KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Match Preview: Will the dew be a deciding factor in the battle between the Knights and the Royals? With their playoff hopes on the line, KKR square off against RR at Eden Gardens.
IPL 2025 Match Preview: KKR vs RR - Can Rajasthan Riders Secure a Spot in the Playoffs? Check Out Detailed Pitch-Weather Report, Predicted Lineups
Get ready for a thrilling encounter today as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a crucial match of IPL 2025! KKR, clinging onto their playoff dreams, face a tough opponent in eliminated RR. With stellar performances from Rinku Singh and Andre Russell, KKR are determined to pull off a win.
The dual at Eden Gardens today demands perfection from KKR to keep their hopes alive. On the other hand, RR may aim to play the spoiler, finishing off the season with a bang. Young star Vaibhav Suryavanshi impressed fans in his previous outing against GT but fell short in the last game.
KKR vs RR Eden Gardens pitch report
The Eden Gardens pitch is generally batting-friendly, offering plenty of runs during the initial stages. However, as the game progresses, the pacers gain advantage, especially under lights. With an overall average score of 181, captains winning the toss are likely to prefer batting first to put up a challenging score, targeting the conditions to their advantage.
Who's your pick for the dream 11 today?
KKR vs RR Kolkata weather update
The weather in Kolkata today will be a balmy 32°C, with a dew point of 25°C. As the night falls, the dew could set in, potentially making the ball slippery during the evening match. Handling the damp conditions might prove challenging for the bowlers and fielders, giving an edge to the team batting second. While the dew hasn't been mentioned explicitly in reports, it could play a role in shaping the outcome of tonight's clash.
KKR vs RR predicted playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (capt), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (capt), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akash Madhwal, Yudhvir Singh/Kumar Kartikeya
The highly-anticipated KKR vs RR encounter begins at 3:30 PM IST. Catch all the action live on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network!
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- Despite the challenging conditions due to the high dew point, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be banking on their star players Rinku Singh and Andre Russell to deliver a winning performance in their crucial match against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Eden Gardens, IPL 2025.
- In the battle between these two teams, the finite nature of the season's remaining games means that KKR, with their playoff hopes on the line, will have to outshine their opponents, who have already been eliminated.
- While the pitch at Eden Gardens is generally batting-friendly, offering runs during initial stages, handling the damp conditions might pose a challenge to the bowlers and fielders, giving an edge to the team batting second.
- Given the role that dew could play, the financial markets, especially those interested in DEFI and sports-related sectors, might take notice of the outcome of this crucial match between KKR and RR.
