Rajasthan Royals will stand against Kolkata Knight Riders in the fifty-third match of IPL 2025, taking place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on 4th May at 3:30 PM IST.
Get the best KKR vs RR Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 53rd match of the IPL 2025. Expert analysis and more.
KKR vs RR Match Details:
KKR vs RR Match Preview:
Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals will meet in the fifty-third match of the IPL 2025 on May 4th at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. With both teams lingering in the lower half of the points table, this fixture is a must-win to stay in the playoff race.
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Kolkata Knight Riders currently hold the seventh spot in the standings, having won four out of their ten games so far. They head into this encounter with momentum on their side after securing a 14-run victory over Delhi Capitals, thanks to a key contribution from Angkrish Raghuvanshi.
Rajasthan Royals are just behind their opponents in eighth place, with three wins from eleven matches. Their most recent outing ended in a heavy 100-run loss to Mumbai Indians, exposing their struggles with both bat and ball.
Both teams have enjoyed equal success in their past clashes, with 14 wins apiece from their 28 encounters in IPL history.
KKR vs RR Head-to-Head Record:
Teams
Matches Won
Kolkata Knight Riders
14
Rajasthan Royals
14
KKR vs RR Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature
29°C
Weather Forecast
Scattered Clouds
Pitch Behaviour
Batting-friendly
Best Suited To
Pace
Average 1st innings score
193
Record of chasing teams:
Records
Poor
Winning %
37%
KKR vs RR Playing 11s (Predicted):
Players Stats:
KKR Stats for the Player with the Most Runs in IPL 2025
KKR Stats for the Player with the highest strike rate in IPL 2025
KKR Stats for the Player with the most wickets in IPL 2025
KKR Stats for the Player with the Bowlers with best Economy in IPL 2025
RR Stats for the Players with the highest runs in IPL 2025
RR Stats for the Players with highest strike rate in IPL 2025
RR Stats for the bowlers with most wickets in IPL 2025
RR Stats for the bowlers with best strike rate in IPL 2025
By following these stats, you can make a well-informed decision while making the Dream11 team for KKR vs RR for IPL 2025.
Hot Picks for KKR vs RR Fantasy Cricket Tips:
KKR vs RR Dream11 Prediction Captaincy Picks:
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the left-handed opener from Rajasthan Royals, missed out in the last game but has the potential to capitalize on the powerplay if he settles in.
Sunil Narine, the left-handed batter and right-arm off-spinner from Kolkata Knight Riders, delivered a strong all-round show with 27 quick runs and 3 crucial wickets in the previous game.
KKR vs RR Dream11 Prediction Top Picks:
Ajinkya Rahane leads the Kolkata Knight Riders and contributed 26 runs in the previous match, showing solid composure at the crease.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, the elegant left-handed batter from Rajasthan Royals, couldn’t convert his start in the last match but remains a key top-order asset capable of anchoring the innings early on.
KKR vs RR Dream11 Prediction Budget Picks:
Andre Russell, a dynamic right-handed batter and aggressive right-arm pacer from Kolkata Knight Riders, brings impactful power-hitting and crucial breakthroughs with the ball.
Riyan Parag, a versatile right-handed batter and off-break bowler from Rajasthan Royals, has shown strong potential in both departments and remains a valuable contributor in the middle order.
KKR vs RR Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain
Sunil Narine & Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Vice-Captain
Yashasvi Jaiswal & Ajinkya Rahane
KKR vs RR Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
Keepers – Dhruv Jurel, Rahmanullah Gurbaz Batsmen – Yashasvi Jaiswal (vc), Ajinkya Rahane, Vaibhav Suryavanshi All-rounders – Sunil Narine (c), Riyan Parag, Andre Russell Bowlers – Jofra Archer, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana
KKR vs RR Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
Keepers – Rahmanullah Gurbaz Batsmen – Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ajinkya Rahane (vc), Vaibhav Suryavanshi (c) All-rounders – Sunil Narine, Riyan Parag, Andre Russell Bowlers – Jofra Archer, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, Maheesh Theekshana
KKR vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 53 IPL 2025 Players to Avoid:
Players
Dream11 Credits
Dream11 Points (Last match)
Rovman Powell
6.5 credits
13 points
Shubham Dubey
6.0 credits
33 points
KKR vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 53 IPL 2025 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice
Sunil Narine
GL Captaincy Choice
Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Punt Picks
Maheesh Theekshana and Dhruv Jurel
Dream11 Combination
2-3-3-3
KKR vs RR Match Prediction:
With a formidable team setup, Kolkata Knight Riders are likely to triumph in this game.
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