IPL 2025 Match 53 will see Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on April 25. Both teams are struggling, with just two wins from eight matches, and are languishing at the bottom of the points table. KKR’s playoff hopes are slim after a heavy loss to KKR, while the RR has also failed to find form in its season, making the RR clash largely irrelevant for the standings.
Match Preview
Eden Gardens in Kolkata, one of cricket’s most iconic venues, is set to host another thrilling IPL 2025 encounter. Known for its electrifying atmosphere and passionate fans, the stadium offers a pitch that balances opportunities for both batters and bowlers.
Match Information
| Detail | Info |
| Match | KKR vs RR, Match 53, IPL 2025 |
| Date | Sunday, 4 May 2025 |
| Time | 3:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema / Hotstar |
Weather Report
| Temperature– 32°C |
| Humidity– 72% |
| Wind Speed– 13 km/h |
| Chance of Rain – Partly Cloudy |
Pitch Report:
Eden Gardens in Kolkata features a batting-friendly surface with short boundaries and a quick outfield, often leading to high-scoring games. While pacers may find some early swing, spinners tend to come into play as the match progresses. Due to the dew factor, teams prefer chasing, and captains usually opt to bowl first.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 31 |
| KKR Won | 14 |
| RR Won | 15 |
| No Result | 2 |
Probable Playing XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakaravarthy
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Maheesh Theekshana, Jofra Archer, Akash Madhwal, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Top Dream11 Picks
Top Batters:
Ajinkya Rahane
Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Angkrish Raghuvansh
Top All-rounders:
Sunil Narine
Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Top Bowlers:
Jofra Archer
Harshit Rana
Varun Chakaravarthy
Wicket Keeper:
Dhruv Jurel
Here is the Best Playing 11 for Today’s KKR vs RR Dream11 Team looks like
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Batters from both sides: Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvansh
Captain: Sunil Narine
Vice-Captain: Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Injury Updates
There are no injury updates as of now.
Final Match Prediction
Today’s Winner Prediction: The Team batting second to win the match
Given the chasing-friendly pitch at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, and recent form, the toss could play a big role in deciding the winner.
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.