KKR leads the KKR vs PBKS head-to-head record 21–13 across 35 IPL matches, with 1 game ending as no result. But don’t let those numbers fool you. This rivalry holds two of the most extreme records in IPL history, both belonging to PBKS against KKR. The highest successful chase in T20 cricket history (262 vs KKR in 2024) and the lowest total ever defended in the IPL (111 vs KKR in 2025) both came in this fixture. No other rivalry in the tournament can claim that kind of range.
The 2014 IPL Final between these two teams produced one of the greatest losing innings ever, Wriddhiman Saha’s 115*. A decade later, the 2024 meeting at Eden Gardens rewrote the T20 record books with 42 sixes in a single match. Both teams are in IPL 2026 action on April 6 at Eden Gardens. All data below is updated through IPL 2025.
KKR vs PBKS Head-to-Head: Summary
KKR leads the all-time head-to-head 21–13 across 35 IPL matches, but PBKS hold the two most remarkable records in this rivalry. The highest successful chase and the lowest total ever defended in IPL history both belong to PBKS, and both came against KKR. That’s quite a flex for the team trailing in the overall numbers.
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 35 |
| KKR Wins | 21 |
| PBKS Wins | 13 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Highest Team Score | 262/2 – PBKS (2024, chasing at Eden Gardens) |
| Lowest Team Score | 95 – KKR (2025, Mullanpur) |
| Highest Individual Score | 115* – Wriddhiman Saha, PBKS (2014 Final) |
| Most Runs | 492 – Gautam Gambhir (KKR) |
| Most Wickets | 36 – Sunil Narine (KKR, IPL record vs single team) |
| Best Bowling | 5/19 – Sunil Narine, KKR (2012) |
| IPL Final | 2014 – KKR won by 3 wickets |
| Most Sixes in a Match | 42 (2024, Eden Gardens, T20 world record) |
| Lowest Total Defended | 111 – PBKS (2025, IPL record) |
KKR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Stats
KKR has won 21 out of 35 matches, while PBKS has won 13. One match (the IPL 2025 game at Eden Gardens) was washed out after PBKS posted 201 in the first innings. KKR’s win percentage of 60% in this fixture is among the highest against any single opponent.
| Matches Played | KKR Won | PBKS Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 21 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
Venue-Wise Breakdown
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata: KKR’s fortress. They lead 9–4 in 13 matches at their home ground. However, the most memorable Eden Gardens moment in this rivalry belongs to PBKS. Their 262/2 chase in IPL 2024, the highest successful chase in T20 history, was achieved right here in front of a stunned Kolkata crowd. That single match proved no target is safe when PBKS’s batting fires.
- PCA IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali: The record is perfectly split at 4–4 across 8 matches. This was PBKS’s primary home ground before they shifted to Mullanpur, and the even split shows PBKS competed well on their own turf against KKR.
- Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur: PBKS’s new home ground has hosted just one completed KKR vs PBKS match. PBKS won it in IPL 2025, defending a record-low 111 as KKR were bowled out for just 95. The return fixture at Eden Gardens was washed out due to rain.
- Neutral Venues (UAE, South Africa, Mumbai): KKR hold the edge at neutral grounds, consistent with their overall dominance in this fixture.
KKR vs PBKS Match Results (IPL 2019–2025)
Below is the results table covering recent seasons. Note: PBKS were previously known as Kings XI Punjab (2008–2020). KKR have been part of the IPL since its inaugural season in 2008.
| Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-Apr-2025 | No Result | Rain (PBKS 201 in 1st inn) | Kolkata (Eden Gardens) |
| 15-Apr-2025 | PBKS | 16 runs | Mullanpur |
| 26-Apr-2024 | PBKS | 8 wickets | Kolkata (Eden Gardens) |
| 22-May-2023 | KKR | 5 wickets | Kolkata (Eden Gardens) |
| 08-Apr-2023 | PBKS | 7 runs | Mohali |
| 01-Apr-2022 | KKR | 6 wickets | Mumbai (Wankhede) |
| 15-Apr-2022 | PBKS | 7 wickets | Mumbai (DY Patil) |
| 01-Oct-2021 | KKR | 86 runs | Dubai |
| 26-Apr-2021 | PBKS | 5 wickets | Ahmedabad |
| 10-Oct-2020 | KKR | 2 runs | Sharjah |
| 24-Oct-2020 | PBKS | 8 wickets | Abu Dhabi |
| 30-Oct-2019 | KKR | 60 runs | Kolkata |
| 12-Apr-2019 | KKR | 28 runs | Mohali |
Note: Kings XI Punjab were rebranded as Punjab Kings in 2021. All records are combined under their current name.
