Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals rivalry is at the core of everything exciting about Indian Premier League cricket, whether it’s Shane Warne’s fearless cricket facing off against Gautam Gambhir’s KKR or Caribbean flair like Sunil Narine and Yashasvi Jaiswal against Varun Chakravarthy’s spin – keeping fans on the edge of their seats and on edge! These two teams keep fans enthralled, and the rajasthan royals vs kolkata knight riders timeline perfectly showcases how their encounters have evolved with intense battles and unforgettable moments through the seasons.
| Date | Winner | Margin / Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | KKR | KKR won by 7 wickets | Guwahati (freakcricket.com) |
| 16 Apr 2024 | RR | RR won by 2 wickets | Kolkata (Kolkata Knight Riders) |
| 19 May 2024 | — | No Result (Match abandoned) | Guwahati (Jagranjosh.com) |
| 11 May 2023 | RR | RR won by 9 wickets | Kolkata (freakcricket.com) |
| 02 May 2022 | KKR | KKR won by 7 wickets | Mumbai (Rajasthan Royals) |
RR vs KKR
On Wednesday at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, KKR and RR will meet for their matchup in an IPL Twenty20 tie that begins at 7:30 PM IST. Following their recent victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Royals will look to build off of that success against another top-flight side – and JioHotstar will broadcast the action live!
These teams have faced off 29 times during the IPL, with KKR winning 14 and RR 12 matches respectively, two ties, and one no result between them. This match could prove pivotal as both teams look for their inaugural victory of 2019.
RR are currently eighth in the table with four wins and 10 losses, while KKR are seventh with a net run rate of -2.137. Both teams hope to qualify for playoffs so this matchup should prove exciting!
At Eden Gardens in Kolkata, KKR defeated Royals by seven wickets with Jos Buttler making a fantastic unbeaten 107 off 60 balls – the highest run chase against them and best performance by an IPL batsman against them ever. Furthermore, this match marked the first time ever that KKR used an overseas spinner after parting ways with Ravi Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal prior to auction.
Sunil Narine led KKR to their inaugural victory of the season by taking three wickets during the Powerplay and helping reduce run-rate during middle overs. Jos Buttler had earlier put on an excellent partnership with Moeen Ali as they raced towards 223/6 total in just 20 overs.
RR vs RCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) look to continue their impressive away performances when they host Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Tuesday evening. RCB have already made headlines this season for their dominance away from home, overthrowing Mumbai Indians at Wankhede for the first time in 10 years; defeating Chennai Super Kings after 17 years at Chepauk; and outclassing Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.
RR have suffered at home all season, losing six out of seven matches at their stadium. They hope that victory could end their losing streak at home and keep their playoff hopes alive.
These two sides have faced off before and their head-to-head record stands at 16-14 with three matches ending in ties. Both teams boast powerful batting units that should make this match an entertaining affair.
Virat Kohli will return home as captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He’ll look to lead from the front and inspire his team to victory – something which hasn’t happened much this season for him personally! Kohli has been on fine form recently and would no doubt love nothing better than helping RCB secure their inaugural home win of 2019.
Sanju Samson will be an important factor for Rajasthan as they look to wreak revenge over their opponents RCB who have struggled at home in terms of bowling performance. The youngster has shown great promise this season with the bat and is an all-round threat on any surface – an essential player for their hosts given how difficult their bowlers have found it at home!
Rajasthan will miss their experienced spinners Ravi Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal who have been their go-to spinners over recent seasons. While Sri Lankan spinner Theekshana may provide similar control as well as Chahal’s wicket taking capabilities, neither can compare with them when it comes to wicket-taking potential.
Sawai Mansingh Stadium’s pitch will likely provide fast bowlers with some assistance; however, due to rising temperatures we anticipate an enthralling encounter that begins at 3:30 pm IST.
RR vs SRH
Kolkata Knight Riders will look to improve their early season play after experiencing a dismal opening to their campaign against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad respectively. As the defending champions, Kolkata will attempt to right their mistakes when taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad again in Guwahati.
Since SRH joined IPL as an official franchise in 2013, they have played 21 times against each other with each side winning 12 of those contests – making their contests some of the most anticipated matches in IPL history. Both sides have demonstrated they can produce fireworks both with bat and ball making this rivalry one of its most intriguing competitions.
SRH have been one of the most consistent teams with their bat this season, and are likely to maintain their impressive run when they take on Rajasthan Royals at Guwahati. Their opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head has provided them with a solid platform while younger players such as Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen have made significant contributions as well.
SRH are led by experienced bowling attack led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar from Sri Lanka – who has shown impressive pace on both new and old balls; spinners Moeen Ali and Varun Chakaravarthy have also performed admirably.
Rajasthan Royals boast an aggressive batting lineup, led by Sanju Samson – their charismatic captain who can play attacking shots and hit sixes – making him a serious threat for any opposition team. Other batsmen include veteran Jos Buttler as well as rising young talent Yashasvi Jaiswal who has shown great form for RR this season.
The Royals boast an experienced bowling attack led by Trent Boult and Sandeep Sharma, with Boult being capable of taking early wickets while restricting scoring by the SRH batsmen with deceptive slower deliveries; similarly, Sharma can pick up crucial wickets through his swing bowling.
Even though KKR have not performed to their expectations in their first two games, they still possess enough firepower to make an impressionful statement when they take on SRH on Wednesday. Their batting has been impressive while their bowling has been outstanding with Moeen Ali, James Faulkner, Varun Chakaravarthy and Dhruv Jurel taking wickets aplenty – though their top order may need improvement for victory to occur.
