IPL 2025: Match 53, KKR vs RR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s IPL match between KKR vs RR?

Match Overview

Kolkata Knight Riders will look to keep their playoff chances alive when they host Rajasthan Royals at the iconic Eden Gardens on Sunday, May 3, in match No. 53 of the IPL 2025.

KKR are positioned at No. 7 on the points table, having won four games and lost five. One of their matches ended without a result. In their most recent fixture, the defending champions beat Delhi Capitals by 14 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Meanwhile, the Rajasthan Royals were knocked out of the race to the playoffs after their 100-run defeat to the Mumbai Indians earlier this week. The inaugural champions have only managed three wins in 11 matches in what has been a forgettable season for them.

KKR and RR met earlier in the season in Guwahati. The Knights won the match by eight wickets, chasing down a 152-run target in 17.3 overs. Ajinkya Rahane's men are the favourites once again, but expect RR to come out all guns blazing as they do not have the pressure of qualifying for the next phase of the tournament.

Match Details

Eden Gardens Stadium Pitch Report

The Eden Gardens has been a happy hunting ground for batters in IPL 2025. The average first-innings score in five matches this season has been around 203. Three out of the four completed games have been won by teams batting first. However, chasing could still be a better ploy as it is hard to gauge what a winning score could be at this high-scoring venue.

Head-to-Head Record

KKR vs RR Predicted Playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Impact Player: Vaibhav Arora

Rajasthan Royals (RR):

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shubham Dubey, Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal.

Impact Player: Fazalhaq Farooqi

KKR vs RR Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter of the Match: Yashasvi Jaiswal

Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal had a slow start to the season, but he has been in stellar form in the recent matches for the Royals. The southpaw has aggregated 439 runs from 11 matches at an average of 43.90 and a strike rate of 154.04. He will be the batter to look out for on Sunday.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match: Sunil Narine

The willy off-spinner has been delivering consistent performances throughout the season. Sunil Narine might not have taken too many wickets in every game, but he has been hard to score runs off. The veteran has taken 10 wickets from nine games at an average of 25.40 and a strike rate of 19.80. He has an economy rate of 7.70. Narine's four overs will be crucial on Sunday.

Today's Match Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders to win the match

Scenario 1

• Kolkata Knight Riders win the toss and bowl
• PP Score - 65-75
• RR - 210-220
• Kolkata Knight Riders win the match

Scenario 2

• Rajasthan Royals win the toss and bowl
• PP score - 55-65
• KKR - 200-210
• Kolkata Knight Riders win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.