KKR vs DC Head to Head Timeline: Every IPL Match, Record and Stat (2008-2025)
Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals have produced 35 IPL clashes since 2008, making this one of the most evenly contested rivalries in the league. KKR lead the all-time head to head 19-15 with one no result, but Delhi have had strong patches that kept this fixture tight across different eras. Stay updated with all the latest through the IPL 2026 updates as the new season gets underway.
KKR vs DC Head to Head Overview
| Stat | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 35 |
| KKR Wins | 19 |
| DC Wins | 15 |
| No Result | 1 |
| KKR Highest Score | 272 |
| DC Highest Score | 228 |
| KKR Lowest Score | 97 |
| DC Lowest Score | 98 |
KKR’s highest score of 272 in this fixture is one of the biggest totals in any head to head matchup in IPL history. The gap between KKR’s best of 272 and DC’s best of 228 shows Kolkata have had some truly dominant batting days against Delhi over the years.
Season-by-Season Results (2008-2025)
2008 to 2016
| Season | Result 1 | Result 2 | Key Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | KKR won by 23 runs | Match abandoned | No result in Match 2 |
| 2009 | DD won by 9 wickets | DD won by 7 wickets | Delhi sweep both games |
| 2010 | DD won by 40 runs | KKR won by 14 runs | Split series |
| 2011 | KKR won by 17 runs | — | Single meeting |
| 2012 | DD won by 8 wickets | KKR won by 6 wickets | KKR won Match 3 by 18 runs |
| 2013 | KKR won by 6 wickets | DD won by 7 wickets | Close split |
| 2014 | DD won by 4 wickets | KKR won by 8 wickets | Split again |
| 2015 | KKR won by 6 wickets | KKR won by 13 runs | KKR sweep |
| 2016 | KKR won by 9 wickets | DD won by 27 runs | Split |
2017 to 2025
| Season | Result 1 | Result 2 | Key Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | KKR won by 4 wickets | KKR won by 7 wickets | KKR clean sweep |
| 2018 | KKR won by 71 runs | DD won by 55 runs | High-scoring split |
| 2019 | Tied (DC won eliminator) | DC won by 7 wickets | Memorable super over finish |
| 2020 | DC won by 18 runs | KKR won by 59 runs | UAE leg split |
| 2021 | DC won by 7 wickets | KKR won by 3 wickets | KKR won Match 3 by 3 wkts |
| 2022 | DC won by 44 runs | DC won by 4 wickets | DC sweep |
| 2023 | DC won by 4 wickets | — | Single meeting, DC on top |
| 2024 | KKR won by 106 runs | KKR won by 7 wickets | KKR’s most dominant series |
| 2025 | KKR won by 14 runs | — | KKR continue recent form |
Key Moments That Defined This Rivalry
This head to head has produced some genuinely memorable moments across 17 seasons.
- 2009: Delhi swept both games convincingly with back-to-back wins by 9 and 7 wickets, setting up early dominance in the fixture
- 2012: Three meetings in one season, KKR winning two of them showed they were finding their footing against Delhi
- 2015: KKR swept both games as part of their strong run under Gautam Gambhir’s leadership
- 2017: Another clean sweep for KKR, winning by 4 and 7 wickets and building a strong head to head cushion
- 2019: The tied match that went to a one-over eliminator, with Delhi edging it in one of the most dramatic finishes in IPL history
- 2022: Delhi swept both meetings convincingly, winning by 44 runs and 4 wickets to close the gap in the overall record
- 2024: KKR’s 106-run win is one of the biggest victories by runs in this entire fixture timeline and came in a dominant title-winning campaign
- 2025: KKR continued their recent dominance with a 14-run win to stay ahead in the head to head count
Batting and Bowling Records
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest Team Total (KKR) | 272 |
| Highest Team Total (DC) | 228 |
| Lowest Total (KKR) | 97 |
| Lowest Total (DC) | 98 |
| Biggest Win by Runs (KKR) | 106 runs (2024) |
| Biggest Win by Runs (DC) | 55 runs (2018) |
| Biggest Win by Wickets (KKR) | 9 wickets (2016) |
| Biggest Win by Wickets (DC) | 9 wickets (2009) |
KKR’s 272 in this fixture stands as their highest total in the head to head and one of the biggest scores posted against Delhi in IPL history. Delhi’s lowest of 98 and KKR’s lowest of 97 show both teams have had complete collapses on bad days, making the bowling matchup just as interesting as the batting.
View the complete Delhi Capitals squad and fixtures and Kolkata Knight Riders squad and fixtures to see how both squads are set up for IPL 2026.
How the Momentum Has Shifted
Delhi were the stronger side in the early years. From 2009 to 2014, they won matches regularly and kept KKR honest in most series. KKR started pulling ahead from 2015 onward, sweeping two series in 2015 and 2017 to build their lead in the overall count.
Delhi hit back strongly in 2022 with a clean sweep, and their 2019 super over win remains one of the most talked-about moments in this rivalry. But KKR’s 2024 campaign was their most dominant in this fixture, winning both games including that 106-run result.
| Period | KKR Wins | DC Wins | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 to 2015 | 8 | 9 | 18 |
| 2016 to 2025 | 11 | 6 | 17 |
The shift is clear. Delhi had the upper hand in the first half of this rivalry but KKR have been the better side across the last decade of this fixture.
Stay across every result this season through the IPL 2026 points table and track all fixtures with the full IPL 2026 schedule.
FAQs
KKR vs DC Head to Head FAQs
How many times have KKR and DC played in the IPL?
KKR and DC have played 35 times in the IPL from 2008 to 2025. KKR lead the head to head 19-15 with one no result.
Who leads the KKR vs DC head to head record?
Kolkata Knight Riders lead with 19 wins. Delhi Capitals have won 15 games across 35 matches.
What is the highest team total in KKR vs DC matches?
KKR hold the highest total record with 272. Delhi’s best in this fixture is 228.
What is the biggest win in KKR vs DC history?
KKR’s 106-run win in 2024 is the biggest by runs in this fixture. Delhi’s biggest win by runs is 55 in 2018. Both teams have also won by 9 wickets in this head to head.
What happened in the famous 2019 KKR vs DC match?
The match ended in a tie and went to a one-over eliminator, which Delhi won. It remains one of the most dramatic finishes in IPL head to head history.
When do KKR and DC play in IPL 2026?
The exact date will be confirmed through the official schedule. IPL 2026 runs from March 28 to May 31 across 10 venues.
