Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 140 for Lucknow Super Giants in 2022 stands as the highest individual score against KKR in IPL history. The South African opener batted through all 20 overs at the DY Patil Stadium, striking 10 fours and 10 sixes in a 70 ball stay that carried his team to 210 without loss. KKR fought hard in reply but fell two runs short, which made the innings even more valuable.
Kolkata Knight Riders have built one of the strongest bowling attacks in the league over the years. Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy have troubled many batters. Yet the record book shows that big hundreds against KKR are not rare. David Warner, Wriddhiman Saha and Mahela Jayawardene all reached three figures against this franchise. Recent seasons added more names, with Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen and Virat Kohli joining the list. This article brings together the top 10 highest individual scores against KKR, with the full story behind each innings.
Highest Individual Scores against KKR Overview
| Record | Detail |
|---|---|
| Highest individual score against KKR | 140 not out by Quinton de Kock |
| Team | Lucknow Super Giants |
| Date | 18 May 2022 |
| Venue | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| Balls faced | 70 |
| Boundaries | 10 fours and 10 sixes |
| Centuries scored against KKR in IPL | 14 |
| Current record holder since | 2022 |
Top 10 Highest Individual Scores against KKR
| Rank | Batter | Score | Balls | Team | Season | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quinton de Kock | 140* | 70 | Lucknow Super Giants | 2022 | DY Patil Stadium |
| 2 | David Warner | 126 | 59 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2017 | Hyderabad |
| 3 | Wriddhiman Saha | 115* | 55 | Kings XI Punjab | 2014 | Bengaluru |
| 4 | Mahela Jayawardene | 110* | 59 | Kings XI Punjab | 2010 | Eden Gardens |
| 5 | Rohit Sharma | 109* | 60 | Mumbai Indians | 2012 | Eden Gardens |
| 6 | Jonny Bairstow | 108* | 48 | Punjab Kings | 2024 | Eden Gardens |
| 7 | David Warner | 107* | 69 | Delhi Daredevils | 2010 | Delhi |
| 7 | Jos Buttler | 107* | 60 | Rajasthan Royals | 2024 | Eden Gardens |
| 9 | Heinrich Klaasen | 105* | 39 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2025 | Delhi |
| 9 | Virat Kohli | 105* | 60 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2026 | Raipur |
Just outside the top 10 sit four more hundreds: Shane Watson’s 104 not out for Rajasthan Royals in 2015, Jos Buttler’s 103 for Rajasthan Royals in 2022, Chris Gayle’s 102 not out for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2011 and Virat Kohli’s 100 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2019.
Record History
The record for the highest score against KKR has been broken four times since 2010. Mahela Jayawardene set the early benchmark with 110 not out for Kings XI Punjab at Eden Gardens in 2010. Four years later Wriddhiman Saha went past it with 115 not out in the 2014 final at Bengaluru, though KKR still lifted the trophy that night. David Warner then raised the bar to 126 for Sunrisers Hyderabad at home in 2017, reaching his hundred in only 43 balls. The current record belongs to Quinton de Kock, whose unbeaten 140 for Lucknow Super Giants in 2022 has now stood for more than four seasons.
| Season | Record Score | Batter | Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 110* | Mahela Jayawardene | Kings XI Punjab | Eden Gardens |
| 2014 | 115* | Wriddhiman Saha | Kings XI Punjab | Bengaluru |
| 2017 | 126 | David Warner | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Hyderabad |
| 2022 | 140* | Quinton de Kock | Lucknow Super Giants | DY Patil Stadium |
What This Record Tells Us
Openers dominate this list. De Kock, Warner, Jayawardene, Rohit, Bairstow and Buttler all batted at the top of the order in their big innings, which shows that KKR’s new ball bowlers have often been punished on good batting surfaces. Eden Gardens appears six times in the top 14 scores, a reminder that KKR’s own home ground has witnessed some of the finest batting against them.
Most of these innings came in winning causes, but not all. Saha’s 115 not out in the 2014 final ended in defeat, one of the great losing efforts in IPL history. The recent entries also show how the game has changed. Klaasen’s 105 not out came off only 39 balls in 2025, and Bairstow’s 108 not out powered the highest successful run chase in T20 history when Punjab Kings hunted down 262 against KKR in 2024.
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The record of 140 not out still looks safe, but the pace at which batters now score means it may not stand forever.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has the highest individual score against KKR in IPL?
Quinton de Kock holds the record with 140 not out for Lucknow Super Giants against Kolkata Knight Riders at the DY Patil Stadium on 18 May 2022. He faced 70 balls and hit 10 fours and 10 sixes.
How many centuries have been scored against KKR in the IPL?
Fourteen centuries have been scored against KKR in IPL history, from Mahela Jayawardene’s 110 not out in 2010 to Virat Kohli’s 105 not out in 2026.
Which batters have scored two centuries against KKR?
Three batters have two centuries each against KKR. David Warner made 107 not out in 2010 and 126 in 2017. Jos Buttler made 103 in 2022 and 107 not out in 2024. Virat Kohli made 100 in 2019 and 105 not out in 2026.
What is the fastest century scored against KKR?
Heinrich Klaasen’s century off 37 balls for Sunrisers Hyderabad against KKR at Delhi in 2025 is the fastest hundred against this franchise. He finished unbeaten on 105 off 39 balls.
Has anyone scored a century against KKR in an IPL final?
Yes. Wriddhiman Saha scored 115 not out off 55 balls for Kings XI Punjab against KKR in the 2014 final at Bengaluru. KKR still won the match by three wickets.
What is the highest score by an Indian batter against KKR?
Wriddhiman Saha’s 115 not out in the 2014 final is the highest score by an Indian batter against KKR. Rohit Sharma’s 109 not out in 2012 is the next best.
Which venue has seen the most centuries against KKR?
Eden Gardens in Kolkata has seen six centuries against KKR, more than any other venue. It is KKR’s home ground, which makes the stat even more striking.
Statistics updated through: 19 October 2026
