IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Dream11 Predictions, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast and More
It’s time for match number 53 in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League, where the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will face the Rajasthan Royals on May 4th at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. While Kolkata has struggled this season with relatively disappointing performance, RR’s performance can be termed the worst in years, with the team losing 8 out of the 11 matches played so far. This article will discuss match details, their expected playing XIs, Dream11 predictions, the weather forecast, and the pitch report for the upcoming match.
Match Details: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals( IPL 2025: Match No. 53)
| Tournament | IPL 2025 |
|---|---|
| Match Number | 53 |
| Teams | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Date | May 4, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Format | T20 |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals: Head To Head
Total Matches Played: 31
KKR Won: 15
RR Won: 14
No Result: 2
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals: Weather Report
According to the weather report, the sky will be mostly clear for the upcoRRng match, with temperatures around 28-32 degrees Celsius. No rain is expected for the match, providing perfect conditions for the game.
Conditions: Thundershower
Temperature: 29-32°C
Rain Probability: 40%
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals: Pitch Report
The pitch at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, for the upcoming match is expected to have a flat surface with good bounce and offer batting-friendly conditions. So far, the average first innings score is about 180-190. Since the overcast conditions are expected, pacers might find some extra swing from the pitch, and if the match sees a reduction in hr due to the rain interruption, teams chasing the target might possess a better chance of winning it.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals: Predicted Playing XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper | Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) |
| Batter | Sunil Narine |
| Batter | Ajinkya Rahane (c) |
| Batter | Angkrish Raghuvanshi |
| Batter | Venkatesh Iyer |
| Batter | Rinku Singh |
| Allrounder | Andre Russell |
| Allrounder | Rovman Powell |
| Allrounder | Anukul Roy |
| Bowler | Harshit Rana |
| Bowler | Varun Chakaravarthy |
| Impact Sub | Vaibhav Arora |
Also Read: Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI Against Rajasthan Royals | KKR vs RR
Rajasthan Royals
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Batter | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
| Batter | Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
| Batter | Nitish Rana |
| Batter | Riyan Parag (c) |
| Wicketkeeper | Dhruv Jurel (wk) |
| Batter | Shimron Hetmyer |
| Bowler | Jofra Archer |
| Bowler | Maheesh Theekshana |
| Bowler | Kumar Kartikeya |
| Bowler | Akash Madhwal |
| Bowler | Fazalhaq Farooqi |
| Impact Sub | Shubham Dubey |
Also Read: Rajasthan Royals Playing XI Against Kolkata Knight Riders | KKR vs RR
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals: Key Battles
Sunil Narine vs Jofra Archer
Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Harshit Rana
Andre Russell vs Jofra Archer
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals:Dream 11 Team
Dream11 Team I
Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dhruv Jurel
Batters: Sunil Narine (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag (C), Rinku Singh
Allrounders: Andre Russell
Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Jofra Archer, Akash Madhwal, Harshit Rana
Dream11 Team II
Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (VC), Dhruv Jurel
Batters: Sunil Narine, Yashasvi Jaiswal (C), Ajinkya Rahane, Nitish Rana
Allrounders: Andre Russell, Riyan Parag
Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Varun Chakaravarthy
Also Read: KKR vs RR : Head To Head | IPL 2025
