Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 28 - Live Cricket Score

In the 28th match of the IPL 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.