Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Timeline

Close finishes and nail-biting Super Overs have made the RR vs KKR fixture one of the most iconic ones in IPL history. Star players like Andre Russell and Sunil Narine have had a profound impact on these contests, which often end in close finishes or thrilling Super Overs. Fans closely follow the rajasthan royals vs kolkata knight riders timeline, as it highlights unforgettable moments and thrilling battles between the two sides.

KKR will aim to find their groove against a Rajasthan team missing Ravi Ashwin’s control and Yuzi Chahal’s wicket-taking prowess. Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga may attempt to fill these shoes, though it won’t be easy.

RR vs KKR

This rivalry has become one of the fiercest in IPL history and it has produced some intense matches. Kolkata Knight Riders have held their own, though Rajasthan Royals remain formidable rivals – both teams possess top players who always want a fight!

The Royals and Knights have an even match record with both sides winning approximately 14-15 matches each. This table provides all encounters chronologically, showing scores, winners, and key performances.

Jos Buttler is known for his explosive innings that tip the balance in Royals’ favor while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill provide steady chasers who focus on calm yet controlled batting styles. Trent Boult’s new ball bowling has also proven very effective against Royals’ attackers.

Though both teams are evenly matched in terms of total points, their net run rates make this match one to watch. Both RR and KKR will be desperate for their first win of the season – it would make an exciting contest if either could pull off an upset victory!

As soon as the game begins, both sides will attempt to secure early wickets to put pressure on their opposition. Rajasthan have let go of veteran spin pair Ravi Ashwin and Yuzi Chahal which could prove detrimental.

They have recruited Theekshana Thapa and Wanindu Hasaranga but without Ashwin’s control or Chahal’s wicket-taking prowess they may struggle.

RR and KKR’s clash is expected to be an action-packed affair, featuring quality batsmen from both teams. Dinesh Karthik will look to keep his winning momentum alive, while Rahane looks to enhance their batting consistency and increase top order performances against powerful opposition batting units.

The match will take place at Guwahati Barsapara Cricket Stadium with toss time taking place at 7:30 PM IST on Wednesday; first innings batting starts shortly afterwards.

2008 – 2010

At the Indian Premier League, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals have provided fans with some thrilling matches over time. This rivalry between these teams has produced both incredible wins for each side as well as some heartbreak.

We take a walk down memory lane by looking back on some of their most memorable encounters here.

In 2008, during the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League, both teams met and Royals came out victorious by 45 runs at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

Jos Buttler stole the show, scoring an unbeaten 107 off 60 balls with 11 boundaries and five sixes to take home Player of the Match honors; Swapnil Asnodkar made up for him by scoring quickfire 61 off 34 balls for support; Sohail Tanvir and Shane Watson picked up two wickets each for their side.

At Eden Gardens in Kolkata, KKR triumphed by eight wickets. Royal Challengers Bangalore started strongly, led by Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis; however Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Suyash Sharma (debutant) picked up 9 wickets to give them an overwhelming victory.

At one point earlier, Royals looked set for defeat with only 22 needed off 18 balls remaining but thanks to Rahmanullah Thakur’s and Rinku Singh’s partnership they were able to reach 204/7 in their final over.

Since their inaugural meeting on April 10, 2024 at Eden Gardens, both teams have met 32 times with KKR winning 14 and RR winning 16 matches respectively; one match ended in a tie.

Their highest score against one another was achieved on April 16, 2024 at Eden Gardens with KKR recording an amazing score of 224/8!

Sunil Narine led the bowling efforts for KKR against RR with 14 wickets while Yuzvendra Chahal achieved 5/40 for RR. Both teams also showcased some impressive debutantes during this period.

2011 – 2013

KKR and RR have established themselves as two of the fiercest rivals in Indian Premier League. Their matches have provided high-octane cricket with nail-biting finishes and unforgettable moments; while clashes between them have also produced hard-to-take losses for fans.

This timeline of their encounters provides a comprehensive view of this high-profile rivalry.

RR won four games and lost two against KKR during this period, with one game ending without a result.

This period was marked by an impressive comeback from KKR after struggling in its opening games; for example, their match in Guwahati featured an exciting finish where both teams tied on 152 runs in Super Over.

After being requested to bat first, KKR fell behind quickly as Yudhvir Singh clipped opener Sunil Narine in the second over. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ajinkya Rahane helped stabilize KKR before Harshit Rana removed both.

Ajinkya Rahane’s poor form continued when he was caught by James Faulkner at mid-off and then bowled by Dhruv Jurel in 20 overs, before Angkrish Raghuvanshi helped push past 100 runs for victory.

Swapnil Asnodkar led Rajasthan’s response, smashing six fours and one six in one over to reach 150/6 by the 20th over.

However, brilliant bowling by Varun Chakaravarthy and Moeen Ali reduced them to 52 runs to win in five overs – something Shimron Hetmyer kept calm about and did by hitting six consecutive sixes that propelled them into Super Over.

RR won the toss and elected to bowl first in the final Super Over. Gautam Gambhir struck five consecutive fours to bring up his fifth maximum in this innings before being caught at point by Dhruv Jurel during a close run-out. Rajasthan’s spinners then took control, with Khejri Shah taking three wickets and Yuzvendra Chahal two wickets each over.

Royals currently sit seventh on the IPL points table with six wins out of 11 matches, while KKR sit eighth with nine points from eight matches. Both teams will meet again at Eden Gardens on May 4.

2014 – 2024

Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders rivalry is one of the most exciting in Indian Premier League history, producing jaw-dropping matches and unforgettable moments that fans will long remember.

This timeline provides a detailed overview of their history while highlighting key milestones; further helping fans understand this rivalry better.

In IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Rajasthan Royals in an exciting game that went down to the wire.

Jos Buttler led his side with an unbeaten 107 off 60 balls containing nine fours and six sixes; Yuzvendra Chahal bowled five wickets against them during this 224-run win, which stands as their most successful run chase against them ever in IPL history. Yuzvendra Chahal still holds onto this record today!

Chahal had already impressed in an epic contest at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur earlier in the tournament.

That match saw Rajasthan record their first ever victory over Kolkata Knight Riders after three losses; Ajinkya Rahane scored an unmatched 72 off 35 balls to propel them towards 150/5 total score and make Chahal’s bowling truly legendary in that encounter. But it was ultimately Super Over that made this match unforgettable for both teams involved.

Once again after their exciting ODI in Jaipur, both teams met once more in Guwahati for another high-scoring IPL encounter.

KKR had great chances at qualifying for the playoffs but failed to do so in 2021 and 2022 before ultimately qualifying under Shreyas Iyer in 2024 with an outstanding season under his guidance.

Though KKR appeared doomed for defeat, they managed to mount an extraordinary comeback against Kings XI Punjab with some outstanding batsmanship and bowling performance from Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy who each took three wickets for their side while Andre Russell scored 25-ball 57 to propel KKR forward and reach 151-7.

In the decisive Super Over, one run separated both teams. Riyan Parag hit two fours and a six off his final ball but was caught by Shubham Dubey at long-on. Moeen Ali needed 22 runs off 24 balls; Parag holed out to short midwicket off his next delivery.