The Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Rajasthan Royals in Match 53 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, scheduled for Sunday, 4 May 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 4 May 2025. Both teams will look to gain momentum in the tournament, with fans eagerly awaiting this thrilling clash. In this blog, find out who will win today’s IPL 2025 Match 53 KKR vs RR Match Prediction
KKR vs RR Match Details
| Detail | Info |
| Match | KKR vs RR, Match 53, IPL 2025 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Date & Time | Sunday, 4 May 2025, 3:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema / Hotstar |
Pitch Report:
Eden Gardens in Kolkata offers a batting-friendly pitch with short boundaries and a fast outfield, making high scores common. Pacers get early swing, while spinners become effective later. Chasing teams have had more success here, so captains often opt to bowl first due to the dew factor.
Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches | 31 |
| Won by KKR | 14 |
| Won by RR | 15 |
| No Result | 2 |
Predicted Playing XIs
KKR Playing XIs:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakaravarthy
Impact Player: Manish Pandey
RR Playing XIs:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Maheesh Theekshana, Jofra Archer, Akash Madhwal, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Impact Player: Yudhvir Singh Charak
Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter:
Sunil Narine is expected to shine with the bat, given his explosive form at the top of the order.
Probable Best Bowler:
Jofra Archer could be the game-changer with the ball, thanks to his pace and ability to strike in crucial moments.
Today’s Match Prediction:
Both teams have lived up to their potential this season. The home advantage should give Kolkata Knight Riders an edge in this contest.
Match Scenarios
Scenario 1: KKR bats first
- First Innings score prediction: KKR will score 185-195
- Result prediction: KKR will win the match
Scenario 2: RR bats first
- First Innings score prediction: RR will score 175-185
- Result prediction: KKR will win the match
Disclaimer:
The prediction is based on the author’s analysis, current form, pitch report, and player performance. Please make your decision based on your own judgment.