The anticipated rivalry between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad has always been underrated in the IPL. KKR and SRH have been involved in various high-stakes encounters and thrilling showdowns, which make this rivalry more interesting. From league stages to the Playoffs, KKR and SRH have shown their competition with each other in this rivalry. Two former champions of the game are known for their exceptional performance and consistency. Star players like Gautam Gambhir, David Warner, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Shreyas Iyer have marked their performances for their respective teams.
Additionally, it’s a pretty interesting clash of big names and a large representation of an efficient team – an explosive match is always sure to spark great debate amongst fans over who is the boss. When these two teams collide, it’s not just a match; it’s the beginning of the KKR flamboyance versus SRH resoluteness debate, a real problem of who has skill and who has strength on any given day. Let’s have a complete look at the KKR vs SRH Head to Head in IPL, Records, Stats & Results.
KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head Record
KKR and SRH have battled 30 times in the IPL, where KKR has a strong hand by winning 20 games, including 3 wins in the playoffs in IPL 2017 and 2024. SRH managed to win 10 out of 30 times in the IPL, including 2 wins in the playoffs of IPL 2016 and 2018.
| Total Matches | 30 |
|---|---|
| KKR Won | 20 |
| SRH Won | 10 |
| KKR Lost | 10 |
| SRH Lost | 20 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head Record at Home Ground
KKR Record at Home Ground Against SRH
KKR has beaten SRH in their previous 8 games at Eden Gardens. In fact, in 11 matches at Eden Gardens, the purple and gold brigade have lost to SRH just three times.
| Total Matches | 11 |
|---|---|
| KKR Won | 8 |
| SRH Won | 3 |
| KKR Lost | 3 |
| SRH Lost | 8 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
SRH Record at Home Ground Against KKR
When they play at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, the Sunrisers have a little trouble with their purple and gold rivals. In 7 games in Hyderabad against KKR, the orange army has lost 4, which is overwhelming to say the least.
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| Total Matches | 7 |
|---|---|
| SRH Won | 3 |
| KKR Won | 4 |
| SRH Lost | 4 |
| KKR Lost | 3 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head Record at Away Ground
KKR Record at Away Ground Against SRH
Seeing KKR visit Hyderabad to the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium to play against the SRH is always an intriguing contest. In seven visits, KKR has managed to win the most (four).
| Total Matches | 7 |
|---|---|
| KKR Won | 4 |
| SRH Won | 3 |
| KKR Lost | 3 |
| SRH Lost | 4 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
SRH Record at Away Ground Against KKR
Of the 11 matches they’ve played at Eden Gardens, KKR has beaten SRH on 8 occasions, making Eden Gardens somewhat of a fortress. SRH has been able to snare victory on just 3 occasions.
| Total Matches | 11 |
|---|---|
| SRH Won | 3 |
| KKR Won | 8 |
| SRH Lost | 8 |
| KKR Lost | 3 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head Record at Neutral Venues
Of the 12 times that these two teams have matched up on neutral grounds, KKR has won 8, including a win on the night of the final in IPL 2024.
| Total Matches | 12 |
|---|---|
| KKR Won | 8 |
| SRH Won | 4 |
| KKR Lost | 4 |
| SRH Lost | 8 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
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Highest Score in KKR vs SRH Rivalry
At the Arun Jaitley Stadium, SRH just tore everything apart. Thrashed KKR for 278, that’s 278 runs for three wickets and recorded the highest score of this rivalry.
Highest Score by KKR Against SRH
At their fortress, the iconic Eden Gardens, KKR scored a fiery 208 for 7 to register their biggest total vs SRH.
Highest Score by SRH Against KKR
On 25th May, 2025, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, SRH truly delivered a batting masterclass by scoring a whopping 278 runs for 3 wickets, to record their biggest total vs KKR.
Lowest Score in KKR vs SRH Rivalry
In the final of IPL 2024 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, SRH got bowled out for 113 by KKR to register the lowest total in this battle.
Lowest Score by KKR Against SRH
At the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. It was a day when the SRH bowlers restricted KKR to just 130 runs for 7 wickets, their lowest total vs SRH.
