KKR vs RR Dream11 Prediction, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & More Updates for Match 53

KKR vs RR Match Preview 

The 53rd match of the IPL 2025 will be played between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on May 4. This game is essential for KKR to win to stay in the playoff race. With four victories from their 10 games thus far, the Kolkata Knight Riders are now ranked seventh in the rankings. The Rajasthan Royals have three victories from eleven games and are already eliminated from the tournament.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Team Analysis: 

Kolkata Knight Riders:

Kolkata Knight Riders had momentum going into this match after defeating the Delhi Capitals by 14 runs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi's crucial performance helped the team reach the 200-run mark. KKR needs to put in another strong performance against RR. 

Rajasthan Royals:

Rajasthan Royals troubles with the bat and the ball were revealed in their most recent match, which culminated in a crushing 100-run loss to the Mumbai Indians. After losing to MI, RR will try to bounce back in the upcoming game. However, RR are now being eliminated from the IPL, but will hope to damage KKR's chances of reaching the playoffs.

Match Details

Match - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals, Indian Premier League 2025, Match 53

Venue – Eden Garden, 

Date and Time – 4th May 2025, 3:30 PM

Live Coverage Details – Star Sports (TV), Jio Hotstar (WEB and OTT)

Eden Gardens, Pitch Report

The Eden Gardens pitch is ideal for batting. The wickets are favourable to batters. It will also be simpler for the batters because of the short boundaries and the fast outfield. Both teams will aim to win the toss and look to bat first.

Also Check: KKR vs RR Today Match Prediction

KKR vs RR Predicted Playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy

Impact Player: Vaibhav Arora

Rajasthan Royals (RR): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Shubham Dubey

Impact Player: Kumar Kartikeya

Suggested playing 11 No.1 for KKR vs RR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket

Dhruv Jurel, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Yashasvi Jaiswal (VC), Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sunil Narine, Riyan Parag, Jofra Archer, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Maheesh Theekshana

Suggested playing 11 No.2 for KKR vs RR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket 

Dhruv Jurel, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ajinkya Rahane, Nitish Rana, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sunil Narine (C), Riyan Parag, Jofra Archer (VC), Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Maheesh Theekshana