KKR VS RR Match 53 Preview & Dream11 Prediction IPL 2025
Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
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1. Match Details:
• Fixture: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals
• Match Number: 53
• Date & Time: May 4, 2025, Sunday, 3:30 PM IST
• Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
• Broadcast & Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioCinema
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2. Pitch Report – Eden Gardens, Kolkata:
Eden Gardens offers a batting-friendly pitch with good bounce and carry. In afternoon matches, the dryness can assist spinners in the latter half of the game.
• Average First Innings Score: 175+
• Chasing Team Record: Slightly better for chasing sides
• Key Factor: Dew is less likely in the day match; spin could play a crucial role.
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3. Weather Report – Kolkata, May 4:
• Temperature: 36°C
• Humidity: 54%
• Wind Speed: 13 km/h
• Rain Prediction: 0% – Clear skies, ideal weather for cricket.
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4. Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches):
• KKR Wins: 2
• RR Wins: 2
• Draw/No Result: 1
The battle has been even in recent years, with both sides matching each other in skill and temperament.
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5. IPL 2025 Squad Details:
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
Wicketkeepers: Luvnith Sisodia, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batsmen: Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh
All-Rounders: Andre Russell, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali, Rovman Powell, Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer
Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Chetan Sakariya, Harshit Rana, Mayank Markande, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy
Rajasthan Royals (RR) (Assumed Squad for 2025)
Captain: Sanju Samson
Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, Dhruv Jurel
Batsmen: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer
All-Rounders: Ravichandran Ashwin, R. Parag, Donovan Ferreira
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Sharma, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Sen, Obed McCoy, Nandre Burger
6. Key Player Watch:
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
• Andre Russell: Power-hitter and a game-changer with the ball
• Sunil Narine: Vital with his economical off-spin
• Rinku Singh: Middle-order enforcer and finisher
• Varun Chakaravarthy: Could be lethal on a turning Eden track
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
• Jos Buttler: Proven match-winner in powerplays
• Yashasvi Jaiswal: In-form opener with attacking intent
• Yuzvendra Chahal: Key spinner, especially in middle overs
• Trent Boult: Effective in powerplay with new ball swing
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7. Probable Playing XI:
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
1. Ajinkya Rahane (C)
2. Quinton de Kock (WK)
3. Rinku Singh
4. Andre Russell
5. Venkatesh Iyer
6. Moeen Ali
7. Sunil Narine
8. Varun Chakaravarthy
9. Anrich Nortje
10. Harshit Rana
11. Chetan Sakariya
Impact Sub Options: Ramandeep Singh, Mayank Markande, Gurbaz
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal
2. Jos Buttler
3. Sanju Samson (C & WK)
4. Devdutt Padikkal
5. Shimron Hetmyer
6. Riyan Parag
7. Ravichandran Ashwin
8. Trent Boult
9. Yuzvendra Chahal
10. Sandeep Sharma
11. Avesh Khan
Impact Sub Options: Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Obed McCoy
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8. Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction:
Wicketkeeper:
• Jos Buttler
• Sanju Samson (VC)
• Quinton de Kock
Batters:
• Rinku Singh
• Yashasvi Jaiswal (C)
• Ajinkya Rahane
All-rounders:
• Andre Russell
• Moeen Ali
Bowlers:
• Yuzvendra Chahal
• Sunil Narine
• Trent Boult
Captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal
Vice-Captain: Sanju Samson
Note: Adjust according to toss and final XI.
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9. Final Prediction:
Eden Gardens’ batting-friendly surface may tilt the balance toward the team batting first, especially if they score 180+. KKR, with the home crowd and a strong spin unit, holds a slight edge. However, RR’s explosive top order and balanced attack could be match-winners on their day.
Prediction:
Kolkata Knight Riders to win a tight contest, leveraging home conditions and their versatile all-rounders.
