TThis game between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) is the one that provided people with entertainment, which had the highest successful run Chase ever in T20 and provided some memorable bowling. Taking into consideration that your eyes are on KKR vs PBKS head to head, you will come to the realization that it is a historically one sided contest in which the Knights have managed to dominate, but the Kings remain capable of returning the record experiences with experience.
KKR vs PBKS Head to Head Record
IPL has had 34 games between the two teams. When it comes to the KKR vs PBKS head to head encounters, the Punjab Kings have no chance against the Knights Riders, who have triumphed in 21 of the Head to head encounters. But the Punjab Kings have the 13 victory with the recent two spectacular victories in 2024 and 2025.
PBKS vs KKR Head to Head: Complete IPL Match Results and Stats
These are the most recent matches of the Kolkata v. Punjab, and they bring to view how explosive this collision may be:
| Year | Winner | Margin | Venue |
| 2008 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 2008 | Kings XI Punjab | 9 Runs | Mohali |
| 2009 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 11 Runs (DLS) | Durban |
| 2009 | Kings XI Punjab | 6 Wickets | Port Elizabeth |
| 2010 | Kings XI Punjab | 8 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 2010 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 39 Runs | Mohali |
| 2011 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 2012 | Kings XI Punjab | 2 Runs | Kolkata |
| 2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 Wickets | Mohali |
| 2013 | Kings XI Punjab | 4 Runs | Mohali |
| 2013 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 6 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 2014 | Kings XI Punjab | 23 Runs | Abu Dhabi |
| 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 9 Wickets | Cuttack |
| 2014 (Q1) | Kolkata Knight Riders | 28 Runs | Kolkata |
| 2014 (Final) | Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 Wickets | Bengaluru |
| 2015 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 Wickets | Pune |
| 2015 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 1 Wicket | Kolkata |
| 2016 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 6 Wickets | Mohali |
| 2016 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 Runs | Kolkata |
| 2017 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 2017 | Kings XI Punjab | 14 Runs | Mohali |
| 2018 | Kings XI Punjab | 9 Wickets (DLS) | Kolkata |
| 2018 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 31 Runs | Indore |
| 2019 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 28 Runs | Kolkata |
| 2019 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 Wickets | Mohali |
| 2020 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 Runs | Abu Dhabi |
| 2020 | Kings XI Punjab | 8 Wickets | Sharjah |
| 2021 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 5 Wickets | Ahmedabad |
| 2021 | Punjab Kings | 5 Wickets | Dubai |
| 2022 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 6 Wickets | Mumbai |
| 2023 | Punjab Kings | 7 Runs (DLS) | Mohali |
| 2023 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 5 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 2024 | Punjab Kings | 8 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 2025 | Punjab Kings | 16 Runs | Mohali |
| 2025 | No Result | – | Kolkata |
PBKS vs KKR Overall Record: Full Head-to-Head History
To the real cricket fanboys who may be crunching the numbers to increase their predictions the KKR vs PBKS head to head figures indicate how the consistency of Kolkata is improved by the nature of Punjab to pull off miracles on level playing grounds.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Overall Records vs PBKS
| Category | KKR Record |
| Matches Played | 35 |
| Total Wins | 21 |
| Highest Team Total | 261/6 (2024) |
| Lowest Team Total | 95/10 (2025) |
| Most Runs | Gautam Gambhir (492 Runs) |
| Most Wickets | Sunil Narine (34 Wickets) |
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Overall Records vs KKR
| Category | PBKS Record / Player |
| Matches Played | 35 |
| Total Wins | 13 |
| Highest Team Total | 262/2 (2024) — World Record Chase |
| Lowest Team Total | 111/10 (2025) |
| Most Runs (PBKS vs KKR) | Virat Kohli (1,159 Runs)* |
| Most Wickets (PBKS vs KKR) | Piyush Chawla (15 Wickets) |
KKR Vs PBKS Head-to-Head at Home Ground
Home ground has a massive influence on the tactical battle between these teams.
