Kolkata Knight Riders as well as Rajasthan Royals have won five out of the eleven encounters they have been in this Indian Premier League. Where the winners of the first edition of the Indian Premier League are currently occupying the fourth spot on the points table, the two-time IPL winners have advanced to the fifth spot after taking down Punjab Kings in their last clash. It will be the first time both teams will clash against each other in the 16th edition of the cash-rich league.