Indian primer league (IPL) in the most demanding and expensive league in the world, and have huge fan base, as we know that in IPL there are 10 franchise (team) participate, and represents our state with huge fanbase, some comes through regional and some comes through the players fan base, owners fan base, and these fan base creates Rivalry between the teams, and the most common Rivalry we seen between the KKR and RR IPL Team,
both the teams have passionate owners, famous players, and loyal fanbases, have been consistent in creating thrilling matches- ranging from heart-stopping finishes to dominating performances.
In This post talks about the latest Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders head-to-head match results, record of both teams, top players, and a detailed analysis of the franchises.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Franchise: Overview
| Franchise Name | Rajasthan Royals (RR) |
| Owner Name | Manoj Badale |
| Net Worth (2025) | $500 Million |
| Represents | Rajasthan |
| Founded Year | 2008 |
| Coach (2025) | Rahul Dravid |
| Captain (2025) | Sanju Samson |
Rajasthan Royals made their IPL debut in 2008 and set a new record by winning the league’s first championship under the leadership of captain Shane Warne. Since then, the team is proud of being the “underdog”, constantly outperforming its rivals, Rajasthan Royals has emerged as a very strong team in IPL 2025, with young Indian players like Sanju Samson (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag included in the team, Rajasthan Royals won in 2008, reached the final in 2022, and are considered strong contenders to win the trophy in IPL 2025
Rajasthan Royals Over The Years
| IPL Year | Team Position | Total Match Wins | RR’s Achievements |
| 2008 | Champion | 13 | Shane Warne’s leadership, underdog story |
| 2013 | 3rd | 11 | Playoffs, Champions League spot |
| 2018 | 4th | 7 | Return to playoffs |
| 2022 | Runners-up | 10 | Lost in the final |
| 2024 | 3rd (Playoffs) | 9 | Playoffs, record chase vs KKR |
| 2025 | 9th | 4 | Rebuilding phase |
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Overview
| Franchise Name | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) |
| Owner’s Name | Shahrukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Jay Mehta |
| Net Worth (2025) | $109 Milllion |
| Represents | Kolkata |
| Founded Year | 2008 |
| Coach (2025) | Chandrakant Pandit |
| Captain (2025) | Ajinkya Rahane |
Kolkata Knight Riders, also known as KKR, whose IPL journey started in 2008, whose owner is the famous Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan, and because of representing Kolkata, the KKR franchise has a huge fan base, KKR’s IPL journey has been very good, and in IPL season 2012, 2014 and 2024 KKR won the trophy by winning the IPL final match, and was runner up in 2021 and as per its first IPL season, KKR is expected to perform well in IPL season 2025.
The KKR’s performance, which is heavily featured by internationally famous players such as Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and more recently, Quinton de Kock, has been driving the team’s winning streaks. KKR is almost unbeatable at Eden Gardens, and their decision to invest in building a strong finishing core and implementing interesting tactics has made them very difficult opponents.
Kolkata Knight Riders Over the Years
| IPL Year | Position | Wins | KKR’s Achievements |
| 2012 | Champions | 12 | First IPL title, Gautam Gambhir’s captaincy |
| 2014 | Champions | 11 | Second title, G Gambhir, Robin Uthappa |
| 2021 | Runners-up | 9 | Finalists vs CSK |
| 2024 | Champions | 11 | Third title, dominant season, Sunil Narine MVP |
| 2025 | 8th | 5 | Inconsistent year |
RR Vs KKR’s First IPL Faceoff
The Royals and the Knight Riders first competed on May 1, 2008, during the inaugural season of the IPL. The Royals recorded a 45-run win at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, which also stands as the team’s biggest winning margin. After smashing 60 in 34 balls that included 10 fours and a six, Swapnil Asnodkar was declared the Player of the Match. Shane Watson, Sohail Tanvir and Siddharth Trivedi took two wickets apiece for the Royals.