Recent Form: PBKS Finally Fighting Back
Here’s the shift: PBKS have won 3 of the last 5 completed matches against KKR, reversing a historical trend. The two victories in this stretch weren’t just wins. They were IPL-record-breaking performances.
The IPL 2024 match at Eden Gardens was the most extraordinary game in this rivalry’s history. KKR posted a mammoth 261/6, with Sunil Narine smashing 71 off 32 balls and an opening stand of 138. Most teams would have packed up. Instead, PBKS produced the highest successful chase in T20 history. Prabhsimran Singh (54 off 20) blitzed the powerplay, and Jonny Bairstow delivered a masterclass with an unbeaten 108 off 48 balls. Shashank Singh (68* off 28) finished the job with 8 balls to spare. The match produced 42 sixes, the most in any T20 match ever played. KKR’s 261 wasn’t even safe. Let that sink in.
The IPL 2025 match at Mullanpur was the polar opposite, yet equally historic. PBKS were bowled out for just 111 in 15.3 overs, with Harshit Rana striking thrice in the powerplay and Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine cleaning up the middle order. It looked like a certain KKR win. Then Yuzvendra Chahal happened. His four-wicket burst triggered a collapse of 6 wickets for 17 runs in 31 balls, and KKR crumbled to 95 all out. PBKS had defended the lowest total in IPL history. Both the highest chase and the lowest defence in IPL history now belong to PBKS, both against KKR.
The return fixture at Eden Gardens was washed out, with PBKS on 201 after a 120-run opening stand. They were denied a shot at a third consecutive win over KKR.
Highest Team Score in KKR vs PBKS Matches
This fixture has produced one of the highest match aggregates in IPL history.
| Team | Highest Score | Year / Venue |
|---|---|---|
| PBKS | 262/2 | 2024 / Kolkata (chasing 262 target) |
| KKR | 261/6 | 2024 / Kolkata (same match) |
KKR’s 261/6 and PBKS’s 262/2 came in the same match on April 26, 2024, producing a combined 523 runs and 42 sixes. That evening, cricket genuinely resembled baseball. Sunil Narine (71 off 32) set the tone for KKR, while Jonny Bairstow (108* off 48) led the most audacious chase in T20 history. Harshit Rana conceded 61 runs in 4 overs, the most expensive figures by any KKR bowler in IPL history.
Even by IPL’s inflated 2024 standards, this match stood apart. KKR’s 261 would have been the second-highest total in IPL history before that season even started. PBKS chased it with 8 balls remaining.
Lowest Team Score In KKR vs PBKS Matches
If the 2024 Eden Gardens match showed the batting ceiling, the 2025 Mullanpur match revealed how quickly things can fall apart.
| Team | Lowest Score | Context |
|---|---|---|
| KKR | 95 | 2025 / Mullanpur (Chahal 4 wickets, 6 for 17 collapse) |
| PBKS | 111 | 2025 / Mullanpur (lowest defended total in IPL history) |
Both lowest scores came in the same match on April 15, 2025. PBKS’s 111 all out is the lowest total ever defended in IPL history. KKR’s 95 all out chasing that total is one of the most embarrassing collapses in IPL history, given the modest target.
Yuzvendra Chahal was the hero for PBKS, taking 4 wickets in a devastating spell that sent KKR from a comfortable position to total disarray. Arshdeep Singh then bowled a wicket maiden to Vaibhav Arora that effectively sealed the game. The match proved that in T20 cricket, no total is too small if the bowling is good enough.
Most Runs in KKR vs PBKS Matches
Gautam Gambhir leads the run charts, a legacy of his captaincy days at KKR. His runs in this fixture were built during KKR’s dominant 2012–2014 era.
| Rank | Player | Team | Runs | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gautam Gambhir | KKR | 492 | Captain during KKR’s 2012 & 2014 title wins |
| 2 | Andre Russell | KKR | 449 | All-round impact, explosive batting |
| 3 | Robin Uthappa | KKR | 438 | Key middle-order contributor in multiple seasons |
Gambhir’s 492 runs came across his two title-winning stints at KKR. His composure at the top of the order was the foundation of KKR’s success in the early IPL years, and his record against PBKS specifically was outstanding.
