Final result
Rajasthan Royals won by 2 wickets
Player of the match: JC Buttler
Result · Indian Premier League
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · KKR 16–12 RRVenue par · 186Chase success · 53%POTM · JC Buttler
Match preview & overview
Rajasthan Royals pip KKR in a 224-run thriller at Eden Gardens
Rajasthan Royals beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 2 wickets at Eden Gardens on 16 April 2024, chasing down a target of 224 in one of IPL 2024's most demanding run-chases. KKR posted 223/6 from their 20 overs, a total that sat 37 runs above the venue's average first-innings score of 186 across 171 matches. Rajasthan's reply was far from smooth. They lost 4 wickets in the middle overs. But Jos Buttler's innings held the innings together, and 79 death-over runs sealed a famous two-wicket win. Buttler was named Player of the Match.
Kolkata's innings was built on a solid powerplay of 56/1 before the middle phase exploded: 105 runs from overs 7 to 15 for just 2 wickets put them on course for something special. Their death overs yielded 62 runs, a reasonable return, and 223/6 looked a genuinely tough ask on a ground where sides batting second have historically won just 53% of the time. Rajasthan, though, had other ideas.
Pitch report & venue insights
Eden Gardens, Kolkata — 171-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2004–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
171
T20 matches hosted
186
Avg 1st-innings score
170
Avg 2nd-innings score
53%
Chase success rate
44
Avg powerplay runs
60%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Kolkata Knight Riders lead the series 16–12 from 30 completed matches
Seasons 2007–2025
Series standing
Kolkata Knight Riders
Rajasthan Royals30
Total meetings
0
No results
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2022KKR won by 7 wickets
2022RR won by 7 runs
2021KKR won by 86 runs
2021RR won by 6 wickets
2020KKR won by 60 runs
2020KKR won by 37 runs
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Royals complete one of IPL 2024's biggest chases
Rajasthan Royals reached 224/8 to overhaul KKR's 223/6, winning by 2 wickets at Eden Gardens. The target was well above the venue's average first-innings score of 186 across 171 matches, making the chase a genuine outlier by historical standards.
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Royals' powerplay put the chase on track early
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KKR's middle overs were the innings that won them nothing
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JC Buttler named Player of the Match
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Toss and conditions at Eden Gardens favoured the chasing side
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may offer more interest than outright result lines at high-scoring venues like Eden Gardens, where individual innings of 60-plus can determine the result.
- With the venue's average first-innings score sitting at 186 and both sides posting or chasing 220-plus, total runs lines may be worth attention in future meetings between these sides here.
- Powerplay performance markets could be relevant given Rajasthan's 76-run opening phase. Well above Eden Gardens' venue average of 44. Was effectively the match-winning platform.
- Player of the Match markets for Jos Buttler in high-stakes chases have historical backing; his ability to perform when it matters is reflected across multiple IPL campaigns.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals
Who won the KKR vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2024 match on 16 April?
Rajasthan Royals won the match by 2 wickets at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. They chased down Kolkata Knight Riders' total of 223/6, finishing on 224/8 to take the points.
Who was Player of the Match in KKR vs Rajasthan Royals on 16 April 2024?
Jos Buttler (JC Buttler) was named Player of the Match for his innings in Rajasthan Royals' successful chase of 224.
What is the head-to-head record between KKR and Rajasthan Royals?
The two sides have met 30 times in the IPL, with Kolkata Knight Riders leading 16–12. There have been no no-result matches. Rajasthan's win on 16 April 2024 closed the gap from the previous standings.
Where to watch KKR vs Rajasthan Royals in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with live streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Coverage typically begins shortly before the scheduled start time, which for evening India matches falls around 14:30–15:00 BST.
What did the toss decide in this match?
Rajasthan Royals won the toss and chose to field first, a common call at Eden Gardens where teams elect to bowl 58% of the time. The decision paid off as they successfully chased down KKR's 223.
What was Eden Gardens' average score in T20s heading into this match?
Across 171 T20 matches at Eden Gardens, the average first-innings score is 186 and the average second-innings score is 170. Rajasthan's chase of 224 was well above both benchmarks.
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Photo credits (4)
- Jos Buttler — photo by Harrias, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Mohammed Shami — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Ishant Sharma — photo by Blnguyen, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Harbhajan Singh — photo by Bollywood Hungama, CC BY 3.0 · source