April 4, 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have etched their name into the Indian Premier League (IPL) history books with a remarkable achievement. The defending champions became the first team in IPL history to register 20-plus wins against three different teams following their dominant 80-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing edition of the tournament.
The victory marked KKR’s second win of the 2025 season and solidified their spot in the league’s record books. Kolkata executed their game plan flawlessly, overpowering the Pat Cummins-led SRH with a performance that left no room for doubt.
With this win, KKR became the first franchise to notch up 20 victories each against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). To add to their impressive record, the Knight Riders also boast a staggering 21 wins against Punjab Kings, making them the only team in the IPL to achieve such consistency against three different franchises.
This historic win is a testament to KKR’s dominance in the tournament over the years, as they continue to build on their legacy as one of the most successful teams in IPL history. As the season progresses, KKR will look to extend their winning ways and add more records to their name.