Punjab Kings, previously known as KXIP, and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are two prominent teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Though KXIP hasn’t won an IPL title, they have a decent fan following. On the other hand, KKR, one of the hottest properties in the league, has won the title twice and finished runner-up in 2021.
Here’s a look at the KXIP vs. KKR head-to-head record in IPL and a few batting and bowling stats from the matches involving both teams.
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KXIP vs KKR Head to Head IPL History
KXIP overcame KKR by nine runs in the first-ever IPL meeting between the two teams. Irfan Pathan was the top performer in the match, scoring an unbeaten 24 and claiming two wickets. Shaun Marsh and Sreesanth, too, had a memorable outing. But KKR dominated the clash. The two-time champions won 21 out of their 33 matches against KXIP.
KXIP vs KKR Overall IPL Head to Head Record
List of Last 5 KXIP vs KKR Matches
- April 26, 2024 – PBKS won by 8 wickets
- May 8, 2023 – KKR won by 5 wickets
- April 1, 2023 – KXIP won by 7 runs
- April 1, 2022 – KKR won by 6 wickets
- October 1, 2021 – KXIP won by 5 wicket
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Timeline 2024
KXIP vs KKR Stats
Gautam Gambhir and Sunil Narine are the leading run-scorers and wicket-takers in the KXIP-KKR matches in IPL. The former KKR captain has scored 492 runs, while Robin Uthappa and Andre Russell are other players with a 400-plus run tally over KXIP in IPL. With 34 wickets, Narine has an outstanding record against KXIP in IPL. The T20 legend has taken a four-wicket haul and a fifer against the Mohali-based franchise. He also has two half-centuries against the IPL 2014 runners-up.
Here’s a look at the batting and bowling stats in the KXIP vs KKR matches in the IPL.
Most Runs for KXIP against KKR
Most Runs for KKR against KXIP
Most Wickets for KXIP against KKR
Most Wickets for KKR against KXIP
Concluding Thoughts
KKR has a significant lead over KXIP in the head-to-head meetings between both teams. But the KKR-KXIP matches have been equally contested all the time. Many matches have gone to the wire, giving cricket fans plenty of thrills and spills.
Head to Head Records & Stats for other IPL Teams:
FAQs About KXIP vs KKR Head to Head Record in IPL
What happened in KXIP vs KKR matches in IPL 2023?
KXIP sealed a spectacular eight-wicket win over KKR at Eden Gardens. The Mohali-based franchise chased down a record 262 runs in 18.4 overs. Jonny Bairstow scored an unbeaten 108*, while Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh hit half-centuries.
What are Sunil Narine's stats against KXIP in IPL?
Sunil Narine has 34 wickets at an economy rate of 7.02 in 25 innings against KXIP.
What is Russell's batting strike against KXIP in IPL?
Andre Russell has a batting strike rate of 200 against KXIP in the IPL.