Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings have faced each other 36 times in the Indian Premier League between 2008 and 2026. Kolkata Knight Riders lead 21-13 in the overall head-to-head, and their last two meetings have ended in no result. The two sides have also met in 1 IPL final (Kolkata Knight Riders winning 1), making this one of the tournament’s defining knockout rivalries. Below is the complete record between KKR and PBKS, every result, the venue-by-venue split, season-by-season outcomes and the full match list.
KKR vs PBKS Overall Head-to-Head Record
KKR vs PBKS in IPL Finals & Playoffs
| Date | Stage | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2014 | Qualifier 1 | KKR won by 28 runs | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 1 Jun 2014 | Final | KKR won by 3 wickets | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
In finals only, Kolkata Knight Riders have won all 1.
Head-to-Head by Venue
| Venue | Played | KKR | PBKS | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| PCA Stadium, Mohali | 8 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Holkar Stadium, Indore | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| MCA Stadium, Pune | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Barabati Stadium, Cuttack | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Kingsmead, Durban | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
Biggest Wins
Highest & Lowest Team Totals
Season-by-Season Results
| Season | KKR | PBKS | NR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 | — |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | — |
Full List of KKR vs PBKS Matches (2008–2026)
| Date | Winner | Result | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 2026 | NR | No result | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 26 Apr 2025 | NR | No result | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 15 Apr 2025 | PBKS | won by 16 runs | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur | League |
| 26 Apr 2024 | PBKS | won by 8 wickets | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 8 May 2023 | KKR | won by 5 wickets | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 1 Apr 2023 | PBKS | won by 7 runs | PCA Stadium, Mohali | League |
| 1 Apr 2022 | KKR | won by 6 wickets | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | League |
| 1 Oct 2021 | PBKS | won by 5 wickets | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | League |
| 26 Apr 2021 | KKR | won by 5 wickets | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | League |
| 26 Oct 2020 | PBKS | won by 8 wickets | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | League |
| 10 Oct 2020 | KKR | won by 2 runs | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | League |
| 3 May 2019 | KKR | won by 7 wickets | PCA Stadium, Mohali | League |
| 27 Mar 2019 | KKR | won by 28 runs | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 12 May 2018 | KKR | won by 31 runs | Holkar Stadium, Indore | League |
| 21 Apr 2018 | PBKS | won by 9 wickets | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 9 May 2017 | PBKS | won by 14 runs | PCA Stadium, Mohali | League |
| 13 Apr 2017 | KKR | won by 8 wickets | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 4 May 2016 | KKR | won by 7 runs | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 19 Apr 2016 | KKR | won by 6 wickets | PCA Stadium, Mohali | League |
| 9 May 2015 | KKR | won by 1 wicket | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 18 Apr 2015 | KKR | won by 4 wickets | MCA Stadium, Pune | League |
| 1 Jun 2014 | KKR | won by 3 wickets | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Final |
| 27 May 2014 | KKR | won by 28 runs | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Qualifier 1 |
| 11 May 2014 | KKR | won by 9 wickets | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack | League |
| 26 Apr 2014 | PBKS | won by 23 runs | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | League |
| 26 Apr 2013 | KKR | won by 6 wickets | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 16 Apr 2013 | PBKS | won by 4 runs | PCA Stadium, Mohali | League |
| 18 Apr 2012 | KKR | won by 8 wickets | PCA Stadium, Mohali | League |
| 15 Apr 2012 | PBKS | won by 2 runs | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 30 Apr 2011 | KKR | won by 8 wickets | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 4 Apr 2010 | PBKS | won by 8 wickets | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 27 Mar 2010 | KKR | won by 39 runs | PCA Stadium, Mohali | League |
| 3 May 2009 | PBKS | won by 6 wickets | St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth | League |
| 21 Apr 2009 | KKR | won by 11 runs | Kingsmead, Durban | League |
| 25 May 2008 | KKR | won by 3 wickets | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | League |
| 3 May 2008 | PBKS | won by 9 runs | PCA Stadium, Mohali | League |
KKR vs PBKS Head-to-Head FAQs
Who has won more matches, Kolkata Knight Riders or Punjab Kings?
In 36 IPL meetings, Kolkata Knight Riders lead 21–13. The most recent match, on 6 Apr 2026, ended in no result.
How many times have KKR and PBKS met in an IPL final?
They have contested 1 IPL final: 2014 (Kolkata Knight Riders).
When did KKR last play PBKS?
The most recent KKR vs PBKS match was on 6 Apr 2026, which ended in no result at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
What is KKR’s biggest win over PBKS?
Kolkata Knight Riders’ largest win by runs was by 39 runs on 27 Mar 2010.
What is the highest team total in KKR vs PBKS matches?
The highest total in this fixture is Punjab Kings 262/2, made in 2024.