Andre Russell’s 449 runs in this fixture are complemented by his wickets, making him the most impactful all-rounder in KKR vs PBKS history. His ability to change games in the death overs with both bat and ball has given KKR a decisive advantage in tight matches.
Robin Uthappa’s 438 runs came during his golden years at KKR (2014–2017), where his aggressive batting in the powerplay set up several wins against PBKS. Uthappa was the Orange Cap winner in 2014, the same year KKR beat PBKS in the IPL Final.
Most Wickets in KKR vs PBKS Matches
Sunil Narine doesn’t just lead this chart. He holds the IPL record for the most wickets by any bowler against a single opponent.
| Rank | Player | Team | Wickets | Key Trait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunil Narine | KKR | 36 | IPL record vs single opponent, mystery spin |
| 2 | Piyush Chawla | KKR | 24 | Leg-spin, played for both sides |
| 3 | Umesh Yadav | KKR | ~19 | Pace, early-career dominance |
Narine’s 36 wickets against PBKS is the most by any bowler against a single team in IPL history, surpassing Umesh Yadav’s previous record of 35. His mystery spin has been PBKS’s kryptonite for over a decade. Even in the record-breaking 262-chase in 2024, Narine returned figures of 1/24 in 4 overs, the only KKR bowler who kept any semblance of control.
Piyush Chawla’s 24 wickets came during his KKR years, where his leg-spin was the perfect complement to Narine’s mystery spin. The two formed one of the most effective spin partnerships in IPL history.
Yuzvendra Chahal’s impact, while newer, was the most dramatic. His four-wicket burst in the 2025 Mullanpur match triggered one of the worst collapses in IPL history and delivered PBKS the most remarkable low-total win the tournament has ever seen.
Best Bowling Figures in KKR vs PBKS Matches
The best individual spell in this fixture belongs to a man who owns virtually every bowling record in this rivalry.
| Player | Team | Figures | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 5/19 | IPL 2012 | Kolkata (Eden Gardens) |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | PBKS | 4 wickets | IPL 2025 | Mullanpur |
| Varun Chakravarthy | KKR | 3+ wickets | Multiple | Various |
Narine’s 5/19 against PBKS in 2012 is the best bowling performance in this rivalry and one of his finest IPL spells ever. His mystery deliveries bamboozled PBKS’s batting lineup, and the five-for set the template for a decade of Narine dominance in this fixture.
Chahal’s 4-wicket haul in the 2025 Mullanpur match was the most consequential spell. His leg-spin triggered KKR’s 6 wickets for 17 runs collapse while defending just 111. No other bowling performance in this rivalry has ever turned a seemingly lost game into a record-breaking victory.
IPL Finals: The 2014 Classic
KKR and PBKS have met once in an IPL Final, and it produced one of the greatest individual performances in a losing cause.
| Year | Match Type | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | IPL Final, Bengaluru | KKR | 3 wickets |
The 2014 IPL Final at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium saw Wriddhiman Saha score a stunning 115 off 55 balls* for PBKS, one of the greatest innings in an IPL final. His century powered PBKS to 199/4. However, KKR’s Manish Pandey played a composed knock, and the Knight Riders chased it down with 3 wickets in hand to win their second IPL title.
That final remains the only time PBKS have reached an IPL Final before their 2025 run under Shreyas Iyer, when they lost to RCB by 6 runs. Interestingly, Iyer had captained KKR to the 2024 title before switching to PBKS for 2025, adding a fascinating storyline to this rivalry. He now faces his former team every time these two sides meet.
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Conclusion: KKR Leads The Rivalry With PBKS With 21 Victories!
Twenty-one wins for KKR, thirteen for PBKS, and two matches that rewrote the entire T20 record book. Narine’s 36 wickets and Gambhir’s 492 runs represent KKR’s historical dominance. But PBKS own the extremes: Bairstow’s 108* chasing 262, Chahal’s collapse-triggering spell defending 111, and Saha’s 115* in a losing Final.
With Shreyas Iyer now leading PBKS against his former IPL-winning team, and KKR’s spin twins Narine and Chakravarthy still hunting wickets, this rivalry keeps producing cricket that no scriptwriter could dream up. The IPL 2026 meeting on April 6 at Eden Gardens is next, with PBKS riding a 2-0 start to the season and KKR looking to recover from two opening losses. After what happened in 2024 and 2025 at these very venues, anything is possible.
