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KKR vs RR, Match Winner Prediction: The 53rd match of the Indian Premier League will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals. This match will take place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 4th May at 3:30 PM IST.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders are currently in 7th place on the points table and have won 4 out of 10 games. Their last match was against DC, which they won by 14 runs. In that match, Angkrish Raghuvanshi smashed an impressive 44 off 32 balls, while Rinku Singh scored 36 off 25 balls. In the bowling department, Sunil Narine claimed 3 crucial wickets, while Varun Chakaravarthy took two wickets.
Rajasthan Royals
On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals are currently in 8th place on the points table and have won 3 out of 11 games. Their last match was against MI, which they lost by 100 wickets. In that match, Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed an impressive 13 off 6 balls, while Jofra Archer scored 30 off 27 balls. In the bowling department, Riyan Parag and Maheesh Theekshana took one wicket each.
Therefore, today’s battle will be crucial for both teams, especially for KKR. As we all know, Rajasthan Royals have been eliminated and will be seen playing in a few matches. Whereas KKR have to win this match, so that their ranking can be improved.
KKR vs RR Match Details, IPL 2025
| League | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals, 53rd Match |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST, Sunday, May 4th, 2025 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
Eden Gardens, Pitch And Weather Report
At Eden Gardens, the pitch is suited for batters. The pitch offers a flat surface where the ball nicely comes on the bat which helps batters to set high scores. Pacers also get good bounce and can emerge wickets, while as the game progresses, the pitch goes slow and support spinners lead the game. At Eden Gardens, a total of 98 IPL matches were played here, in which the chasing teams got more advantages as compared to batting first. Therefore the team that won the toss will prefer to bowl first.
| 🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temperature | 32-29°C Cloudy |
| 🌧️ Weather Forecast | 70-80% Humidity with 05% chances of rain |
| 🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Average |
| ⚡ Best Suited To | Bowling Friendly |
| 1️⃣ Average 4th Innings Score | 180-200 |
Eden Gardens, Pitch And Weather Report
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 98 |
| Matches with No Result | 1 (1.02%) |
| Matches Won Batting First | 41 (41.84%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 56 (57.14%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 50 (51.02%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 47 (47.96%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 112* – R M Patidar (RCB) vs LSG, 25/05/2022 |
| Best Bowling Figures | 5/19 – S P Narine (KKR) vs PBKS, 15/04/2012 |
| Highest Team Innings | 262/2 – Punjab Kings vs KKR, 26/04/2024 |
| Lowest Team Innings | 49 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs KKR, 23/04/2017 |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 262/2 – Punjab Kings vs KKR, 26/04/2024 |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 28.01 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.52 |
| Average Score Batting First | 164.75 |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Total | 31 |
|---|---|
| Won by Kolkata Knight Riders | 15 |
| Won by Rajasthan Royals | 14 |
| No Result | 02 |
| Tied | 00 |
KKR vs RR Today’s Probable 11
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Rajasthan Royals (RR) |
|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (w) | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
| Sunil Narine | Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) | Nitish Rana |
| Venkatesh Iyer | Riyan Parag (c) |
| Rinku Singh | Dhruv Jurel (w) |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | Shimron Hetmyer |
| Andre Russell | Jofra Archer |
| Rovman Powell | Maheesh Theekshana |
| Harshit Rana | Kumar Kartikeya |
| Anukul Roy | Akash Madhwal |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Fazalhaq Farooqi |
Impact Player from KKR vs RR
Impact Players: Manish Pandey, Luvnith Sisodia, Mayank Markande, Vaibhav Arora, Ramandeep Singh
Impact Players: Shubham Dubey, Tushar Deshpande, Kunal Singh Rathore, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Kwena Maphaka
Key Players to Watch Out in KKR vs RR Match
Top Batters
Sunil Narine
- Sunil Narine has played a total of 14 matches against RR, where he scored a total of 257 runs with the highest of 109 and with the average of 21.42.
