KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Match Preview: With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face off against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Eden Gardens today at 3:30 PM IST. While RR is already eliminated, KKR must win without fail to remain in contention, relying on standout performances from Rinku Singh and Andre Russell, reminiscent of their display against Delhi Capitals (DC).
In today’s clash at Eden Gardens, KKR must deliver a flawless performance to stay in contention. Meanwhile, RR could look to play spoiler and finish the season on a strong note. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who stunned with a standout performance against Gujarat Titans (GT), was dismissed for just one run in his last outing.
KKR vs RR Eden Gardens pitch report
Eden Gardens in Kolkata typically offers a batting-friendly pitch, particularly during the early stages of a match. However, as the game progresses, pacers often find more assistance, especially under lights. With an overall average score of 181 and first-innings average around 193, captains winning the toss are likely to choose batting first to capitalize on the conditions and set a challenging total.
KKR vs RR Kolkata weather update
As per Accuweather, Kolkata reports temperatures around 32°C with a dew point of 25°C. These conditions could lead to a heavy dew setting in during the evening, potentially affecting the second innings of today’s IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals. The dampness may make the ball slippery, posing challenges for bowlers and fielders, and possibly giving an advantage to the team batting second.
KKR vs RR predicted playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (capt), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (capt), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akash Madhwal, Yudhvir Singh/Kumar Kartikeya
The KKR vs RR Match 53 of IPL 2025 will kick off with the toss at 3 PM IST. Fans catch the match live on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network.