The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) return to Eden Gardens with their playoff hopes still alive. They come off a morale-boosting win against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium and now face the eliminated Rajasthan Royals (RR) in what could be a tricky afternoon clash.
KKR have had a mixed record at home this season, with bowlers struggling to make breakthroughs at Eden Gardens. The surface has mostly been a batting haven, and consistency will be key for the defending champions.
Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, are playing for pride. Despite the brilliance of 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi and flashes from other players, their campaign has fizzled out due to close losses and inconsistency. With Sanju Samson likely to miss another game, RR lack a strong middle-order presence. KKR, having beaten RR earlier in the season, will start as clear favourites in this encounter.
Match Details
Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 53, IPL 2025 Date: May 4, 2025 Time: 3:30 PM IST Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata Broadcast: Star Sports Network & JioCinema (App & Website)Eden Gardens Pitch Report
Eden Gardens remains a high-scoring venue with short square boundaries and a lightning-quick outfield. Though it offers little turn, spinners can be effective in afternoon games due to the dryness of the surface. Batters will enjoy the bounce and pace on offer, but wicket-taking bowlers – especially those who hit hard lengths – could be in play.
Ground Details
AspectDetailsSquare Boundaries62m and 64mStraight Boundary75mSurface TypeDry with some bare patchesPar First Innings Score180+Spin AssistanceLow – mostly batting-friendly conditionsPace vs Spin at Eden Gardens (Since IPL 2024)
TypeRuns ConcededBalls BowledWickets TakenAverageStrike RateBest SpellPace289115918633.6118.53/25Spin149310304632.4522.33/16KKR vs RR: Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 29 KKR Wins: 15 RR Wins: 14KKR vs RR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips
Wicketkeeper
Dhruv Jurel – A lower-middle-order finisher who has shown composure. Can add handy points with the gloves.Batters
Yashasvi Jaiswal (C/VC) – In excellent form this season with 443 runs. Has a strong record vs KKR (168 runs in 5 innings, SR 168). Vaibhav Suryavanshi – Announced himself with a stunning century earlier this week. A fearless stroke-maker. Ajinkya Rahane (C/VC) – Consistent at Eden (436 runs at avg 31.14), although he has struggled against RR (avg 12.83 in 6 games). Angkrish Raghuvanshi – Reliable middle-order option, has been consistent throughout the season.All-rounders
Sunil Narine (C/VC) – The X-factor. Gives blazing starts and bowls four economical overs. Took KKR over the line vs DC. Andre Russell – A beast at Eden Gardens (989 runs, SR 187.66). Contributes with both bat and ball. Riyan Parag – RR’s captain. Can score briskly in the middle overs and bowl off-spin or wrist-spin depending on match-ups.Bowlers
Jofra Archer – Raw pace and bounce. Most effective when bowling first. Varun Chakaravarthy – Afternoon game favours his style. Has a great record vs RR – 11 wickets in 8 matches. Harshit Rana – A dependable pace option who bowls across phases and has the knack for picking wickets.Player Battles to Watch For
Varun Chakaravarthy vs RR in IPL
Matches: 8 Wickets: 11 Average: 18.36 Economy: 6.96 Best: 2/17Andre Russell at Eden Gardens
Matches: 40 Runs: 989 Avg: 31.9 SR: 187.66 50s: 5 Best: 80*Yashasvi Jaiswal vs KKR
Matches: 5 Runs: 168 Avg: 42.0 SR: 168.0 Best: 98Ajinkya Rahane at Eden Gardens
Matches: 16 Runs: 436 Avg: 31.14 SR: 140.65 Best: 71KKR vs RR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Kolkata Pitch Report & IPL 2025 Live Streaming Inside Sport India.
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