IPL 2025: When is KKR’s Next Match? All you need to know about their Opponent, Probable XI, & head-to-head stats

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are still alive in the ongoing IPL 2025 as they defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) in their last game in Delhi. It was a must-win clash for the defending champions, and they did it in style.

After this win, they are now in seventh place with nine points from 10 games, with a net run rate of +0.271. Now, they will face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Kolkata, and considering the current points table, this is also a must-win clash for them.

RR have struggled badly this season and are currently sitting in eighth place with six points from 10 games, with a net run rate of -0.349.

Match details

Fixture: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals
Date & Time: May 4, 2025, 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata 

KKR Probable XI 

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakaravarthy.

KKR might not want to make any changes to the playing XI that helped them win their last game against DC. Hence, fans will expect another quick start from the opening duo of Gurbaz and Narine.

Then, the vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer will be there, but his poor form is still a concern. Captain Rahane suffered a finger injury while fielding against DC, but during the post-match presentation, he said he expects to be fit enough to play the next game.

Hence, assuming Rahane is part of the playing XI as captain, Rinku Singh and Angkrish Raghuvanshi will also be included. Both Andre Russell and Rovman Powell will be expected to play the finisher’s role.

Along with Narine, Anukul Roy and Varun Chakaravarthy will be the other key spinners, while Harshit Rana will lead the pace attack. Vaibhav Arora is expected to be the impact substitute.

Head-to-Head record   

These teams have played 30 times against each other so far in the IPL. KKR have won on 15 occasions, while RR have won 12 times. Two matches have been tied, while one match ended with no result.

In the reverse fixture of this season, KKR defeated RR by eight wickets. So, KKR will look to do a league double over them, as a win at this point will be crucial to keep them alive in the tournament.

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