IPL 2025: KKR vs RR Prediction, Odds, and Betting Tips
Kolkata Knight Riders are set to host Rajasthan Royals in the 53rd match of the IPL 2025 on May 4 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This is a must-win game for KKR to keep alive in the playoffs race, while RR have already been knocked out of the final four contention. KKR is currently in 7th position with four wins and five losses, while RR is in 8th place with three wins and eight losses. Check out the KKR vs RR prediction, H2H, pitch report, and more.
KKR vs RR prediction: KKR to win
Key Stats
- KKR won 4 out of their first 10 matches.
- RR won 3 out of their first 11 matches.
- KKR defeated RR in their previous encounter by 8 wickets.
Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report
| Winner | Won by | Date |
| KKR | 8 wickets | 26 Mar 2025 |
| No result | 19 May 2024 | |
| RR | 2 wickets | 16 Apr 2024 |
| RR | 9 wickets | 11 May 2023 |
| KKR | 7 wickets | 02 May 2022 |
Pitch Report
KKR vs RR, the 53rd match of the IPL 2025, is set to be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The pitch here is often a good batting surface with some assistance for spinners. In a total of 99 T20 matches played at this venue, the batting first team won 42 while the chasing team emerged victorious 57 times.
Results of the last two matches played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
GT vs KKR (Apr 21, 2025) – GT won by 39 runs
| GT | 198/3 |
| KKR | 159/8 |
LSG vs KKR (Apr 08, 2025) – LSG won by 4 runs
| LSG | 238/3 |
| KKR | 234/7 |
Kolkata Knight Riders preview
Kolkata Knight Riders are currently sitting in 10th position in the points table with four wins in ten matches, with a total of 9 points. This match is so crucial for KKR to stay alive in the race for the playoffs. The team defeated Delhi Capitals in their last match by 14 runs thanks to amazing performances from Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, and Varun Chakravarthy.
Predicted XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy
Rajasthan Royals preview
With three wins in 11 matches, the Rajasthan Royals are currently standing in 8th position in the table. The team has already been knocked out of the final four race after they lost their last game to the Mumbai Indians by a huge 100-run margin. The batting lineup is heavily dependent on the top 3, while bowling has been average whole season.
Predicted XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal
KKR vs RR: Who will win?
With the current form of both teams, a better-balanced squad, and home advantage, Kolkata Knight Riders are likely to win this match.
