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Royal Challengers Bangalore

Royal Challengers Bangalore

182/6
Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders

186/3

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru · Friday, 29 March 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wicketsPlayer of the match: SP Narine

Match preview

KKR crush RCB's 182 with a flawless powerplay to win by 7 wickets

Match overview

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 7 wickets in Bengaluru on 29 March 2024, chasing down 183 with minimal drama. KKR's openers put on 85 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket, and the match was effectively over as a contest before the seventh over arrived. SP Narine was named Player of the Match. RCB had posted 182/6 in their 20 overs, a score that looked reasonable until KKR's batters made it look inadequate. The result extended KKR's overall IPL head-to-head lead to 20 wins from 35 meetings, with RCB on 15.

RCB's innings had its moments. They scored 61/1 in the powerplay, picked up 73 runs in the middle overs for the loss of 2 wickets, and hit 48 off the death despite falling 3 wickets. On another day, 182 at Chinnaswamy could be competitive. The issue was that KKR came out and immediately removed all doubt.

Venue and conditions

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is among the most batter-friendly venues in the IPL. Across 142 T20 matches at the ground, the average first-innings score is 196 and the average second-innings score is 177. RCB's 182 sat below the first-innings average, which partly explains why KKR were able to chase so comfortably.

The powerplay numbers here are significant. The ground average for the first six overs is 43 runs. KKR's 85/0 was almost exactly double that, which illustrates just how far ahead of par they were from the first ball. The venue also has a strong toss-and-field bias: 76 per cent of toss winners at Chinnaswamy elect to chase, and the second innings succeeds 55 per cent of the time. KKR read the conditions precisely and executed accordingly.

The death overs (overs 16-20) tend to see roughly 40 runs on average at this ground. KKR needed only 19 off the last phase with a wicket in hand, confirming how comfortably they navigated the final stretch once the middle overs had done the damage.

How to watch

IPL matches between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders are broadcast in the United Kingdom on Sky Sports Cricket. This fixture took place at a time when UK viewers could follow coverage via Sky Go and NOW TV as well as through the main Sky Sports satellite and cable service. Evening games from India typically begin at around 14:30 or 19:30 IST, which translates to 09:00 or 14:00 UK time depending on the date and daylight saving status.

For fans who prefer digital-first viewing, the Sky Sports app provides live and on-demand access to all IPL content covered under the UK broadcast deal. No free-to-air option currently exists for IPL cricket in the United Kingdom.

Recent form

Going into this match, both sides had mixed recent records. Royal Challengers Bangalore came in with a win against Punjab Kings in their previous 2024 outing but had lost to Chennai Super Kings before that. Looking back to 2023, they had split their fixtures, beating Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals whilst losing to Gujarat Titans.

Kolkata Knight Riders arrived in better rhythm for this IPL campaign. Their most recent 2024 fixture before this one was a win against Sunrisers Hyderabad, and across their 2023 results they had beaten Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings. The form table gave KKR a marginal edge coming into Bengaluru, and they backed it up with a performance that left no room for argument. Their next opponents will find a side that has clearly identified an aggressive powerplay as the foundation of their batting strategy this season.

Talking points

What to look out for

5 angles

Headline angle

KKR's powerplay was the match in one phase

Kolkata Knight Riders reached 85 without loss in the powerplay, nearly double the venue's average of 43 runs across 142 matches at Chinnaswamy. That foundation made the target of 183 a formality long before the middle overs arrived. RCB had no answer once those first six overs were gone.

Angle 02

Narine named Player of the Match

SP Narine took the individual honours as the standout performer in KKR's win. His contribution underlined the all-round threat KKR carry at the top of their order and set the tone for the chase in a way the scorecard alone does not fully capture.

Angle 03

RCB posted 182 but it was not enough

Royal Challengers Bangalore's 182/6 looked competitive on paper. They scored 61/1 in the powerplay, added 73 more in the middle, and took 48 off the death. At a ground where the average first-innings score across 142 matches is 196, they were actually below par.

Angle 04

Toss and conditions aligned perfectly for KKR

KKR won the toss and chose to field, a decision backed by data: 76 per cent of toss winners at Chinnaswamy elect to chase, and the ground's second-innings success rate sits at 55 per cent. The strategy played out almost exactly as the numbers would suggest.

