Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been one of the most successful teams in the history of the Indian Premier League. The franchise has lifted the IPL trophy three times in 2012, 2014 and 2024. After their title-winning campaign in 2024, KKR aimed to defend their title in the following season but couldn’t repeat the same success in IPL 2025.
On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) won their first IPL title in 2016 after defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final. Since then, SRH have remained a competitive side in the tournament and have reached the playoffs multiple times including the IPL 2018 final and IPL 2024 final.
KKR and SRH were also seen competing in the IPL 2024 Final, where Kolkata Knight Riders dominated the contest and won the title convincingly by 8 wickets. In that match, KKR bowlers produced a brilliant performance while the batting unit finished the chase comfortably.
Both teams have experienced squads and have produced several thrilling matches over the years in the IPL. Let’s take a look at the head-to-head record between KKR and SRH in IPL history.
KKR vs SRH Head to Head in IPL
| Teams | Hyderabad | Kolkata |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
| Won | 10 | 20 |
| Lost | 20 | 10 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | 278 | 208 |
| Lowest Score | 113 | 48 |
KKR and SRH have faced each other 30 times in the IPL, where Kolkata Knight Riders hold a strong advantage with 20 victories, while Sunrisers Hyderabad have won 10 matches.
The first meeting between the two teams took place during IPL 2013, where KKR defeated SRH by 48 runs at Eden Gardens. Since then, both teams have produced several memorable encounters over the years.
One of the most famous matches between the two teams came in IPL 2017, when SRH skipper David Warner smashed a remarkable century. Warner scored 126 runs off just 59 balls, helping SRH post a massive total. KKR were unable to chase the target and SRH won the match convincingly.
KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head at Eden Gardens
Kolkata Knight Riders have hosted Sunrisers Hyderabad 11 times at Eden Gardens. KKR have dominated the rivalry at their home ground with 8 victories, while SRH have won 3 matches.
Their most recent match at Eden Gardens took place on 3 April 2025, where Kolkata Knight Riders secured a massive 80-run victory. Batting first, KKR posted a competitive total of 200/6 on the scoreboard. In reply, SRH struggled against the KKR bowling attack and were bowled out for 120 runs in 16.4 overs.
| Total Matches | KKR Won | SRH Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
SRH vs KKR Head-to-Head at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
Sunrisers Hyderabad have hosted Kolkata Knight Riders seven times at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. KKR have a slight edge with 4 wins, while SRH have won 3 matches.
The last match between the two teams at this venue was played on 4 May 2023, where KKR registered a thrilling 5-run victory.
| Total Matches | KKR Won | SRH Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
KKR vs SRH IPL Last Matches
| Date | Winner | Won By | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-May-2025 | SRH | 110 runs | Delhi |
| 3-April-2025 | KKR | 80 runs | Kolkata |
| 26-May-2024 | KKR | 8 wickets | Chennai |
| 21-May-2024 | KKR | 8 wickets | Ahmedabad |
| 23-Mar-2024 | KKR | 4 runs | Kolkata |
| 04-May-2023 | KKR | 5 runs | Hyderabad |
| 14-Apr-2023 | SRH | 23 runs | Kolkata |
| 14-May-2022 | KKR | 54 runs | Pune |
| 15-Apr-2022 | SRH | 7 wickets | Mumbai |
| 03-Oct-2021 | KKR | 6 wickets | Dubai |
SRH vs KKR Top Performers
SRH vs KKR Most Runs in IPL
David Warner remains the leading run scorer in matches between SRH and KKR, having scored 619 runs across the rivalry. Several other batters have also produced impressive performances in this fixture.
| Player | Team(s) | Innings | Runs | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Warner | SRH / DC | 15 | 619 | 126 |
| Nitish Rana | KKR | 14 | 492 | 80 |
| Manish Pandey | KKR / SRH | 16 | 475 | 66* |
| Robin Uthappa | KKR | 14 | 426 | 68 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | SRH | 14 | 380 | 54 |
SRH vs KKR Most Wickets in IPL
Andre Russell leads the bowling charts in matches between KKR and SRH with 25 wickets. Several other bowlers from both teams have also delivered impressive performances in this rivalry.
| Player | Team | Innings | Wickets | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Russell | KKR | 20 | 25 | 3/22 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | SRH | 25 | 24 | 3/19 |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 24 | 15 | 3/26 |
| T. Natarajan | SRH | 10 | 15 | 3/33 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | KKR | 13 | 14 | 3/23 |
Key Rivalry Stats
- Head-to-Head: Played – 30 | KKR Won – 20 | SRH Won – 10
- Highest Individual Score: 126 by David Warner (SRH) in 2017
- Best Bowling Figures: 4/30 by Prasidh Krishna (KKR) in 2018
- Highest Team Total: 278/4 by SRH in IPL 2025
- Lowest Team Total: 113 by SRH in IPL 2024 Final
FAQs
How many times has KKR defeated SRH?
Kolkata Knight Riders have defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad 20 times in 30 matches in IPL history.
Who has scored the most runs for KKR against SRH?
Among current KKR players, Nitish Rana has scored the most runs against SRH.
Who has taken the most wickets for KKR against SRH?
Andre Russell has taken the most wickets for KKR against SRH with 25 wickets.
Who has scored the most runs for SRH against KKR?
Former SRH captain David Warner is the highest run scorer in this rivalry with 619 runs.
Who has taken the most wickets for SRH against KKR?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads SRH bowlers with 24 wickets against KKR.
Most Runs Scored in a Single Match between SRH and KKR?
David Warner’s 126-run innings in IPL 2017 remains the highest individual score in this rivalry.
