virat Kohli, has the most exemplary record in the IPL against KKR as an opponent. Kohli scored 861 runs and was followed by the universe boss, Chris Gayle, who had 631 runs as well.
Meanwhile, for the Kolkata Knight Riders, Gautam Gambhir scored 475 runs, the most among the two teams, while ABD also scored the same number of runs against this opposition, playing for the Red Devils. Meanwhile, Brendon McCullum, who starred for both teams, scored 411 runs in this rivalry.
KKR vs RCB Most Wickets in IPL
Among the wicket-takers, two of the most legendary spinners from the two franchises stood over all others, as Sunil Narine remains the highest wicket-taker with 23 scalps and Yuzvendra Chahal also has 19 wickets, second on the list. Vinay Kumar has 17 wickets starring for both sides, while Varun Chakravarthy is the star to watch out for in KKR’s campaign; he earlier defined his career with 13 wickets.
KKR vs RCB Highest and Lowest Score in IPL
The highest score between the two franchises was scored by KKR back in the very first game, which intensified the rivalry back in 2008. Brendon McCullum remains the highest individual scorer in an inning with 158* runs. KKR then scored 222.
The lowest score between the two has been on RCB’s part since Virat Kohli led the side back in 2017 and struggled against KKR as they were dismissed for just 49 runs, the lowest total in the history of the IPL.
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