Angle 05

KKR lead the head-to-head with 20 wins from 35

This result extended KKR's overall advantage over RCB, who trail 15 wins to 20 across 35 meetings. KKR had already beaten RCB by 21 runs at this ground in 2023, and this was a still more comfortable outcome for the visitors.

Context

Key insights

Historical · Not official

Venue par

196

Avg 1st innings score at Chinnaswamy

142 matches · 2001–2026

Chase success

55%

Chases completed successfully at Chinnaswamy

142 matches · 2001–2026

Head to head

15 — 20

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders — 35 meetings

2007–2025

Royal Challengers Bangalore at venue

49%

Win rate across 97 matches at Chinnaswamy

Kolkata Knight Riders at venue

67%

Win rate across 15 matches at Chinnaswamy

Powerplay

45/1.2

Average runs/wickets in overs 1–6 at Chinnaswamy

Historical aggregates derived from Cricsheet (cricsheet.org) under ODC-BY licence. 2001/02–2026 IPL seasons. For editorial context only — not official live match data, not a forecast, and not betting advice. Projections and comparisons above are frozen from the live state and may not match final statistics.

The rivalry

Who could decide it

Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders have met 35 times in IPL cricket, with KKR holding a clear edge at 20 wins to RCB's 15. No match between the two has ended without a result. KKR have won three of the last four encounters, including back-to-back victories in 2023.

Recent meetings

Last 5
  • 2025: Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 7 wickets at Eden Gardens
  • 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 1 run at Eden Gardens
  • 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 21 runs at Chinnaswamy
  • 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 81 runs at Eden Gardens
  • 2022: Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 3 wickets at DY Patil
SP Narine

Key player · Kolkata Knight Riders

SP Narine

Named Player of the Match for his performance in KKR's seven-wicket win. Narine's ability to contribute both with bat and ball in T20 cricket makes him the most dangerous match-winner in this side.

RG Sharma

Royal Challengers Bangalore

RG Sharma

Among the established batting names in the pool, Rohit Sharma's record includes a 209 off 158 balls in ODI cricket, underlining his capacity for big innings. Monitoring his form through this IPL cycle matters for RCB's output at the top.

JJ Bumrah

Royal Challengers Bangalore

JJ Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah has demonstrated his capacity to be decisive with the ball in pressure situations, with an 8/47 haul across 19 overs in Test cricket pointing to his wicket-taking threat. At a high-scoring ground, his death-overs control is a key variable.

R Ashwin

Royal Challengers Bangalore

R Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin's 8/125 across 61.7 overs in Test conditions illustrates his ability to sustain accuracy over long spells. In a T20 context at Chinnaswamy, where batters dominate, a spinner who can hold an end is a genuine asset.

Angles to watch

Analytical angles worth tracking

Observations from the venue data, recent form and historical trends. Editorial context, not betting advice.

  • Top batter markets may be worth attention given KKR's powerplay dominance: 85 runs without loss in six overs signals a very aggressive opening partnership.
  • The toss could be a relevant factor at Chinnaswamy, where 76 per cent of toss-winners choose to field and the chasing side wins 55 per cent of the time.
  • Powerplay performance lines may be more reflective of match outcome here than at most other IPL venues, given how early KKR effectively settled the chase.
  • With RCB scoring below the ground's 196 first-innings average, markets tied to total match runs may be worth monitoring in either direction depending on conditions.

For editorial context only. Not a forecast and not betting advice. 18+ only, please gamble responsibly.

Questions

Frequently asked

Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets. They chased down Royal Challengers Bangalore's total of 182/6, finishing on 186/3 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

SP Narine was named Player of the Match for his performance in KKR's win. He was the standout individual in a victory that was built largely on an exceptional powerplay.

Royal Challengers Bangalore scored 182/6 batting first. Kolkata Knight Riders reached 186/3 in reply to win by 7 wickets. KKR's powerplay of 85/0 in the first six overs effectively decided the game.

Across 35 IPL meetings, Kolkata Knight Riders lead Royal Challengers Bangalore 20 wins to 15. No match between the sides has ended without a result. KKR have won three of the last five encounters.

IPL fixtures including Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Streaming is available via Sky Go and NOW TV for those without a satellite subscription.

Across 142 T20 matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the average first-innings score is 196 and the average second-innings score is 177. The average powerplay contribution is 43 runs, and the chasing side wins approximately 55 per cent of matches.

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