KKR vs RR: The 53rd match of the IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting clash between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Rajasthan Royals. Taking on each other the arch rivals will be against one another for the second time during the IPL 2025. The match is scheduled to be played on the grounds of the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on May 4.
Kolkata Knight Riders will welcome the Rajasthan Royals to their home turf for this high-stakes encounter. With the contrasting season so far, both teams will be eyeing a win for their own agendas. Rajasthan, which has been eliminated from the playoffs race, will be seeking a win to end their season on a positive note. Kolkata will look for an opportunity to win and get an upper hand in the points table. Having played 10 matches so far, KKR has managed to secure just four wins, with one match as a no-result match. Meanwhile, RR has played a total of 11 matches and has been eliminated already.
Heading into this clash, Kolkata would be under pressure to perform, while the Rajasthan team will be playing for just pride. With so much to take on, fans can expect a thriller-filled match ahead. Let’s take a look at today’s cricket KKR vs RR, Match 53 pitch report, Weather Report, Ground stats, and Probable XI ahead of the first match of IPL 2025 between Kolkata and Rajasthan.
KKR vs RR: Match Preview
| Match Info | Details |
| Series | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals, 53rd match |
| Venue | Eden Gardens |
| City | Kolkata |
| Match Start Time | 3:30 PM IST – Sunday 4 May, 2025 |
| TV Channel | Star Sports & Sports18 Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Pitch Report
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals- The 53rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The pitch here is batting-friendly, which helps batters enjoy an advantage by scoring big runs. The pitch is likely to help the batsmen with its real bounce and pace, making the ball come off the bat easily. Meanwhile, pacers are likely to get some help from the surface at the start, while spinners traditionally have a role to play in the middle overs.
KKR vs RR Weather Report:
The weather at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, is expected to remain sunny and clear during the start of the match but as the match progresses further the weather will become more pleasant ensuring an uninterrupted game. Light Rain showers are expected during the match hours as the rain probability is 0-15% along with it there are 68-70% chances of humidity. Fans can look forward to a full 40-over contest match. The temperature at the ground is likely to hover around 31°celsius.
| Weather Parameter | Details |
| Condition | Mostly Sunny |
| Rain Probability | 0-15% |
| Humidity | 68-70% |
| Temperature | 31°C |
Eden Gardens, Kolkata stats: KKR vs RR
| Total Matches Played | 99 |
| Batting First Won | 42 |
| Batting Second Won | 57 |
| Tied Matches | 00 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 168 |
| Highest Score | Kolkata Knight Riders 261/6 |
| Lowest Score | Royal Challengers Bangalore 49/10 |
KKR vs RR Predicted Playing XI
KKR Probable Playing XI:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakaravarthy
RR Probable Playing XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Fazalhaq Farooqi