1 KKR Record at Home Ground Against PBKS
Kolkata, where KKR has resided, has been their fortress against PBKS at the Eden Gardens where they have significantly increased their home score by 262 against them, in 2024.
| Category | KKR Record at Eden Gardens |
| Matches Played | 13 |
| Matches Won | 9 |
| Matches Lost | 4 |
| Highest Team Total | 261/6 (2024) |
| Lowest Team Total | 110/10 (2025) |
| Most Runs (at Eden) | Andre Russell (312 Runs) |
| Most Wickets (at Eden) | Sunil Narine (14 Wickets) |
2 PBKS Record at Home Ground Against KKR
The Kings have frequently faltered on home ground (Mohali, Indore, Mullanpur) to hold back the spin attack of the Knight Riders.
| Category | PBKS Record at Home |
| Matches Played | 14 |
| Matches Won | 5 |
| Matches Lost | 9 |
| Highest Score (at Home) | 214/8 (2023) |
| Lowest Score (at Home) | 119/9 (2011) |
| Most Runs (at Home vs KKR) | Shikhar Dhawan (218 Runs) |
| Most Wickets (at Home vs KKR) | Piyush Chawla (9 Wickets) |
KKR Vs PBKS Head-to-Head at Away Ground
The ability to score points on the road is what is differentiating between good teams and champions.
1 KKR Record at Away Ground Against PBKS
| Category | KKR Record at PBKS Venues |
| Matches Played | 14 |
| Matches Won | 9 |
| Matches Lost | 5 |
2 PBKS Record at Away Ground Against KKR
| Category | PBKS Record at Eden Gardens |
| Matches Played | 13 |
| Matches Won | 4 |
| Matches Lost | 9 |
KKR Vs PBKS Head-to-Head at Neutral Venues
On neutral grounds when the match is played on in brought up seasons or in playoffs (as was the case in the opul 2014 IPL Final in Bangalore), the eventuality levels itself greatly.
| Category | Record at Neutral Venues |
| Matches Played | 8 |
| KKR Wins | 4 |
| PBKS Wins | 4 |
| Highest Team Total | 200/7 (KKR, 2014 Final) |
| Lowest Team Total | 123/9 (PBKS, 2021) |
| Most Runs (Neutral) | Wriddhiman Saha (148 Runs) |
| Most Wickets (Neutral) | Sunil Narine (11 Wickets) |
Player Contributions in PBKS vs KKR Fixtures
This has been a leading competition by the aspect of personal genius. The fans can become drivers of the issue related to players comparisons with these down-to-the-unit performances numbers.
1 Sunil Narine (KKR)
The last resort bettor. The highest number of wickets taken by Narine against PBKS is contained in the IPL with 36 wickets with a remarkable 5/19.
2 Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS)
The unpredictable leg-spinner betrothed is a killer of the Kolkata batting line and has taken 33 wickets per KKR on several occasions disemboweling the middle order of the Kolkata team during the middle overs.
3 Gautam Gambhir (KKR)
The captain of KKR who took the initiative in his former days and scored 492 runs in the match that led to winning of various important matches and several titles by this team.
4 Andre Russell (KKR)
The Jamaican multiplayer has clobbered more than 408 during this battle, his big-hit has on many occasions proved to be in the form of a cameo to his team in the tight results pursuit.
5 Wriddhiman Saha (PBKS)
Saha is a tearaway hero of the Punjabi with accumulated 322 runs against Kolkata with a spectacular 115 in the 2014 IPL Final.
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Conclusion
As conclusively, the KKR vs PBKS head to head is in favour of Kolkata knight Riders which has played 21 matches and has won but Punjab kings cannot be ignored. It will be either in a glee getting to lock down a defeat in Punjab 11 successful chase after bottom successful chase with the aid of trying to keep up with T20 with success at least once in 2024 and Kolcata Knight Riders with their 111 successful chases in 2025 under guard.
FAQs
What is the number of KKR matches they have won over PBKS?
Kolkata Knight Riders has already surmounted this competition and it has already won 21 games out of 13 games in which Punjab Kings succeeded.
What is the highest team score in KKR and PBKS?
Assault and battery Defending the Punjab Kings Ethical against the Eden Gardens in IPL in 2024 maximum in the chase 262/2.
Who is the most evil bowler in PBKS vs KKR?
Sunil Narine has the most wickets, whose wicket count against Punjab Kings is 36 in IPL
Who has most runs in KKR vs PBKS?
Gautam Gambhir is the most number of runs scored player in this rivalry and has scored 492 runs in the Knights Rider of Kolkata.
