IPL: 3 active players to play for both KKR and RR in league history

Match 31 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) will feature a clash between the table toppers. Rajasthan Royals (RR), who top the chart with five wins from six games, will take on second-placed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in what will be an exciting encounter. The match will be played on Tuesday, April 16, at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens stadium. 

Both teams have been a part of the league since its inception in 2008 and have managed to win the coveted title in their 16-year journey. Royals emerged as the inaugural champions under the leadership of Shane Warne but have not enjoyed success in the tournament since then.

KKR's story has been slightly different. The franchise won the cash-rich league twice in 2012 and 2014, respectively, but failed to be crowned as champions after that. The two teams have faced each other 27 times in the history of IPL, with KKR leading the way with 14 wins. Having said that, it is also worth noting that several players have represented both KKR and RR over the years. However, let's take a look at three active players who have played for both sides.

Here are three active players who have played for both KKR and RR –

3. Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson is currently the captain of Rajasthan Royals and their wicketkeeper batter. The Kerala-based ravishing player joined Royals in 2013 and represented them for three years before joining Delhi Capitals (DC). He left DC in 2017 and returned to RR in the following season for an unbeaten seven-year run. 

To everyone's surprise, the South Indian cricketer entered the IPL scene in association with Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR acquired Samson in the 2012 season but did not play a single match for the franchise in their triumphant outing. Having played 130 matches for Royals, Samson has amassed 3475 runs at a strike rate of 140.57, including 20 fifties and two tons.

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