Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Sky Sports
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www.skysports.comHere’s the latest I can provide on Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru rivalry, based on recent IPL coverage.
Direct answer
- The most recent completed IPL meeting between KKR and RCB that stands out in public recaps was a close finish in IPL 2024 where KKR beat RCB by seven wickets in Kolkata. In that match, Shreyas Iyer’s side chased a target of 182 after an earlier Kohli-led effort, with Narine and Iyer starring in the chase. For IPL 2025, RCB won the season opener against KKR by seven wickets at Eden Gardens, with Virat Kohli and Phil Salt contributing solid knocks in a 177-run chase.[1][2][3]
What’s happened most recently
- In IPL 2024, KKR posted 186/3 chasing 182 and defeated RCB on a batting-friendly surface, with Narine’s 47 and Iyer’s 50 pivotal.[1]
- In IPL 2025, RCB chased 174 set by KKR at Eden Gardens, thanks to Kohli’s 59 and Salt’s 56, achieving the win with 16.2 overs to spare.[2]
What to watch for going forward
- The KKR-RCB fixture is typically high-scoring with explosive starts from Narine, Salt, Kohli, and Patidar, so expect potent powerplay and middle-overs battles. In recent matchups, both teams have shown the ability to post big totals and chase briskly, making it a must-watch for IPL fans.[2][1]
Illustration (example)
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