IPL 2025 Match 53: KKR vs RR Preview, Pitch & Weather Report, Predicted XI, Dream11 Team, & Live Streaming Details

IPL 2025 Match 53 Details

Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals
Date: May 04, 2025 (Sunday)
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Time: 3:00 PM (PST) | 10:00 AM (GMT) | 03:30 PM (Local)

Match Preview

Kolkata Knight Riders are still in the playoff race with nine points from ten matches, including four wins and one no-result. A victory here is crucial to keep their hopes alive as the league stage nears its end. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, are already out of contention with only three wins in eleven games. While the Royals have nothing to lose, they’ll be playing for pride and aiming to finish the season with a few positive results.

Weather and Pitch Report

Weather: Clear skies with a temperature around 27°C and high humidity at 71%. No rain is expected during the match.

Pitch Report: Eden Gardens offers a balanced surface with something for both batters and spinners. The pitch tends to slow down in the second half, making spin an effective option. Chasing could be tricky if the surface grips early.

Probable Playing XI

Kolkata Knight Riders:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy

Rajasthan Royals:
Vikram Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Kumar Kartikeya, Maheesh Theekshana

Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction

Captain Picks: Sunil Narine, Riyan Parag
Vice-Captain Picks: Andre Russell, Wanindu Hasaranga

Wicketkeepers:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dhruv Jurel

Batters:
Ajinkya Rahane, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh

All-Rounders:
Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Riyan Parag

Bowlers:
Varun Chakravarthy, Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga

Where to Watch IPL 2025 Match 53?

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