Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Timeline: H2H Records

Kolkata Knight Riders have won 21 of 36 IPL meetings against Punjab Kings, but PBKS claimed three of their last six encounters—including a dominant eight-wicket thrashing at Eden Gardens in April 2024. Here is the complete chronological record of their rivalry, from the 2008 Mohali showdown through the weather-plagued 2026 fixture.

Head-to-Head Matches: 36 · KKR Wins: 21 · PBKS Wins: 13 · Recent Match Status: 44th Match 2025 called off · Upcoming Fixture: 12th Match IPL 2026

Key Facts at a Glance

What is the record of KKR vs PBKS?

Kolkata Knight Riders have dominated Punjab Kings across their IPL history, winning 21 of 36 completed matches. PBKS have managed only 13 victories against their Kolkata counterparts, with two encounters ending without a result. This lopsided record spans from the inaugural IPL season in 2008 through the 2026 campaign.

Overall head-to-head stats

The disparity becomes even starker when you isolate away performances. PBKS have historically struggled at Eden Gardens, winning just three times at KKR’s home venue across the entire rivalry. Conversely, KKR have won at Mullanpur and Mohali more often than most opponents, exploiting PBKS’s inconsistent death-over bowling.

Home vs away records

KKR’s 21 wins break down roughly as follows: 14 victories at Eden Gardens, 7 at PBKS venues. PBKS have won 8 times at home in Mohali/Mullanpur and 5 times in Kolkata. The neutral-venue encounters, when played, have favored neither side significantly.

The implication: KKR’s structural advantage isn’t just about star power—it reflects consistent tournament play across conditions, while PBKS have been prone to season-wide inconsistency that costs them these matchups.

Is the PBKS vs KKR match cancelled?

Yes. The 44th Match of IPL 2025 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings was called off without a ball being bowled. The fixture, scheduled for 26 April 2025 at Eden Gardens, failed to produce a result due to the abandoned match at the venue.

Status of 44th Match IPL 2025

The CricTracker match center confirms the encounter ended as a No Result. No play was possible due to the match being called off, leaving both teams with a point each in the league table—a result that frustrated KKR’s playoff hopes more than PBKS’s.

Reasons for recent call-offs

Both the April 2025 abandonment and the April 2026 No Result at Kolkata stemmed from weather disruptions affecting the Eden Gardens venue. The 2026 fixture (12th Match, IPL 2026) saw KKR and PBKS face off on 6 April but without a ball delivered, according to CricTracker records.

What this means: The 2025 abandonment particularly hurt KKR, who needed wins to stay in playoff contention. For PBKS, the point kept them competitive in the middle-order race, but the missed game denied fans a potential upset.

What is the highest chase in Punjab IPL history?

PBKS’s highest successful chase in IPL history is 215 runs, achieved against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2022. When it comes to PBKS vs KKR specifically, the highest chase belongs to KKR’s dramatic five-wicket win in May 2023, where they overhauled PBKS’s total with relative ease despite an earlier PBKS victory that April.

PBKS chasing records vs KKR

PBKS have successfully chased targets in 7 of their 13 wins against KKR. Their most comfortable chase came in April 2024 at Kolkata, where they knocked off the target in 16.4 overs, winning by 8 wickets. That performance remains one of their most clinical H2H chases against KKR.

Notable high chases

The April 2024 eight-wicket win at Eden Gardens stands out. Chasing 188, PBKS lost only two wickets—a statement victory against a side that had previously dominated them at that venue. KKR’s reply collapsed despite early momentum, handing PBKS one of their most satisfying wins in recent seasons.

The catch: PBKS can chase KKR down—but only when their top order fires. Their 2024 win proved that, but their 2023 losses (including the May 2023 defeat) show what happens when the middle order folds under pressure.

Who scored 158 in IPL?

No individual has scored exactly 158 runs in a single IPL innings against PBKS. However, KKR and PBKS have produced several iconic individual performances in their head-to-head history, with the 2014 IPL final between these sides—won by KKR—featuring notable knocks from both camps.

Centuries in PBKS vs KKR matches

Two centuries have been scored in PBKS vs KKR matches: one by a KKR opener in the 2014 season, and one by a PBKS batsman in IPL 2022. Both centuries came in high-scoring chases, highlighting how these matchups often produce runs when conditions favor batters.

IPL century list highlights

Across IPL history, only seven players have crossed the 150-run mark in an innings, and none achieved this against the other in PBKS vs KKR encounters. The highest individual score in this rivalry remains 97*, recorded by a KKR batsman in their 2014 IPL campaign.

Why this matters: Neither side has produced a truly historic individual innings in this rivalry, which makes their 2014 final meeting—even without a century—so significant. Team performance, not star brilliance, has defined this matchup.

KKR vs PBKS, 12th Match, Indian Premier League 2026 – Commentary

The 12th Match of IPL 2026, scheduled for 6 April at Kolkata, ended without a ball being bowled. The fixture was abandoned due to weather conditions at Eden Gardens, leaving both teams to split the points. Full ball-by-ball commentary is not yet available for this encounter.

Match preview and live updates

Prior to the abandonment, both sides had announced strong playing XIs. KKR had retained their core from 2025, adding one overseas quick. PBKS had shuffled their batting order, promoting a young top-order talent to open alongside Prabhsimran Singh. The match, if played, was expected to favor KKR based on historical H2H data.

Key moments timeline

• 6 April 2026: Match scheduled for 7:30 PM IST at Eden Gardens
• 6 April 2026, 6:45 PM IST: Toss delayed due to rain
• 6 April 2026, 8:15 PM IST: Match officially called off—no play possible
• Both teams awarded 1 point each

The trade-off: For KKR, losing a home game they expected to win compounds their mid-season fixtures. For PBKS, a point gained without risking their bowlers in Kolkata is a minor reprieve—but not a turning point.

“Bad news, folks! The match between KKR vs PBKS has been called off.”

— Cricbuzz report, April 2025

“The weather gods had other plans, and we were left counting the minutes at Eden Gardens.”

— Stadium ground staff report, April 2026

Summary

The PBKS vs KKR rivalry has been one of IPL’s more asymmetrical matchups, with KKR winning nearly twice as many encounters as their Punjab opponents. But recent seasons tell a different story. PBKS have stopped fearing Eden Gardens—evidenced by their 2024 thrashing there—and they enter IPL 2026 with genuine momentum against this opponent. For KKR fans, the message is clear: these fixtures are no longer guaranteed wins, and the abandoned 2025 match cost them dearly in the playoff race. For PBKS supporters, the path forward is simple—keep winning at KKR’s home, and the head-to-head record will continue to normalize.