Final result
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets
Player of the match: SP Narine
Result · Indian Premier League
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · RCB 15–20 KKRVenue par · 196Chase success · 55%POTM · SP Narine
Match preview & overview
KKR crush RCB's 182 with a flawless powerplay to win by 7 wickets
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.
Pitch report & venue insights
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru — 142-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2001–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
142
T20 matches hosted
196
Avg 1st-innings score
177
Avg 2nd-innings score
55%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
80%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Kolkata Knight Riders lead the series 20–15 from 35 completed matches
Seasons 2007–2025
Series standing
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Kolkata Knight Riders35
Total meetings
0
No results
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Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
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
Angle 03
RCB posted 182 but it was not enough
Angle 04
Toss and conditions aligned perfectly for KKR
Angle 05
KKR lead the head-to-head with 20 wins from 35
Key players
Players who decided it
Kolkata Knight Riders
SP Narine
Royal Challengers Bangalore
RG Sharma
Royal Challengers Bangalore
JJ Bumrah
Royal Challengers Bangalore
R Ashwin
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- 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.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Who won the RCB vs KKR IPL match on 29 March 2024?
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.
Who was Player of the Match in RCB vs KKR on 29 March 2024?
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.
What was the score in RCB vs KKR at Chinnaswamy in IPL 2024?
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.
What is the head-to-head record between RCB and KKR?
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.
Where to watch RCB vs KKR matches in the UK?
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.
What is the average score at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in T20 cricket?
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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Photo credits (4)
- Sunil Narine — photo by Kolkata Knight Riders - Official, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Rohit Sharma — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Jasprit Bumrah — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source