KKR vs RR Playing 11: Ajinkya Rahane-led Kolkata Knight Riders will square off against Riyan Parag-led Rajasthan Royals in the 53rd match of the IPL 2025 season on May 04 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Kolkata Knight Riders have four wins out of 10 games, with their victories coming against Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals and one match ended with no result against Punjab Kings.
However, they suffered defeat in the games against RCB, MI, LSG, PBKS and GT. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals have 3 wins out of 11 games with their wins comes in games against Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans.
Meanwhile, their defeats comes in the games against SRH, KKR, GT, DC, LSG, MI and two fixtures against RCB. With Rajasthan eliminated out of the tournament, Kolkata Knight Riders have chances for playoffs if they will all four remaining matches.
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Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and opted to bat first. Speaking at the toss, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane said, “We are going to bat first, looks a little dry. Not sure if it slows down in the second innings.”
“We want to put a total on the board and defend it. Need to keep it simple. It’s all about taking one game at a time. Everyone’s contribution was good in the last game.”
“Need to assess the conditions and adapt to it quickly. I am working really hard on my game, playing domestic cricket has helped me a lot. Trying to enjoy my game. Moeen and Ramandeep are back in the side,” concluded Rahane.
Meanwhile RR captain Riyan Parag said, “I was happy that I lost the toss, wasn’t sure. It’s very challenging, you got to be profession on the field. A lot of work goes into it. Need to play for our pride.”
“Need to bring more energy into the field. We are hoping to put a collective effort. Three changes in our team. Nitish Rana has a niggle, he goes out. Hasaranga comes back for Kumar Kartikeya. Kunal Rathore and Yudhvir are in,” concluded Riyan Parag.
KKR vs RR Playing 11
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Moeen Ali, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora
Rajasthan Royals Playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag(c), Kunal Singh Rathore, Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Akash Madhwal
