The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) rivalry in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has produced some of the most electrifying matches in tournament history.
Historical Context
The RCB-KKR rivalry features:
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32 matches since 2008 (KKR leads 18-14)
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5 matches decided by last-ball finishes
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Highest team total of 222/6 (RCB in 2019)
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Lowest team total of 84/10 (KKR in 2017)
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Memorable performances from Kohli, Russell, and Narine
Match-by-Match Timeline (Last 10 IPL Matches)
1. IPL 2023 – Match 36
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Date: April 26, 2023
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | IPL 2023 |
| Toss Winner | KKR |
| Toss Decision | Bowl First |
| RCB | 200/4 (20) – V. Kohli 54 (37) |
| KKR | 179/8 (20) – J. Roy 61 (26) |
| Result | RCB won by 21 runs |
| Player of Match | Virat Kohli (RCB) |
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2. IPL 2022 – Match 6
Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
Date: March 30, 2022
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | IPL 2022 |
| Toss Winner | RCB |
| Toss Decision | Bowl First |
| KKR | 128/10 (18.5) – A. Russell 25 (18) |
| RCB | 132/7 (19.2) – S. Ahmed 44 (27) |
| Result | RCB won by 3 wickets |
| Player of Match | Wanindu Hasaranga (RCB) – 4/20 |
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3. IPL 2021 – Eliminator
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Date: October 11, 2021
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | IPL 2021 |
| Toss Winner | KKR |
| Toss Decision | Bowl First |
| RCB | 138/7 (20) – G. Maxwell 15 (18) |
| KKR | 139/6 (19.4) – S. Iyer 26 (30) |
| Result | KKR won by 4 wickets |
| Player of Match | Sunil Narine (KKR) – 4/21 |
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4. IPL 2021 – Match 31
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Date: September 20, 2021
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | IPL 2021 |
| Toss Winner | RCB |
| Toss Decision | Bowl First |
| KKR | 166/8 (20) – V. Iyer 53 (36) |
| RCB | 167/3 (18.3) – G. Maxwell 78 (49) |
| Result | RCB won by 7 wickets |
| Player of Match | Glenn Maxwell (RCB) |
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5. IPL 2020 – Match 39
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Date: October 21, 2020
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | IPL 2020 |
| Toss Winner | RCB |
| Toss Decision | Bowl First |
| KKR | 194/6 (20) – E. Morgan 34 (23) |
| RCB | 137/9 (20) – V. Kohli 33 (28) |
| Result | KKR won by 57 runs |
| Player of Match | Lockie Ferguson (KKR) – 3/18 |
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Head-to-Head Statistics (Last 10 IPL Matches)
| Parameter | RCB | KKR |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 10 | 10 |
| Wins | 5 | 5 |
| Highest Total | 213/4 | 222/6 |
| Lowest Total | 84/10 | 128/10 |
| Average Powerplay | 45/1 | 48/2 |
| Death Over Economy | 10.3 | 9.8 |
| 100+ Partnerships | 3 | 4 |