- At Eden Gardens, Sunil Narine has played a total of 40 matches so far, in which he has scored a total of 661 runs with the highest of 109.
Venkatesh Iyer
- Venkatesh Iyer has played a total of 4 matches against RR, where he has scored a total of 109 runs with the highest of 57.
- At Eden Gardens, Venkatesh Iyer has played a total of 17 matches so far, in which he has scored a total of 399 runs with the highest of 60.
Also keep your eyes on – Ajinkya Rahane, Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
Nitish Rana
- At Eden Gardens, Nitish Rana has played only a total of 23 matches, in which he has scored a total of 680 runs with the highest of 85.
- Nitish Rana has played a total of 2 matches against KKR, in which he scored a total of 58 runs with the highest of 50.
Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Yashasvi Jaiswal has played a total of 5 matches against KKR, where he scored a total of 168 runs with the highest of 98.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal has played a total of 3 matches against KKR, in which he scored a total of 120 runs with the highest of 98.
Also keep your eyes on – Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag.
KKR vs RR Batters Stats in IPL
| Player | Total IPL Matches | Total Runs | Highest Score | Average Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | 186 | 1712 Runs | 109 | 166.69 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 61 | 1468 Runs | 104 | 137.32 |
| Nitish Rana | 118 | 2853 Runs | 87 | 136.76 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 64 | 2046 Runs | 124 | 151.33 |
Top Bowlers
Varun Chakaravarthy
- Varun Chakaravarthy has played a total of 8 matches against RR, in which he took a total of 11 wickets.
- At Eden Gardens, Varun Chakaravarthy played a total of 20 matches and took 26 wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Harshit Rana.
Maheesh Theekshana
- Maheesh Theekshana has played a total of 4 matches against KKR, in which he took a total of 3 wickets.
- At Eden Gardens, Maheesh Theekshana played only a single match, in which he took a wicket
Also keep your eyes on – Fazalhaq Farooqi.
KKR vs RR Bowlers Stats in IPL
| Player | Total Matches in IPL | Total Wickets in IPL | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 81 | 96 Wickets | 7.51 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 37 | 35 Wickets | 8.21 |
Eden Gardens, Power Play Analysis Last 10 Matches, before IPL
| Innings | Wickets Sequence | Matches with Wickets | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 3w, 1w, 2w, 3w, 1w, 2w, 3w, 2w, 2w, 1w | 10/10 | 100% |
| 2nd Innings | 1w, 2w, 2w, 2w, 1w, 1w, 1w, 1w, 1w, 2w | 10/10 | 100% |
IPL 2025
| Innings | Wickets (w) | Number of Matches (w) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 1w, 2w, 0w, 0w | 50% |
| 2nd Innings | 2w, 3w, 1w, 2w | 100% |
Fantasy Tips
- As per the last ten matches, the chances of wickets are higher in both innings, so probably wickets can fall.
- In this IPL season, the chances of wickets are higher in second innings, so we can drop one of the openers in the second innings.
KKR vs RR Match Prediction Scenarios
Today Match Prediction – Opt to Bowl First to Win The Match
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | Powerplay Score | First Innings Score | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Bowling | 45-50 | 180-190 | KKR |
| Scenario 2 | Rajasthan Royals | Bowling | 50-55 | 190-200 | KKR |
FAQs
Who will win today’s IPL match between KKR vs RR?
As per the head-to-head records KKR is ahead and their batting line-up are also strong as compared to RR. Therefore, KKR can win today’s match.
What is the Head-to-Head record of KKR vs RR?
KKR and RR have played a total of 33 matches, in which KKR won 15 and RR won 14.
Key Players to Watch Out for today’s Match?
Here are a few key players who lead you to win the contest – Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer and Nitish Rana.
Who will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, Match?
KKR will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, match.
Disclaimer: All predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to finalize your Predictions. You are not bound to follow these predictions.
