The 53rd match of IPL 2025 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be played today, Sunday, May 4, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM IST, with the toss set to take place at 3:00 PM.
Rajasthan Royals are already out of the playoff race, so they have nothing to lose and will aim to spoil KKR’s chances. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders, who are struggling, will look to keep their playoff hopes alive by winning this crucial game.
KKR vs RR Pitch Report – Eden Gardens
The pitch at Eden Gardens is known to favour batters, although bowlers may get some help early in the match. The last afternoon match played here saw both teams (Lucknow and Kolkata) post a combined total of nearly 500 runs. Fans can expect another high-scoring game today. There’s a slight chance of cloud cover in the afternoon, but the likelihood of rain is very low. The average par score at this venue has been around 200. Out of the five matches played here this season, teams batting first have won three. Both captains are likely to opt for batting first if they win the toss.
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Eden Gardens IPL Stats and Records
- Total matches: 98
- Matches won batting first: 41 (41.84%)
- Matches won chasing: 56 (57.14%)
- Matches won after winning toss: 50 (51.02%)
- Matches won after losing toss: 47 (47.96%)
- No result: 1 (1.02%)
- Highest score: 262/2
- Lowest score: 49
- Highest chase: 262/2
- Average runs per wicket: 28.01
- Average runs per over: 8.52
- Average first innings score: 164.75
KKR vs RR Head-to-Head
The rivalry between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals has been intense. Out of 31 matches played between them, KKR have won 15 while RR have won 14. Earlier this season, KKR defeated RR convincingly by 8 wickets.