KKR vs RR Match Prediction - Who Will Win Today's IPL Match 53 2025?

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be locking horns against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 53rd match of IPL 2025. The KKR vs RR match is scheduled to be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday (May 4).

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.

On the other hand, RR have already been knocked out of the tournament after managing to win just 3 of their first 11 games. With only pride left to play for, RR will be hoping to register a morale-boosting win.

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KKR vs RR Match Prediction - Who Will Win Today's IPL Match 53 2025?

Match Preview – KKR vs RR, Match 53, IPL 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.

Batting first, KKR posted a competitive total of 204/9 in the allotted 20 overs. In reply, Delhi Capitals were on 136/3 in the 14th over and were the favourites to win the game. However, KKR turned things around in a remarkable fashion and went on to restrict DC to 190/9 to win the game 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.

In reply, RR were all out for just 117 runs. Trent Boult and Karn Sharma picked up 3 wickets each for MI. With their fate already sealed, RR will be hoping to win the upcoming game and bow out of the tournament on a good note.

KKR vs RR Match prediction - Head-to-head record:

• Total matches: 31
• Won by KKR: 15
• Won by RR: 14

The 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.

KKR vs RR Match Prediction - Pitch Report:

• 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 update:

• Rain forecast: 10-15%
• Temperature: 30-31°C
• Humidity: 70-80%

KKR vs RR Match Prediction - Toss Prediction & Impact

Toss winner likely to choose: Bowl first

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

Kolkata Knight Riders:

• Sunil Narine
• Ajinkya Rahane
• Angkrish Raghuvanshi
• Andre Russell
• Varun Chakaravarthy

Rajasthan Royals:

• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Vaibhav Suryvanshi
• Shimron Hetmyer
• Jofra Archer
• Maheesh Theekshana

KKR vs RR Match prediction - Recent form:

• KKR - W, NR, L
• RR - L, W, L

Both teams have struggled to do well in recent games. KKR have won one of their last three games, while one of them ended in no-result. On the other hand, RR have also managed just one win in their last three matches.

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

RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal, Fazalhaq Farooqi

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