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Head-to-Head Rivalry

Kolkata Knight Riders

VS

Pune Warriors

5 Matches • Since IPL History

Overall Record

4
Wins
80%
5
Total
1
Wins
20%
80%
20%

Rivalry Overview

The rivalry between Kolkata Knight Riders and Pune Warriors stands as one of IPL's most compelling narratives. Across 5 pulsating encounters, these franchises have produced cricket that transcends mere statistics, creating moments etched in fans' memories forever.

📊 Record Analysis

While Kolkata Knight Riders leads the head-to-head 4-1, the 3-game advantage doesn't tell the complete story. Many encounters have been decided by narrow margins, suggesting closer competition than raw numbers indicate.

Kolkata Knight Riders Stats

Highest Score: 152
Average Score: 71
Win Rate: 80%

Pune Warriors Stats

Highest Score: 170
Average Score: 66
Win Rate: 20%

⚔️ Key Player Battles

🏏 Kolkata Knight Riders Top Scorers

1
G Gambhir
SR: 117.42 | 2×6 | 19×4
182
155 balls
2
YK Pathan
SR: 131.63 | 4×6 | 13×4
129
98 balls
3
BB McCullum
SR: 96.51 | 1×6 | 10×4
83
86 balls
4
RN ten Doeschate
SR: 143.14 | 2×6 | 7×4
73
51 balls
5
MK Tiwary
SR: 108.16 | 1×6 | 3×4
53
49 balls

🏏 Pune Warriors Top Scorers

1
MK Pandey
SR: 133.78 | 1×6 | 13×4
99
74 balls
2
RV Uthappa
SR: 96.88 | 2×6 | 7×4
93
96 balls
3
AD Mathews
SR: 136.36 | 7×6 | 0×4
75
55 balls
4
SC Ganguly
SR: 90.77 | 2×6 | 4×4
59
65 balls
5
Yuvraj Singh
SR: 114.58 | 3×6 | 2×4
55
48 balls

🎯 Kolkata Knight Riders Top Bowlers

1
L Balaji
Econ: 6.96 | Balls: 75
7
wickets
2
SP Narine
Econ: 4.13 | Balls: 96
5
wickets
3
Iqbal Abdulla
Econ: 6.00 | Balls: 84
5
wickets
4
JH Kallis
Econ: 9.08 | Balls: 72
5
wickets
5
Shakib Al Hasan
Econ: 4.25 | Balls: 48
4
wickets

🎯 Pune Warriors Top Bowlers

1
B Kumar
Econ: 6.05 | Balls: 114
8
wickets
2
WD Parnell
Econ: 7.80 | Balls: 120
6
wickets
3
AD Mathews
Econ: 6.64 | Balls: 66
3
wickets

⭐ Memorable Moments

The highest team totals showcase batting firepower: Kolkata Knight Riders peaked at 152 runs, while Pune Warriors responded with 170. These monumental scores demonstrate the explosive potential when these teams' batting lineups fire on all cylinders. Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium has been the primary theater for this rivalry, witnessing 2 clashes that have added to the ground's rich history.

🏟️ Venue Breakdown

Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium
2 matches played

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