Lowest Score by SRH Against KKR
In the IPL 2024 final in Chennai, KKR blew SRH away for a shocking 113, and this remains the lowest score by SRH vs KKR till this day.
Individual Records in KKR vs SRH Rivalry
Most Runs & Highest Score in KKR vs SRH Rivalry
David Warner of SRH has the most runs in this rivalry. From Team Purple and gold, Nitish Rana has scored 492 runs against SRH, which is the most runs by a KKR player against SRH. David Warner also has the most individual runs with a score of 126, which is the highest score for this rivalry. Gautam Gambhir has the highest score for KKR with a score of 92 not out.
| Stats | KKR | SRH |
| Most Runs | Nitish Rana (492 runs) | David Warner (619 runs) |
| Highest scorer | Gautam Gambhir (92*) | David Warner (126) |
Most Wickets & Best Bowling in KKR vs SRH Rivalry
India’s legendary pace bowler, Bhuvneshwar Kumar from SRH, has taken the most wickets in this rivalry with 26 wickets in his bag. Caribbean all-rounder, Andree Russell from KKR, has taken the most wickets against SRH with 25 wickets in his hands. Prasidh Krishna from KKR holds the best bowling figure in this rivalry by taking a fifer against SRH. Karn Sharma from SRH has the best bowling figures against KKR.
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| Stats | KKR | SRH |
| Most wickets | Andree Russell (25 wickets) | Bhuvneshwar Kumar (26 wickets) |
| Best Bowling | Prasidh Krishna (5/30) | Karn Sharma (4/38) |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Timeline
The KKR vs SRH rivalry is a fantastic family drama that comes with enormous highs and thrilling finishes. This rivalry dates back to 2013, and KKR always seemed to get the better of SRH with two titles already in hand, sitting pretty on a pile of trophies like the older sibling in the family. KKR has historic significance, with a formidable track record, regularly dominating both in their stately Eden Gardens and in the general context of matches. SRH, as the younger sibling, recognized this early, realizing KKR was not indestructible as they founded the foundation of their franchise and moved forward as a formidable entity. Even as the disciplined younger sibling of IPL, SRH made clear from the start they were no pushovers, as they created a hard-nosed reputation amongst the other franchises with strong bowling attacks who had a clear no-nonsense approach to the game. They even went on to win the T20 championship in 2016. But KKR has had its moments, including in the IPL 2024 Final in Chennai, where KKR’s bowlers destroyed SRH for 113 domestically, and shut down any power hitting with an expansive bowling plan. When these teams meet in the IPL, it is either a Fireworks display of glamour or the Subplot of a low-scoring scrap. Both teams are teams with many distinct personalities, and the desire to WIN is undeniable. When these two are involved in a rivalry situation, it is a proper contest, with the vigor of two teams with distinct personalities led by players with decent pride and the lust for victory.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Standings
Kolkata Knight Riders tasted their maiden Wooden Spoon in the second season of the IPL in 2009. KKR have only topped the points table once in the history of IPL in 2024 when they also won the Trophy. SRH also has the points table for once, only in IPL 2018, when they lost the final to CSK. SRH tasted their first wooden spoon back in IPL 2021 and their second in IPL 2023.
| KKR Position in the Table | IPL Season | SRH Position in the Table |
| 6th | 2008 | DNP |
| 8th | 2009 | DNP |
| 6th | 2010 | DNP |
| 4th | 2011 | DNP |
| 2nd | 2012 | DNP |
| 7th | 2013 | 4th |
| 2nd | 2014 | 6th |
| 5th | 2015 | 6th |
| 4th | 2016 | 3rd |
| 3rd | 2017 | 3rd |
| 3rd | 2018 | 1st |
| 5th | 2019 | 4th |
| 5th | 2020 | 3rd |
| 4th | 2021 | 8th |
| 7th | 2022 | 8th |
| 7th | 2023 | 10th |
| 1st | 2024 | 2nd |
| 8th | 2025 | 6th |
