IPL 2023 | KKR vs RR | Head-to-Head Record

image-lhiwde9cJos Buttler played regained his form in the last match against SRH (Source: AP Photo)

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) entertain fans in Match No. 56 of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday, May 11, 20223, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata at 7.30 PM IST. Nitish Rana's KKR and Sanju Samson's RR will meet each other for the first and last time in the league phase of this season. However, before the game goes live, here is a look at the KKR vs RR head-to-head record.

But before diving into the head-to-head record of the two, let us see how these two sides have performed so far in IPL 2023.



KKR in IPL 2023

The Knight Riders have blown hot and cold in this campaign, playing 11 matches with five victories and six defeats. With 10 points and a net run rate of -0.079, they are placed in the sixth position in the table. (All scenarios till match No. 54)

KKR Last Match in IPL 2023

KKR played their last game against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at home and emerged victorious by a margin of 5 wickets.

Visiting skipper Shikhar Dhawan won the toss and opted to bat first. He led his side from the front by scoring 57 off 47. Wicketkeeper batter Jitesh Sharma and hard-hitter Shahrukh Khan amassed 21 each as the Kings posted 179/7 on the board. Varun Chakaravarthy was the pick of the KKR bowlers for his spell of 3/26 (4).

In reply, captain Nitish Rana racked up 51 off 38, but Andre Russell denied PBKS a victory as he smashed 42 off just 22 with the help of 3 fours and as many maximums. The home side reached the target on the final delivery of the game. Russell grabbed the Player of the Match award for his game-changing knock.


RR in IPL 2023

It's been the same season for RR, like that of KKR, as even they have played 11 matches with five wins and six losses. With 10 points and a positive net run rate of 0.388, they are placed above the Knight Riders in the fifth spot. (All scenarios till Match No. 54)

RR Last Match in IPL 2023

The Royals played their last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at home and suffered a heartbreaking loss on the final ball of the encounter.

Skipper Sanju Samson won the toss, and RR elected to bat first. Yashasvi Jaiswal got dismissed for 35 off 18, but his opening partner Jos Buttler finally returned to form in some style. The Englishman slammed 95 off just 59 with ten fours and four sixes, while Samson also hit 66 off 38, which included four fours and five maximums. Courtesy of the trio, the home side posted a huge total of 214/2 on the board.

Chasing 215, Abhishek Sharma and Rahul Tripathi mustered 55 and 47 runs, respectively. Heinrich Klaasen played a solid cameo of 26 off 12 with two fours and two maximums. But Glenn Phillips just came in and struck 25 off 7 with one four and three sixes. Then, with five runs needed off the final delivery, pacer Sandeep Sharma overstepped, and Abdul Samad smashed a six off the free-hit (last ball) to clinch a thriller for the Orange Army by four wickets. Phillips was awarded the Player of the Match award for his brief, game-changing knock.


KKR vs RR, Head-to-Head

KKR vs RR, Head-to-Head (Overall IPL)

The Knight Riders and the Royals have met each other 26 times in the league's history, with KKR winning on 14 occasions and RR on 12. Both sides have played two tied matches, and both were defeated by the Royals (2009 and 2014).Head-to-Head

Matches: 26
Kolkata Knight Riders won: 14
Rajasthan Royals won: 12


KKR vs RR, IPL 2023

Latest face-off: KKR vs RR

Both sides last met in Match No. 47 of IPL 2022 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where the 2012 and 2014 champions KKR beat the inaugural season winners RR by a margin of 7 wickets.

The Royals batted first and reached 152/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Captain Samson scored 54 while Shimron Hetmyer remained not out on 27 off 13. In reply, skipper Shreyas Iyer amassed 34 while Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh remained unbeaten on 48 and 42 runs, respectively, as the Knight Riders completed the chase in 19.1 overs. Rinku won the Player of the Match award for his quickfire knock in 23 deliveries.

Brief Score, KKR vs RR, IPL 2022 - Match 47

Rajasthan Royals - 152/5 (20 overs)
Highest Scorer: Sanju Samson - 54 (49)
Best Bowling: Tim Southee - 2/46 (4 overs)

Kolkata Knight Riders - 158/3 (19.1 overs)
Highest Scorer: Nitish Rana - 48* (37)
Best Bowling: Trent Boult - 1/25 (4 overs)