KKR vs RR Dream11 Team Prediction, Playing 11: 53rd Match, IPL 2025

KKR vs RR Dream11 Team Prediction, Playing 11: 53rd Match, IPL 2025

The first match of the Sunday double-header will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, the home ground of KKR.

Rajasthan Royals have already been knocked out of playoff contention, and they’ve got nothing to lose from here.

But let me tell you, they can absolutely play spoilers for Kolkata Knight Riders, so don’t be surprised if they ruin KKR’s playoff dreams.

Hello and welcome to the KKR vs RR Dream11 Prediction and Match Preview.

Kolkata Knight Riders have played 10 matches so far. They’ve won 4, lost 5, and one was washed out. With 9 points on the table, they’re sitting in 7th position.

KKR still have four league games left, and if they win all four, they’ll jump to 17 points, which keeps their playoff hopes alive.

From here, every single game is a must-win for KKR, and to pull it off, each department needs to click.

The good news? They looked solid in their last outing. The top order finally took charge and scored runs, and the middle order stepped up to finish the game.

Sunil Narine played a crucial role with both bat and ball, and KKR will need that from him again today and in the remaining matches.

But here’s the big thing, Andre Russell and Rinku Singh need to fire. We all know how lethal they can be under pressure, but KKR needs that firepower now more than ever.

Varun Chakravarthy bowled really well in the last match too. If he can replicate that performance today, it’ll give KKR a massive boost and push them one step closer to keeping their playoff dreams alive.

On the flip side, Rajasthan Royals’ campaign is all but over. With 3 wins and 8 losses from 11 matches, they sit in 8th place with 6 points.

Even though they’re out of playoff contention, they can still spoil KKR’s season if they manage to pull off an upset today.

Their opening pair, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, has looked good at times but hasn’t been consistent.

That inconsistency in the top order hurt them badly. In their last game, the batting lineup collapsed again, and that’s been a recurring theme this season.

Captain Riyan Parag hasn’t delivered with the bat, and that’s been a big setback. His form or the lack of it probably cost them a few games they could’ve won.

Nitish Rana’s season has been disappointing too, with not enough meaningful contributions in key moments.

Jofra Archer has been a lone warrior in the bowling department, doing well with the ball, but without support from others like Maheesh Theekshana or Fazalhaq Farooqi, it’s been an uphill battle.

Rajasthan Royals may be out of the race, but they’d love nothing more than to spoil KKR’s party.

If you’re looking for the best KKR vs RR Dream11 team and fantasy tips, make sure to read the full post and get those winning insights!

KKR vs RR Match Details

Detail	Information
Match	Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals, 53rd Match, Indian Premier League 2025.
Venue	Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Date & Time	May 4, 03:30 PM IST
Live Streaming	Disney+ JioHotstar app and Star Sports Network

KKR vs RR Pitch Report

At Eden Gardens, 200 has been the par score, and in the only afternoon game this season, both teams piled up over 500 runs in total. Looks like we’re in for another run-heavy contest on a batting-friendly pitch.

Last Matches Stats:

22nd March 2025

KKR 174/8 (20) RCB 177/3 (16.2)

3rd April 2025

KKR 200/6 (20) SRH 120 (16.4)

8th April 2025

LSG 238/3 (20) KKR 234/7 (20)

21st April 2025

GT 198/3 (20) KKR 159/8 (20)

Weather Report of Kolkata

A little bit of rain is expected, but there’s a high probability that we’ll get a full game.

The temperature is likely to hover around 28 degrees Celsius, and with humidity at 85%, it’s going to feel pretty sticky out there, players will need to manage their hydration well.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Live Streaming

You can catch all the action live on the JioHotstar app and the Star Sports Network.

If you’re following the game on the go, you can also stay updated with the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals live scorecard on the Cricgram app.

KKR vs RR Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 30

Kolkata Knight Riders Wins: 14

Rajasthan Royals Wins: 14

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Recent Form

Kolkata Knight Riders	W	L	L	L	W
Rajasthan Royals	L	W	L	L	L

Team News

Kolkata Knight Riders

Either Rovman Powell or Moeen Ali will play.

Ramandeep Singh might replace Anukul Roy.

Rajasthan Royals

Akash Madhwal replaced the injured Sandeep Sharma, and he might retain his place today.

Wanindu Hasaranga or Kwena Maphaka might replace Fazalhaq Farooqi.

Either Yudhvir Singh or Kumar Kartikeya will play today.

KKR vs RR Probable Playing XI

Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing 11

1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
2. Sunil Narine
3. Ajinkya Rahane (c)
4. Angkrish Raghuvanshi
5. Venkatesh Iyer
6. Rinku Singh
7. Andre Russell
8. Rovman Powell/Moeen Ali
9. Ramandeep Singh/Anukul Roy
10. Harshit Rana
11. Varun Chakaravarthy
12. Vaibhav Arora

Note: Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Vaibhav Arora will play as impact subs.

Expected Death Over Bowlers: Harshit Rana and Andre Russell or Vaibhav Arora.

Rajasthan Royals Probable Playing 11

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal
2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi
3. Nitish Rana
4. Riyan Parag (c)
5. Dhruv Jurel (wk)
6. Shimron Hetmyer
7. Shubham Dubey
8. Jofra Archer
9. Wanindu Hasaranga/Kwena Maphaka
10. Maheesh Theekshana
11. Yudhvir Singh/Kumar Kartikeya
12. Akash Madhwal

Note: Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yudhvir Singh/Kumar Kartikeya will play as impact subs.

Expected Death Over Bowlers: Jofra Archer and Akash Madhwal.

Top Picks for KKR vs RR Dream11 Team

Kolkata Knight Riders Best Players:

Sunil Narine: 186 M, 1712 R, 17.46 A + 190 W

Andre Russell: 137 M, 2556 R, 27.78 A + 123 W

Ajinkya Rahane (c): 195 M, 4939 R, 30.48 A + 1 W

Varun Chakaravarthy: 81 M, 26 R, 6.50 A + 96 W

Harshit Rana: 31 M, 36 W

Venkatesh Iyer: 61 M, 1468 R, 29.95 A + 3 W

Kolkata Knight Riders Best Players:

Yashasvi Jaiswal: 64 M, 2046 R, 34.10 A

Riyan Parag (c): 81 M, 1455 R, 25.52 A + 5 W

Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 4 M, 151 R, 37.75 A

Jofra Archer: 51 M, 250 R, 13.88 A + 58 W

Wanindu Hasaranga: 34 M, 45 W

KKR vs RR Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-Keepers: R Gurbaz

Batters: A Rahane, Y Jaiswal (Vc), V Suryavanshi

All-Rounders: Sunil Narine (C), A Russell, W Hasaranga, R Parag

Bowlers: J Archer, V Chakravarthy, H Rana

Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team

D Jurel and Angkrish Raghuvanshi are other good picks.

KKR vs RR Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

• Sunil Narine
• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Riyan Parag
• R Gurbaz
• Andre Russell

FAQs

Squads

Kolkata Knight Riders Squad

Luvnith Sisodia, Chetan Sakariya, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Spencer Johnson, Moeen Ali, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakaravarthy, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Mayank Markande, Vaibhav Arora, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Quinton de Kock, Harshit Rana, Manish Pandey, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Ramandeep Singh, Anrich Nortje.

Rajasthan Royals Squad

Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Tushar Deshpande, Kunal Singh Rathore, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Akash Madhwal, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Shubham Dubey, Maheesh Theekshana, Kumar Kartikeya, Ashok Sharma, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kwena Maphaka.