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)
As Kolkata Knight Riders take on Rajasthan Royals at Eden Gardens today, all eyes will be on Ajinkya Rahane, the captain of KKR. The experienced right-hander has been a calm presence at the top of the order this season, but his record against his former team Rajasthan Royals tells a different story.
Let’s take a quick look at how Rahane has performed against RR in his IPL career so far.
Ajinkya Rahane vs Rajasthan Royals – IPL Stats (2009–2025)
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Runs Scored | 107 |
| Span | 2009-2025 |
| Matches (Mat) | 7 |
| Innings (Inns) | 7 |
| Not Outs (NO) | 0 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 31 |
| Batting Average (Ave) | 15.28 |
| Balls Faced (BF) | 95 |
| Batting Strike Rate | 112.63 |
| 100s | 0 |
| 50s | 0 |
| Ducks (0s) | 0 |
| Fours (4s) | 5 |
| Sixes (6s) | 4 |
See Also:- IPL 2025 Points Table
Expert Take:
Despite his long IPL career, Rahane’s record against RR is quite underwhelming, with no half-centuries and an average below 13. His strike rate of 112.63 also shows that he hasn’t been able to accelerate well against his former team.
Can Rahane Lead from the Front Today?
As captain, Rahane will be expected to lead by example—especially in a crucial must-win game for KKR. While he hasn’t had great success against RR historically, he has the experience to turn things around on a big stage like Eden Gardens.
If Rahane can give KKR a steady start, their power-hitters like Russell and Rinku can take charge in the later overs.
