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Head-to-Head Rivalry

Deccan Chargers

VS

Kolkata Knight Riders

9 Matches • Since IPL History

Overall Record

2
Wins
22.2%
9
Total
7
Wins
77.8%
22.2%
77.8%

Rivalry Overview

Every season, cricket fans eagerly await Deccan Chargers versus Kolkata Knight Riders. This 9-match rivalry has consistently delivered high-quality cricket, showcasing why the IPL is the world's premier T20 league.

📊 Record Analysis

While Kolkata Knight Riders leads the head-to-head 7-2, the 5-game advantage doesn't tell the complete story. Many encounters have been decided by narrow margins, suggesting closer competition than raw numbers indicate.

Deccan Chargers Stats

Highest Score: 126
Average Score: 58
Win Rate: 22.2%

Kolkata Knight Riders Stats

Highest Score: 204
Average Score: 69
Win Rate: 77.8%

⚔️ Key Player Battles

🏏 Deccan Chargers Top Scorers

1
AC Gilchrist
SR: 138.33 | 7×6 | 18×4
166
120 balls
2
HH Gibbs
SR: 107.41 | 2×6 | 16×4
145
135 balls
3
S Dhawan
SR: 108.91 | 2×6 | 9×4
110
101 balls
4
RG Sharma
SR: 124.14 | 6×6 | 9×4
108
87 balls
5
A Symonds
SR: 103.09 | 3×6 | 7×4
100
97 balls

🏏 Kolkata Knight Riders Top Scorers

1
SC Ganguly
SR: 115.82 | 10×6 | 24×4
227
196 balls
2
DJ Hussey
SR: 145.54 | 12×6 | 7×4
163
112 balls
3
JH Kallis
SR: 106.00 | 1×6 | 13×4
106
100 balls
4
MK Tiwary
SR: 116.87 | 3×6 | 7×4
97
83 balls
5
G Gambhir
SR: 138.24 | 1×6 | 11×4
94
68 balls

🎯 Deccan Chargers Top Bowlers

1
RP Singh
Econ: 9.03 | Balls: 107
8
wickets
2
PP Ojha
Econ: 6.76 | Balls: 174
7
wickets
3
WPUJC Vaas
Econ: 7.44 | Balls: 54
5
wickets
4
A Mishra
Econ: 6.18 | Balls: 66
4
wickets
5
A Symonds
Econ: 7.14 | Balls: 84
4
wickets

🎯 Kolkata Knight Riders Top Bowlers

1
M Kartik
Econ: 5.86 | Balls: 130
7
wickets
2
R Bhatia
Econ: 6.75 | Balls: 72
6
wickets
3
AB Dinda
Econ: 7.50 | Balls: 60
6
wickets
4
Iqbal Abdulla
Econ: 7.25 | Balls: 48
5
wickets
5
AB Agarkar
Econ: 9.82 | Balls: 66
4
wickets

⭐ Memorable Moments

Scoring records tell their own story - Deccan Chargers's 126 represents their best effort, eclipsed only by Kolkata Knight Riders's 204. Such totals highlight the batting depth both franchises possess. With 3 matches, Eden Gardens has emerged as the spiritual home of this rivalry, producing countless memorable moments.

🏟️ Venue Breakdown

Eden Gardens
3 matches played
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal
2 matches played

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