KKR vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- IPL 2025, Match 53
Published - 03 May 2025, 09:07 PM | Updated - 03 May 2025, 09:15 PM

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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 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.
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):
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane©, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora
Rajasthan Royals Playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag©, Dhruv Jurel(wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Shubham Dubey
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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