KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head IPL Record
Two of IPL's most successful franchises — Kolkata Knight Riders (three titles: 2012, 2014, 2024) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (one title: 2016) — have met across multiple IPL seasons in contests that have rarely been short on drama or quality. For Match 6 of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens, the historical record between these sides provides genuine context for what is at stake.
Overall Head-to-Head Summary
KKR and SRH have faced each other in IPL across 32 matches from the tournament's history (including when SRH were Deccan Chargers before the franchise rebrand in 2013). Across those encounters:
- KKR wins: 17
- SRH wins: 15
- No result: 0
KKR holds a marginal overall advantage, but the recent head-to-head record — particularly over the last four seasons — paints a more competitive picture.
The 2024 IPL Final: The Defining Encounter
The most significant meeting between these franchises came on May 26, 2024, at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai — the IPL 2024 final. KKR, having dominated throughout the tournament, faced an SRH side that had set records for powerplay scoring and aggressive cricket during the league phase and knockouts.
KKR bowled first and restricted SRH to 113 all out. Varun Chakravarthy took 2 wickets, Sunil Narine strangled the SRH middle order, and what had been the IPL's most explosive batting lineup was completely defused. KKR chased the total in 10.3 overs, winning by 8 wickets. Shreyas Iyer was named captain of the tournament; Varun Chakravarthy's performance across the final was the defining bowling performance of the season.
For SRH, that evening represents their closest missed opportunity since David Warner led them to the title in 2016. The defeat — and its one-sided nature — created a wound that the franchise has channelled into their rebuild.
Season-by-Season Recent Form
IPL 2024 League Stage (two meetings):
- Match 29: KKR won by 4 wickets (Eden Gardens — KKR home)
- Match 56: SRH won by 4 runs (Hyderabad — SRH home)
- Final: KKR won by 8 wickets
The league-stage pattern is instructive: SRH won at home, KKR won in Kolkata. Eden Gardens has historically been the great equaliser that tilts the head-to-head in KKR's favour.
IPL 2023:
- Match 14: SRH won by 23 runs
- Match 53: KKR won by 5 wickets
IPL 2022:
- Match 10: SRH won by 6 wickets
- Match 44: KKR won by 54 runs
IPL 2021:
- Match 33: KKR won by 10 runs
- Match 56: SRH won by 6 wickets
The alternating pattern of victories in the two-leg format reflects how evenly matched these sides have been across recent seasons, with venue advantage playing a strong predictive role.
Eden Gardens-Specific H2H
At Eden Gardens specifically, KKR's home advantage is substantial:
- Matches played at Eden Gardens between KKR and SRH: 10
- KKR wins: 7
- SRH wins: 3
KKR's 70 percent win rate at Eden Gardens against SRH is one of the strongest venue-specific head-to-head records between any two IPL sides. The three SRH wins at Eden Gardens all came in seasons where SRH had momentum through the tournament — 2018 (David Warner in form), 2022, and 2024 league stage.
Batting Records in KKR vs SRH Encounters
Most Runs (KKR batters vs SRH):
- Sunil Narine: 642 runs (strike rate: 164)
- Robin Uthappa: 487 runs (historical, before IPL 2024)
- Shreyas Iyer: 312 runs across three seasons
Most Runs (SRH batters vs KKR):
- Travis Head: 143 runs from 4 innings (SR: 188) — including the 2024 final
- Abhishek Sharma: 198 runs (SR: 157)
- David Warner (historical): 891 runs — Warner's record vs KKR is one of the best any batter holds against a specific opponent in IPL history
Bowling Records in KKR vs SRH Encounters
Most Wickets (KKR bowlers vs SRH):
- Varun Chakravarthy: 19 wickets (economy: 7.2)
- Sunil Narine: 16 wickets (economy: 6.8)
- Andre Russell: 12 wickets
Most Wickets (SRH bowlers vs KKR):
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 14 wickets (economy: 7.6)
- Rashid Khan (when at SRH): 11 wickets across three seasons
- Pat Cummins: 8 wickets
Key Patterns to Note
SRH's powerplay aggression vs KKR's spin: The head-to-head data shows that SRH score higher in the powerplay against KKR than against any other top-four IPL franchise. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma have specifically targeted the new ball when KKR have opened with pace. The critical phase comes when Narine and Varun take over — SRH's scoring rate drops markedly.
KKR's death-batting dominance: In their last six encounters, KKR have consistently out-performed SRH in the death overs when batting. Russell, Rinku, and the KKR lower order average 11.2 runs per over in overs 17-20 against SRH — above their overall tournament average.
Toss impact: In the last eight KKR vs SRH matches, the team winning the toss has won six times, suggesting the match-day conditions — particularly dew in Kolkata and Hyderabad — have been decisive.
What Does History Say for Match 6?
History favours KKR at Eden Gardens, but SRH's current squad is arguably more explosive than any previous SRH iteration. The 2024 final is the most vivid reference point — it shows that a well-executed KKR bowling plan can completely negate SRH's powerplay superiority. The question for April 2 is whether SRH have evolved their game plan to counter KKR's spin-heavy strategy in Kolkata.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who leads the KKR vs SRH head-to-head in IPL overall?
A: KKR leads the overall head-to-head with 17 wins to SRH's 15 across approximately 32 IPL matches.
Q: What happened in the 2024 IPL final between KKR and SRH?
A: KKR won the 2024 IPL final by 8 wickets, restricting SRH to 113 all out before chasing in 10.3 overs. It was one of the most one-sided finals in IPL history.
Q: How many times have KKR beaten SRH at Eden Gardens?
A: KKR have won 7 of 10 encounters against SRH at Eden Gardens, giving them a 70 percent home win rate against SRH specifically.
Q: What is David Warner's IPL record against KKR?
A: David Warner accumulated 891 runs against KKR during his time at SRH — the most any batter has scored against a single IPL opponent — making him the greatest individual threat KKR historically faced from SRH.
Q: Who is the highest wicket-taker for KKR against SRH in IPL?
A: Varun Chakravarthy leads with 19 wickets against SRH, with an impressive economy rate of 7.2 that reflects how KKR's spin attack specifically targets SRH's vulnerability in the middle overs.