KKR vs PBKS is a popular cricketing rivalry in the Indian Premier League (IPL). These two teams have faced each other on several occasions, and the head-to-head record between them reflects a closely contested competition.
As of my knowledge cutoff date of September 2021, KKR and PBKS have played a total of 31 matches against each other in the IPL. Out of these matches, KKR has won 11, while PBKS has emerged victorious 20 times. This suggests that PBKS has had the upper hand in this rivalry, winning more matches than KKR.
However, when it comes to playing at the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata, KKR has a better record against PBKS. Out of the 11 matches played between the two teams at this venue, KKR has won 8, while PBKS has only managed to win 3. This shows that KKR has been more dominant in home matches against PBKS.
In the last 5 matches played between KKR and PBKS, PBKS has won 3, while KKR has won 2. This suggests that the competition between these two teams has been closely contested in recent times.
In IPL 2022, KKR and PBKS faced each other once, and KKR emerged victorious in that match. KKR won by 5 wickets, with Rahul Tripathi being the top scorer for KKR with 74 runs.
Overall, the KKR vs PBKS rivalry in the IPL has been an exciting one to watch, with both teams showcasing their strengths and weaknesses on the field. The head-to-head record suggests that PBKS has had the upper hand, but KKR has been dominant in home matches at the Eden Gardens stadium.
KKR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Records
| Stats | Matches | KKR Won | PBKS Won |
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 20 |
| At Eden gardens stadium, Kolkata | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| In the last 5 matches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| In IPL 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
KKR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Records in 1st Batting vs 2nd Batting
| Innings | KKR Won | PBKS Won |
| First Batting | 6 | 6 |
| Second Batting | 14 | 5 |
KKR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Top Batting Performers
Most Runs
| Batsman | Runs |
|---|---|
| Gautam Gambhir | 492 |
| Robin Uthappa | 438 |
| Wriddhiman Saha | 394 |
| Andre Russell | 366 |
| Chris Gayle | 331 |
Highest Scores
| Batsman | Score |
|---|---|
| Wriddhiman Saha | 115* |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 110* |
| Manish Pandey | 94 |
| Chris Gayle | 88 |
| Sourav Ganguly | 86* |
KKR vs PBKS Head to Head: Top Bowling Performers
Most Wickets
| Bowler | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | 33 |
| Piyush Chawla | 24 |
| Umesh Yadav | 19 |
| Andre Russell | 14 |
| Morne Morkel | 10 |
Best Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Figure |
|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | 5/19 |
| Sunil Narine | 4/19 |
| Andre Russell | 4/20 |
| Umar Gul | 4/23 |
| Umesh Yadav | 4/23 |
