IPL 2025: Fantasy Tips and Predictions for KKR vs RR

May 03, 2025 08:00 PM Author : Admin

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Match 53 | May 4, 2025, 3:30 PM IST | Eden Gardens, Kolkata

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 53 of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens. KKR has had a mixed season so far with 4 wins and 5 losses, while Rajasthan Royals has struggled, winning just 3 of their 11 matches. Both teams will look to bounce back in this crucial encounter, aiming for a playoff spot.

The last time these two teams met, KKR successfully chased down 151 runs, winning by 8 wickets. With Eden Gardens offering a balanced pitch, both teams' batting and bowling attacks will play key roles in deciding the outcome of this match.

Key Battles to Watch

  • Quinton de Kock vs Pat Cummins: Quinton de Kock, in good form, will face the experienced Pat Cummins, a key bowler for RR.
  • Rinku Singh vs Mohammad Shami: Rinku Singh's aggressive stroke play will be tested against the pace and precision of Shami.
  • Andre Russell vs Wanindu Hasaranga: Russell will look to power KKR's innings, while Hasaranga will try to put the brakes on the scoring.
  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz vs Sandeep Sharma: Gurbaz’s explosive batting style will go up against Sandeep’s smart swing bowling.

Weather and Pitch Report

Weather: The weather will be clear with no signs of rain, and temperatures will range from 22°C to 33°C.

Pitch: Eden Gardens is expected to offer a flat pitch with some assistance to the spinners. The shorter boundaries make it a high-scoring venue, but pacers will also get some movement early on.

Predicted Playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders

Quinton de Kock, Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Nitish Rana, Sunil Narine, Moeen Ali, Anrich Nortje, Spencer Johnson, Varun Chakravarthy

Rajasthan Royals

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Jos Buttler, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pat Cummins, Mohammad Shami, Akash Madhwal, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer

Fantasy Team Suggestions

If KKR Bats First
  • Batsmen: Quinton de Kock, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh
  • All-rounders: Andre Russell, Sunil Narine
  • Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Varun Chakravarthy, Mohammad Shami
  • From RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Pat Cummins
If RR Bats First
  • Batsmen: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson
  • All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Riyan Parag
  • Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma
  • From KKR: Andre Russell, Quinton de Kock, Nitish Rana