In the upcoming clash on Friday, March 29, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will face off against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 10th match of IPL 2024. The rivalry between RCB and KKR is widely recognized as one of the most intense in the IPL.
This rivalry is fueled by the presence of two cricketing giants, Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli. The first notable altercation between the two occurred during an IPL 2013 match. Just last year, tensions flared again after the RCB vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) match, reigniting the flames of this longstanding rivalry.
Gambhir, now serving as the mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders, had previously led the team to significant victories against RCB during his captaincy. Virat Kohli, on the other hand, was at the helm of Royal Challengers Bangalore during those encounters.
As the teams prepare to face off, Kolkata Knight Riders should consider themselves fortunate to have secured a victory in their first game against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at home. Despite posting a formidable total of over 200 runs, their bowlers struggled to contain the opposition, with Mitchell Starc conceding 51 runs in his debut game for KKR. Starc will be eager to make a strong comeback against his former IPL franchise.
Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bangalore bounced back from their season opener defeat against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with a convincing win over Punjab Kings. Virat Kohli played a stellar innings, scoring 77 runs, while Dinesh Karthik showcased his prowess as a finisher to successfully chase down a target of 177 runs. The RCB bowlers also put up a commendable performance, ensuring that the opposition did not cross the 200-run mark.
RCB vs KKR Head To Head Records In IPL
| Played | Won by KKR | Won by RCB | Tie | No Result |
| 32 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
RCB vs KKR Head To Head Records At Chinnaswamy Stadium
| Matches Played | Matches won by KKR | Matches won by RCB | Previous Meeting |
| 11 | 7 | 4 | KKR won by 21 runs |
RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics
After 32 games between the two teams, the Bangalore franchise and the Knight Riders split their 18 victories. KKR wins in Eden Gardens and Chinnaswamy and leads the head-to-head total.
RCB vs KKR: Last 5 Encounters
Out of the previous five games versus RCB, Kolkata Knight Riders has prevailed four times. Last year, they also triumphed in both of their games against RCB. They prevailed by 81 runs in Kolkata and 21 runs in Bangalore.
RCB vs KKR: Key Moments and Stand-out Performances (Players)
In the 2019 IPL, Virat Kohli scored one of his seven IPL hundreds against KKR. Against KKR, Andre Russell has a strikeout percentage of 205.05. In this battle, the top two wicket-takers are Yuzvendra Chahal (19) and Sunil Narine (23) respectively.
RCB vs KKR: Trends and Patterns
Throughout the history of the IPL, KKR has dominated the rivalry between RCB and KKR. RCB has won 14 games, while they have won 18. At Eden Gardens and Chinnaswamy Stadium, the Knight Riders have each won seven games. However, RCN has a greater record of victories (6) in neutral locations.
RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head Records in IPL- IPL 2024, Match 10
- Matches Played – 32
- RCB Won – 14
- KKR Won – 18
- Most Runs For RCB- Virat Kohli- 861
- Most Wickets For RCB- Yuzvendra Chahal- 19
- Most Runs For KKR- Gautam Gambhir-465
- Most Wickets For KKR- Sunil Narine- 23
Conclusion
The next match between RCB and KKR should be another high-scoring match. The two sides have played high-scoring games over the years. When playing KKR, RCB’s highest score is 213 and their lowest is 49. When playing RCB, KKR had a high score of 222 and a lowest score of 84.
