KKR vs DC Head-to-Head Record in IPL

KKR and DC are two teams with contrasting fortunes in the IPL. The Kolkata outfit has won the league thrice, while DC is yet to win an IPL trophy. However, the KKR vs DC fixtures haven’t been one-sided, as they have produced some last-over thrillers and many great individual performances over the years.

Fans who have followed KKR and DC for a long time can offer expert IPL betting tips when these two teams face each other in IPL 2026. Head-to-head information and detailed stats can help predict outcomes across various betting markets. It is easier to make predictions using historical data.

This blog looks at the key head-to-head stats between KKR and DC.

KKR vs DC Head-to-Head Stats

KKR clinched the victory in a low-scoring game in the first-ever IPL meeting against DC. The Knight Riders successfully defended 135 courtesy of Shoaib Akhtar’s 4/11 and a three-wicket haul in just six balls by Laxmi Shukla. 

With 19 wins in 35 outings, KKR holds the upper hand over DC in the overall head-to-head record. KKR is unbeaten against DC over the past three years, winning all fixtures in the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

KKR vs DC Head-to-Head Record

Played: 35

KKR Won: 19
DC Won: 15
No Result: 1

The IPL 2025 Season

Sunil Narine’s all-round effort helped KKR clinch a 14-run win over DC in IPL 2025. Batting first, KKR made 209 thanks to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, and the top-order batters. They successfully defended it, with spinners Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy picking up five wickets between them.   

• Apr 29, 2025: KKR 204/9; DC 190/9 (17.3 overs) – Player of the Match: Sunil Narine

Leading Run-scorers

Shreyas tops the run-scorers chart in the KKR vs DC fixtures. The current Punjab Kings captain has played for both sides, amassing over 600 runs. Gautam Gambhir has registered over 500 runs, while David Warner and Prithvi Shaw have made over 400 against KKR in DC colours. Former KKR all-rounder Andre Russell is fifth in the list.  

Most Runs in KKR vs DC Matches

Highest Wicket-takers

Sunil Narine has taken the most wickets in the matches between DC and KKR. He has 23 wickets, the only player to breach the 20-mark. Umesh Yadav, who played for both teams, has 19 wickets to his name, while Varun Chakaravarthy, Andre Russell, and Kuldeep Yadav have taken 19, 16, and 15 wickets, respectively.   

Most Wickets in KKR vs DC Matches

KKR vs DC Toss Stats (Last 5 Matches)

1. April 2025 – DC won the toss & bowled first 
2. April 2024 – DC won the toss & batted first 
3. April 2024 – KKR won the toss & batted first 
4. April 2023 – DC won the toss & bowled first
5. April 2022 – DC won the toss & bowled first

IPL 2026 Predictions 

Considering their team composition and availability of quality overseas players, DC is most likely to outsmart KKR in the IPL 2026 fixtures between the two teams. KKR is missing quality pacers and is short on players who can do the anchor role. If you are into predictions, choose DC ahead of KKR on your IPL mobile app. 

Here are a few stats ahead of the KKR vs DC fixtures in IPL 2026:

• KL Rahul has registered 6 fifties in 16 innings against KKR. 
• Kuldeep Yadav has taken 2 four-wicket hauls in 5 innings against KKR.
• Ajinkya Rahabe averages 55.25 against DC
  

IPL 2026 KKR vs DC Schedule