Match: KKR vs RR, Match 53 – IPL 2025
Date: May 4, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Captains: Ajinkya Rahane (KKR) vs Riyan Parag (RR)
The stage is set for an exciting afternoon as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the iconic Eden Gardens. This will be Match 53 of the TATA IPL 2025, and while KKR are still trying to stay alive in the playoff race, RR have already been knocked out and are playing for pride.
One player fans will have their eyes on is Riyan Parag, who is currently leading the Rajasthan Royals. The young captain has shown signs of aggression and intent this season, and his record against KKR is quite interesting—especially at the Eden Gardens.
Riyan Parag made history by becoming the first player in IPL to hit six sixes off six legal balls. He achieved this during a match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. Parag scored 95 off 45 balls, hitting five sixes off Moeen Ali and one off Varun Chakravarthy. Though RR lost by one run, Parag’s incredible hitting was the highlight of the match.
Riyan Parag vs KKR – Overall IPL Stats (2019–2025)
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Runs | 226 |
| Span | 2019-2025 |
| Matches | 10 |
| Inns | 8 |
| Not Outs | 0 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 95 |
| Average (Ave) | 28.25 |
| Balls Faced (BF) | 133 |
| Strike Rate (SR) | 169.92 |
| 100s | 0 |
| 50s | 1 |
| Ducks (0) | 1 |
| Fours (4s) | 17 |
| Sixes (6s) | 17 |
Expert Take:
Parag has never scored a fifty against KKR, but his strike rate of 169.92 shows he plays attacking cricket. He often comes in during the middle overs and tries to accelerate the run rate.
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Riyan Parag at Eden Gardens Ground-Specific Stats
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches (Mat) | 4 |
| Span | 2019-2025 |
| Runs | 180 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 95 |
| Batting Average (Bat Av) | 45 |
| 100s | 0 |
| Wickets (Wkts) | 1 |
| Best Bowling Inning (BBI) | 1/21 |
| Bowling Average (Bowl Av) | 28 |
| 5-Wicket Hauls (5) | 0 |
| Catches (Ct) | 1 |
| Stumpings (St) | 0 |
| Average Difference (Ave Diff) | 17 |
Read Also:- IPL 2025 Captains List
Expert Take:
Eden Gardens seems to suit Parag’s style of batting. In just two innings at this ground against KKR, he has scored 81 runs at an average of 45 with an excellent strike rate of 180.00. He clearly enjoys batting here and will be a key player for RR.
Final Words
Although Riyan Parag hasn’t scored big against KKR in the past, his numbers at Eden Gardens show he can be a threat in today’s match. With Rajasthan Royals already out of the playoff race, he has nothing to lose—and that might just make him more dangerous.