RR Vs KKR’s Recent Match Stats (53 rd IPl Match, May 4 2025)
- In the 53rd game, in the IPL Season 2025, At the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, the Kolkata Knight Riders brushed aside the Rajasthan Royals to register a thumping victory in the latest against the series. This match was the 53rd game of the tournament and it took place on May 4, 2025.
- In that match, KKR scored 206/4 with the help of Andre Russell (57 Runs) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (44 Runs), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (35 Runs) while setting the target for RR to chase. In that side of RR, Riyan Parag scored 95 runs in 45 balls, Yashasvi jaiswal 34 Runs in 21 balls, but the rest of the team did not offer much help. KKR win the match by 1 Run.
- The game was exciting right from the start with both teams showing aggression in their approach. The deep and powerful batting of KKR helped them to win the match comfortably thus make a memorable entry to the rest of their journey in the competition.
- while Rajasthan was struggling to get going with the bat. Since KKR outperformed RR in every area, Andre Russell’s impact performance earned him Player of the Match honours.
Kolkata Knight Riders Vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard Summery –
| Kolkata Knight Riders- 206/4 (20 overs) | |
| Andre Russel 57* (25) | Riyan Parag 1/21 (3) |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi 44 (31) | Jofra Archer 1/30 (4) |
| Rajasthan Royals- 205/8 (20 overs) | |
| Riyan Parag 95 (45) | Varun Chakravarthy 2/32 (4) |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal 34 (21) | Harshit Rana 2/41 (4) |
Rajasthan Royals Vs Kolkata Knight Riders Head to Head Rivalry
- As of July 2025, the RR vs. KKR rivalry is still very close. The two teams have faced off 32 times in IPL history since their first encounter in May 2008, when Rajasthan won by a wide margin. With 16 wins to RR’s 14 and two games ending in a draw, KKR leads the field.
- Two legendary Super Overs (2009 and 2014) are among the noteworthy highlights; RR won both, the latter by boundary count following a tie in the Super Over itself.
- The rivalry has also seen record-breaking performances, like KKR’s Sunil Narine making 109 in a match and RR chasing a target of 224 with Jos Buttler‘s unbeaten hundred leading the charge at Eden Gardens in 2024.
- Boing stats of great quality are Yuzvendra Chahal‘s 5/40 for RR and Kuldeep Yadav’s 4/20 for KKR from the Yuzvendra work that show us the example of these players. Such exploits demonstrate the incredible drama and the volatile life of the RR-KKR saga.
RR Vs KKR Match Stats
| Matches Played | RR Wins | KKR Wins | Tied | No Result |
| 32 | 14 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
- First Encounter: May 1, 2008, Jaipur (RR won by 45 runs)
- Biggest RR Win: 45 runs (2008)
- Biggest KKR Win: 86 runs (2021)
- Tied Matches: Two, both resolved with Super Overs in 2009 and 2014 (RR won both)
Head-to-Head Highlights
- Highest RR total vs KKR: 224/8 (IPL 2024)
- Highest KKR total vs RR: 223/6 (IPL 2024)
- Best RR Bowling vs KKR: Yuzvendra Chahal 5/40 (2022)
- Best KKR Bowling vs RR: Kuldeep Yadav 4/20 (2018)
- Biggest Chase: RR chasing down 224 at Eden Gardens (2024).
Reflecting on the Rivalry
- 2009 (Cape Town): First-ever IPL Super Over, RR triumphed after a tie.
- 2014 (Abu Dhabi): Both matches and Super Over tied; RR won on boundary count.
- 2024 (Eden Gardens): Buttler’s 107* led RR to match IPL’s highest-ever run chase, defeating KKR despite Narine’s 109
Conclusion
The rivalry between the Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders is more than just an IPL match; it is a symbol of fervour, tenacity, and the unwavering quest for greatness. Although KKR has a slight numerical advantage in their head-to-head record, the real triumph is found in the spectacle that both teams regularly offer their supporters. Future meetings between the two teams promise to keep fans on the edge of their seats and add new chapters to IPL history as they both continue to develop, develop new players, and strive for new goals.
