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RCB vs KKR Head to Head in M. Chinnaswamy Stadium: After losing the first match against Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are finally back to their winning ways in IPL 2024 after defeating Punjab Kings by 4 wickets at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday. Now, the Men in Red and Blue will be looking to continue their winning momentum. However, they will be facing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their next game at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on 29th March.
KKR also started their IPL 2024 after winning a thriller against Sunrisers Hyderabad by 4 runs at Eden Gardens. Now, they will play their second match of season against RCB at their home ground. Both teams failed to qualify for the playoffs in the previous season and will be look to continue their winning momentum and increase their chances for the top 4 of IPL 2024.
Before that, let’s have a look at RCB vs KKR Head to Head, Pitch Report and Best Players for IPL 2024.
RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head in IPL
Both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders have faced each other 32 times in the IPL, out of which, KKR have won 18 matches, while RCB come out victorious on 14 occasions. Both teams first match during the inaugural match of IPL 2008 where KKR defeated RCB by 140 in Bengaluru, powered by Brenden McCullum’s fiery 158-run knock.
| Matches | KKR Won | RCB Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
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RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head in M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Talking about their stats and records at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, KKR have also dominated RCB at their home ground by winning seven out of 11 matches between both teams on this ground, while RCB have won four games at Chinnaswamy. Both teams last played on this ground in IPL 2023 where KKR defeated RCB by 21 runs, with Jason Roy coming with a half-century.
| Matches | KKR Won | RCB Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Pitch Report
The M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru has been a paradise for the batters throughout the years. The ground is known for its batting friendly surface where the batters get a good bounce and connect the ball well. However, as the match the pitch becomes more spin friendly and spinners can make the ball turn on both sides.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium IPL Records & Stats
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has hosted a total of 89 IPL matches since 2008. Out of these 89 matches, the team batting first has won 37 times, while the chasing team has won 48 times.
| City | Bengaluru, Bangalore | ||
| Country | India | ||
| Also or previously Known as | Karnataka State Cricket Association Stadium | ||
| First Match | 18/04/2008 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 25/03/2024 | ||
| Matches Played | 89 | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 37 (42.05%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 48 (53.41%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 47 (53.41%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 37 (42.05%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 4 (4.55%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 175* | C H Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore) | 23/04/2013 v Pune Warriors |
| Best Bowling | 4/9 | S Badree (Royal Challengers Bangalore) | 14/04/2017 v Mumbai Indians |
| Highest Team Innings | 263/5 (Royal Challengers Bangalore) | 23/04/2013 v Pune Warriors | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 82 (Royal Challengers Bangalore) | 18/04/2008 v Kolkata Knight Riders | |
Key Players from both teams
RCB- X Factors
RCB star batter Virat kohli is finally back in form after his match-winning 77 runs off 49 balls against PBKS in the last match. Apart from that, Dinesh Karthik also showed his finishing abilities and took RCB down the line with his unbeaten 28-run knock off just 10 balls. However, the skipper Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell are yet to put a big score with their bat and the fans will be hoping to see off their top batters in form against KKR. Talking about their line-up. Yash Dayal impressed everyone against PBKS by bowling at an economy rate of just 5.75 in a batting friendly pitch of Chinnaswamy Stadium. On the other hand, Mohammed Siraj will be the fast-bowling spearhead for RCB.
KKR- X Factors
Andre Russell showed his beast mode against SRH by smashing 64 runs off just 25 balls. The West Indian cricketer also has a great record against RCB and will look to put a massive score against RCB at Chinnaswamy. Apart from him, Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer and the skipper Shreyas Iyer are the batter look out for KKR. Talking about their bowling line up, spin bowlers like Suyash Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine will be looking give their against RCB. On the other hand, Mitchell Starc, who had a terrible outing in the last game will look to justify his price tag and find his form back against RCB.
