KKR are currently at the seventh spot in the points table with 4 wins from 10 matches. While the defending champions are still in the playoff race, their chances are extremely slim, and they cannot afford any more slip-ups.
KKR vs RR Match Prediction - Who Will Win Today's IPL Match 53 2025?
Date: May 4, 2025 Time: 3:30 PM IST Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata Live Broadcast and live streaming: Star Sports, JioCinema
KKR are coming into this game on the back of a win and will be keen to register another victory to keep alive their slim chances of making it to the playoffs. In their last game, the reigning IPL champions beat Delhi Capitals by 14 runs.
RR, on the other hand, suffered a heavy 100-run loss in their last game. They faced the Mumbai Indians in Jaipur and were completely outplayed. Batting first, MI posted a big total of 217/2 in 20 overs with Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma scoring fifties.
KKR vs RR Match prediction - Head-to-head record:
Total matches: 31 Won by KKR: 15 Won by RR: 14The rivalry between KKR and RR has been very competitive, and no team has managed to gain a clear upper hand, although KKR have a slight advantage. Out of the 31 games between the two teams so far, KKR have won 15, RR have won 14, while 2 matches ended in a no result.
Batting-friendly pitch: The Eden Gardens surface is set to favour the batters. The small boundaries and the quick outfield will further make things easier for the batters. Average First Innings Score: 165 Win percentage batting second: 57.14 KKR vs RR Match prediction - Weather up
Rain forecast: 10-15% Temperature: 30-31°C Humidity: 70-80%
The conditions at the Eden Gardens are extremely harsh for the bowlers. The quick outfield, small boundaries and the flat pitch make the venue one of the most challenging ones for the bowlers in the IPL. So, both teams will be looking to restrict the opposition to a modest total before trying to chase it down.
Key Players to Watch
Sunil Narine Ajinkya Rahane Angkrish Raghuvanshi Andre Russell Varun Chakaravarthy
Rajasthan Royals:
Yashasvi Jaiswal Vaibhav Suryvanshi Shimron Hetmyer Jofra Archer Maheesh TheekshanaKKR - W, NR, L RR - L, W, L
KKR vs RR - Predicted Playing XIs
KKR: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakaravarthy
Expert Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?
If KKR bats first, they are expected to post a 180-plus total. While the conditions will be tough for the bowlers, they do have enough arsenal in their attack to restrict RR and win the game. If RR bat first, their top-order will have to click. If the openers do well, RR can post a 170-plus total. The onus will be on the bowlers to defend the total, although it will be a herculean task for them because of the way they have performed in the competition so far.KKR will be the favourites to win the upcoming match against RR at the Eden Gardens.
Also Read: KKR vs RR Weather and Pitch Report of Eden Gardens, Kolkata - IPL 2025, Match 53
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