Date: May 4, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens,olkata
Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals – Match 53
Tournament: TATA IPL 2025
Toss Prediction – Who Will Win the Toss Today KKR vs RR?
Based on recent head-to-head encounters, Rajasthan Royals have won the toss in 2 of the last 5 meetings. The trend suggests they have had better luck with the coin in this fixture.
Toss History – Last 5 Matches Between KKR vs RR
| Match | Date | Venue | Toss Winner | Decision | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Match, IPL 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 | Guwahati | KKR | Bowl | KKR won by 8 wickets |
| 31st Match, IPL 2024 | Apr 16, 2024 | Kolkata | RR | Bowl | RR won by 2 wickets |
| 70th Match, IPL 2024 | May 19, 2024 | Guwahati | KKR | Bowl | Match abandoned |
| 56th Match, IPL 2023 | May 11, 2023 | Kolkata | RR | Bowl | RR won by 9 wickets |
| 30th Match, IPL 2022 | Apr 18, 2022 | Mumbai | KKR | Bowl | RR won by 7 runs |
Today’s Toss Prediction: Rajasthan Royals likely to win
Likely Toss Decision: Bowl first
Kolkata Knight Riders Won & Chose to Bat
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Pitch Report – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
The pitch at Eden Gardens continues to favor batsmen, with short boundaries, quick outfield, and an average 1st innings score of 202 this season. However, spinners have found some grip in the second half, especially during day games.
- Best strategy: Bat first and post 200+
- Spin impact: High in 2nd innings
- Win record (bat first): 3 of last 4 completed games
Weather Forecast – KKR vs RR Match
- Temperature: 30–32°C
- Humidity: 70–80%
- Rain Chances: 10–15% (low)
- Conditions: Partly cloudy, unlikely to interrupt the match
Team Form & Stats
| Team | Position | Matches | Wins | NR | Points | NRR | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KKR | 7th | 10 | 4 | 1 | 9 | +0.27 | W, L, L, W, L |
| RR | 9th | 11 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -0.78 | L, W, L, L, L |
Head-to-Head Record:
- Total Matches: 31
- KKR Wins: 15
- RR Wins: 14
- No Result: 2
Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
If RR Wins Toss & Bowls First:
- KKR 1st Innings Target: 190–210
- Advantage: KKR (RR bowling struggles in high chases)
If KKR Bats Second:
- RR will need their top order to fire early, but form and bowling depth remain a concern.
Key Players to Watch
| Team | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| KKR | Sunil Narine | Economy + Spin threat |
| KKR | Angkrish Raghuvanshi | Top-order stabilizer |
| RR | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Leading RR run-scorer |
| RR | Jofra Archer | Key pace bowler |
Final Prediction Summary
- Toss Winner: Rajasthan Royals
- Match Winner: Kolkata Knight Riders (favourites)
- Target Score: 200+ to defend successfully
- Game-Changing Factor: Spin attack of KKR in 2nd innings
