KKR vs PBKS head to head IPL: How have Punjab Kings fared against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens? Full stats

A packed Eden Gardens awaits today’s high-voltage Indian Premier League clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings as the hosts will be out looking for ‘revenge’.

The last time the two teams met, PBKS successfully defending a small total of 111 as they bowled out the defending champions for 95 in an exceptional bowling performance at Mohali, on April 15.

The home side will welcome PBKS to a stadium where they’ve enjoyed significant success in this rivalry. However, recent record suggests Saturday’s match at the Eden Gardens could be a tighter contest.

Ahead of the blockbuster KKR vs PBKS game at IPL 2025, let us take a look at some of the key numbers

KKR vs PBKS: Overall Head to Head in IPL

Matches played: 34

Despite KKR’s clear historical edge in this rivalry, PBKS have won three of the last five encounters.

KKR vs PBKS: Head to Head at Eden Gardens in the IPL

Matches played: 13

Wins Batting first: KKR 3, PBKS 1

Wins Chasing: KKR 6, PBKS 3

Last meeting at Eden (April 26, 2024): PBKS successfully chased 262 to win by 8 wickets, which was the highest successful chase in the history of the tournament.

KKR’s Record at Eden Gardens (All Opponents)

Matches played: 84

Highest total: 261/6 vs Punjab Kings (April 26, 2024) – PBKS chased it down in 18.4 overs to win by 8 wickets.

Lowest total: 119/9 vs Chennai Super Kings (April 20, 2013) – CSK won by 4 wickets.

KKR vs PBKS: Most runs

Gautam Gambhir (KKR) – Matches: 15, Runs: 492, Average: 44.72, Strike Rate: 121.78, Highest Score: 72*

Robin Uthappa (KKR) – Matches: 14, Runs: 432, Average: 33.69, Strike Rate: 142.67, Highest Score: 70

Andre Russell (KKR) – Matches: 13, Runs: 438, Average: 36.00, Strike Rate: 200.00, Highest Score: 70*

KKR vs PBKS: Most wickets

Sunil Narine (KKR) – Innings: 25, Wickets: 34, Economy: 7.02, Average: 20.02, Best Figures: 5/19

Piyush Chawla (PBKS/KKR) – Innings: 24, Wickets: 24, Economy: 7.90, Average: 26.41, Best Figures: 3/18

Umesh Yadav (KKR) – Innings: 12, Wickets: 19, Economy: 7.44, Average: 17.63, Best Figures: 4/23

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