KKR vs PBKS Head to Head Record in IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Stats, Most Runs, Wickets

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are one of those franchises that have clinched the IPL trophy more than once. KKR got their hands on the trophy for the first time in 2012, when they defeated the previous two-time champions Chennai Super Kings in the final. After two years, KKR repeated their triumph after they defeated Punjab Kings (previously known as Kings XI Punjab) in the final of IPL 2014 to become champions for the second time. Notably, it was the only time the Punjab Kings (PBKS) made it into an IPL final. Since then, they haven’t been able to qualify for the playoffs for the last nine years. On the other hand, KKR are also awaiting their third IPL title for almost a decade, even after qualifying for the final in IPL 2021. 

PBKS had a memorable season in IPL 2014 where finished at the top of the points table with 11 wins from 14 matches. However, the only team that could stand against them in that season was KKR and they showed it by first winning the first qualifier against them, and then defeating PBKS again in the thrilling final in Bengaluru to win their second IPL title. KKR and PBKS have produced some thrilling finishes in the IPL throughout the years. Let’s have a look at their IPL rivalry so far. 

KKR vs PBKS Head to Head in IPL

Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings have faced each other 32 times in the IPL where KKR are in a big lead against PBKS with 21 wins, while PBKS come out victorious on 11 occasions. Some of their most thrilling encounters in IPL include the final of the 2014. PBKS posted a total of 199 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in the title clash, powered by Wriddhiman Saha’s maiden IPL ton. The wicketkeeper batter smashed 115 runs off 55 balls including 10 fours and eight sixes. In reply. KKR chased the winning total in the final over losing 7 wickets as Piyush Chawla hit the winning boundary of Parvinder Awana. Manish Pandey was the star of KKR innings with 94 runs off 50 deliveries hitting seven fours and six sixes. 

KKR vs PBKS Head to Head at Eden Gardens

Kolkata Knight Riders have hosted Punjab Kings 12 times at Eden Gardens winning nine out of them. On the other hand. PBKS have won three against KKR in front of their home crowd. The last time both teams played against each other at this ground, KKR won a last-ball thriller against PBKS by 5 wickets. Batting first, PBKS skipper top scored with 57 runs off 47 balls hitting nine fours and a maximum. In the end, Shahrukh Khan (21* off 8) and Harpreet Brar (17* off 9) gave finishing touches as PBKS posted 179 for 7 after their 20 overs. In reply KKR skipper Nitish Rana also led from the front with 51 runs off 38 balls, along with Andre Russell’s quickfire 42 runs off 23 balls. The match went on down to the last overs and Rinku Singh (21* off 10) smashed a four on the last ball off the match by Arshdeep Singh as KKR pulled a thrilling chase against PBKS. 

KKR vs PBKS Top Performers 

KKR vs PBKS Most Runs in IPL

Former KKR skipper Gautam Gambhir is the top scorer among players in KKR vs PBKS rivalry with 492 runs against PBKS for KKR. Robin Uthappa finds himself in the second spot with 438 runs against PBKS for KKR, followed by Wriddhiman Saha who has amassed 394 runs among players from both teams. 

KKR vs PBKS Most Wickets in IPL

KKR prominent spinner Sunil Narine is the leading wicket-taker for the franchise against PBKS with 33 scalps, followed by Piyush Chawla who has taken 24 wickets. Former KKR pacer Umesh Yadav finds himself in the third spot with 18 scalps for them against PBKS. 

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