In the 70th match of the IPL 2024, Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
As the league stage draws to a close, this match holds significant importance for both teams.
Rajasthan Royals, despite a recent slump, have managed to secure a playoff spot, while Kolkata Knight Riders are riding high at the top of the points table.
Here’s a detailed look at the head-to-head records and the team performances so far.
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Rajasthan Royals began the season on a strong note but faced a tough phase with four consecutive losses towards the end of the league stage.
Despite this dip in form, their early-season success ensured they clinched a playoff spot. Their performance has been a mix of brilliant individual displays and some collective failures.
The opening pair has been crucial for RR, providing explosive starts. However, their recent form has been inconsistent, putting additional pressure on the middle order.
The captain has played some pivotal innings under pressure, but his contributions alone haven’t been enough to steer the team to victory in the last few matches.
The spin duo has been effective in the middle overs, providing crucial breakthroughs. However, the fast bowling department has struggled, which has been a significant concern for the team.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
KKR has been one of the standout teams this season, showcasing consistent form and sitting comfortably at the top of the points table with nine wins from 13 matches. Their success has been built on strong team performances and strategic gameplay.
Narine’s all-round capabilities and Salt’s explosive batting at the top have been instrumental in KKR’s success.
Players like Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer, and Andre Russell have provided stability and firepower, ensuring KKR posts competitive totals.
Led by Sunil Narine, the bowling unit has been exceptional. Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakravarthy, and Harshit Rana have consistently performed, making it a balanced attack
RR vs KKR Head-to-Head Record:
In the IPL, RR and KKR have faced each other 29 times. The head-to-head record is evenly balanced, with both teams winning 14 matches each, and one match ending without a result.
Total – 29
RR – 14
KKR – 14
No Result – 1
List of matches played between RR and KKR since IPL 2008
| Date | Winner | Won By | Venue |
| 16-April-24 | Rajasthan Royals | 2 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 11-May-23 | Rajasthan Royals | 9 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 2-May-22 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 Wickets | Mumbai |
| 18-Apr-22 | Rajasthan Royals | 7 Runs | Mumbai |
| 7-Oct-21 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 86 Runs | Sharjah |
| 24-Apr-2021 | Rajasthan Royals | 6 Wickets | Mumbai |
| 1-Nov-20 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 60 Runs | Dubai |
| 30-Apr-19 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 37 Runs | Dubai |
| 25-Apr-19 | Rajasthan Royals | 3 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 7-Apr-19 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 Wickets | Jaipur |
| 23-May-18 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 25 Runs | Kolkata |
| 15-May-18 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 6 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 18-Apr-18 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 Wickets | Jaipur |
| 16-May-15 | Rajasthan Royals | 9 Runs | Mumbai (BS) |
| 5-May-14 | Rajasthan Royals | 10 Runs | Ahmedabad |
| 29-April-14 | Rajasthan Royals | Super Over | Abu Dhabi |
| 3-May-13 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 8-April-13 | Rajasthan Royals | 19 Runs | Jaipur |
| 13-April-12 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 5 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 8-Apr-12 | Rajasthan Royals | 22 Runs | Jaipur |
| 17-April-11 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 15-Apr-11 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 9 Wickets | Jaipur |
| 17-Apr-10 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 20-Mar-10 | Rajasthan Royals | 34 Runs | Ahmedabad |
| 20-May-09 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 Wickets | Durban |
| 23-April-09 | Rajasthan Royals | Super Over | Cape Town |
| 20-May-08 | Rajasthan Royals | 6 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 1-May-08 | Rajasthan Royals | 45 Runs | Jaipur |
IPL 2024: Most runs in RR vs KKR fixtures
Sanju Samson (RR) – 350 runs
IPL 2024: Most wickets in RR vs KKR fixtures
Sunil Narine (KKR) – 14 wickets
RR vs KKR: Complete Squad
Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c), Jos Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Sen, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa, Avesh Khan, Rovman Powell, Shubham Dubey, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Abid Mushtaq, Nandre Burger.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Phil Salt, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, KS Bharat, Chetan Sakariya, Mitchell Starc, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Sherfane Rutherford, Manish Pandey, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Dushmantha Chameera, Sakib Hussain. Players injured/withdrawn: Jason Roy, Gus Atkinson.