KKR vs RR Dream11 Prediction, Match 28, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Kolkata Knight Riders set to face Rajasthan Royals in the 28th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday, April 18.

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KKR vs RR Dream11 Prediction (Source : dhruvjurel on IG/kkriders on IG)

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Preview

In the 28th match of the Indian Premier League 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR). Kolkata Knight Riders delivered a disappointing performance in their previous match, going down by 5 wickets against Gujarat Giants. Batting first, KKR posted a competitive total of 180 runs, but Gujarat successfully chased it down in the final over. KKR needed a strong start at the top, but the innings began slowly, and none of their top three batters could make a significant impact.

However, Cameron Green played a brilliant knock of 79 off 55 balls, while Rovman Powell added a useful 27, helping the team reach a respectable total. With the ball, Varun Chakravarthy was the standout performer, picking up two wickets. Overall, Kolkata’s performances this season have been nothing special so far.

On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals have performed impressively in the tournament so far, but a major collapse in the top order led to their first defeat of the season, as they lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 57 runs. Batting first, Hyderabad posted a massive total of 226 runs. In reply, RR had a disastrous start, losing five wickets for just 9 runs.

Despite the early setback, Donovan Ferreira played a good knock of 69 runs in the middle order, while Ravindra Jadeja contributed a valuable 45. Although their efforts helped the team reach a respectable total, it wasn’t enough to secure a win. With the ball, Jofra Archer was the standout performer, picking up two wickets, while Sandeep Sharma, Riyan Parag, and Tushar Deshpande chipped in with one wicket each.

Match Information

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 28

Indian Premier League, 19 Apr 2026, Sun, 3:30 PM IST, Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Match Starts In

00:21:03:40

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Weather Report

stadiumEden Gardens, Kolkata

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31.0°C

humidity74% (Humidity)

Injury and availability news

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Pitch Report

The pitch at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, is generally considered ‌an excellent one for batting, with a fast outfield making runs easy. Flat pitch with true bounce, allowing batters to dominate. While fast bowlers can get early movement, it often slows down, aiding spinners. With small boundaries and dew as a factor, chasing is highly advantageous. The average first-inning score at this venue is 171 runs.

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171

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Player Picks

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Angkrish Raghuvanshi KKR | BAT

Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been in excellent form in the IPL, scoring 293 runs at an impressive strike rate of 143 across the last 10 matches. Supporters will be expecting him to maintain this momentum throughout the season.

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Vaibhav Arora KKR | BOWL

Vaibhav is a brilliant T20 batter and is currently in good form. He has scored 402 runs in the last 10 games. He is a key player for the Royals this season.

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7.5

Yash Raj Punja

RR | BOWL

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Tejasvi Dahiya

KKR | WK

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Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Apr 18 2026 6:05 PM

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Tim Seifert

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Dhruv Jurel

6

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Angkrish Raghuvanshi
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9.5

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Rovman Powell

8.5

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Yashasvi Jaiswal
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7.5

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

7.5

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Sunil Narine

9

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Cameron Green

7.5

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Vaibhav Arora

8

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Jofra Archer

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Nandre Burger

8.5

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