KKR vs RR – IPL 2025 53rd Match Results

updated：Kolkata Knight Riders beat Rajasthan Royals by 1 runs.

This one was straight out of a cricket thriller script. Kolkata Knight Riders held their nerve and edged Rajasthan Royals by just one run in a high-octane nail-biter at Eden Gardens! KKR piled up 206 on the back of a late Andre Russell explosion (57* off 25), who went from sleepy to savage in the blink of an eye. Youngster Angkrish Raghuvanshi chipped in with a classy 44, and though the middle overs dragged a bit, the death overs were pure chaos. Moeen Ali got launched, and Rinku Singh’s bullet arm later sealed the deal. It wasn’t perfect, but hey, KKR found a way.

Full Match Report：2025 KKR vs RR Highlights：One-Run Escape

INFINITE POWER UNLEASHED ⚡️pic.twitter.com/cVHJvXNfNa

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) May 4, 2025

And then came Riyan Parag. The man nearly rewrote the ending with a bonkers 95 that included an entire Moeen Ali over sent into orbit (yes, six sixes, five in a row!). The Royals clawed their way back from the brink, and with three runs needed off the final ball, it looked like Super Over time. But Vaibhav Arora nailed a clutch yorker, and Rinku’s throw found Jofra Archer short of the crease. Talk about a buzzer-beater finish! KKR live to fight another day, while RR are left wondering how they let this one slip.

Hum ladenge, aakhiri ball tak ladenge ⚔️💪 pic.twitter.com/9Kr0usKWcE

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) May 4, 2025

KKR vs RR – IPL 2025 53rd Match Pre-Match Chat:

The 53rd match of IPL 2025 will be held on May 4 at 3:30 PM IST at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This will be the second encounter of the season between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). The first match of the season will take place in RR’s home ground, but this match is at KKR’s home ground in Kolkata. Both teams were in the top four of IPL 2024, with KKR finishing in first place and RR in third. When looking at the statistics, KKR stands out with 20 points and an impressive NRR of +1.428, but RR also has a record of defeating KKR in the past, so the outcome of this match is still uncertain. Much will depend on the result of their first encounter. However, based on KKR’s strong home performance last year, they are likely to have the upper hand in this match.

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR’s) Key Players to Watch

• Sunil Narine: Powerplay aggressor (160+ SR) + economical spinner (6.2 econ). Will target RR’s right-handers (Jaiswal/Samson).
• Andre Russell: Death-over specialist (210+ SR batting, 8.5 econ bowling). Key to counter RR’s Archer/Hasaranga.
• Varun Chakaravarthy: Middle-over wicket-taker (2.1 wickets/match). Can exploit Eden’s slow track against RR’s middle-order.
• Harshit Rana: Powerplay specialist. His swing will test RR’s openers (Jaiswal needs to survive his first 2 overs).

Rajasthan Royals (RR’s) Key Players to Watch

• Yashasvi Jaiswal: Must attack KKR’s Narine early (career SR 145+ vs spin). Eden’s short boundaries suit his pull shots.
• Sanju Samson: Spin neutralizer (SR 155 vs wrist spin). Needs to handle KKR’s Varun/Hasaranga in middle overs.
• Jofra Archer: Death-over enforcer (8.3 econ). Only bowler with pace to trouble Russell/Powell.
• Wanindu Hasaranga: KKR’s left-hander specialist (Narine/Rinku/Russell avg <25 against him in T20s).

IPL 2025 53rd Match Possible Squad List

KKR vs RR – IPL 2025 53rd Match Details:

Match Name: IPL 2025 53rd match

Match Date: 4th May 2025

Match Time: 03:30 PM IST

Competing Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals (KKR vs RR)

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Note：The match has not started yet, but updates will be provided regularly once it begins

IPL 2025 53rd Match Venue: Eden Gardens

Stadium Capacity: Approximately 66,000 spectators

Stadium Address: Maidan, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700021, India

Stadium Features: Eden Gardens is a cricket ground in Kolkata, India. It is not only the oldest but also the second-largest cricket stadium in India, and the third-largest in the world. Initially, the stadium was a public park before it was converted into a cricket ground. Eden Gardens is also known as the “Mecca of Indian Cricket,” highlighting its prestigious status among Indian cricket fans. Since hosting its first international cricket match in 1934, Eden Gardens has been a nurturing ground for cricketing legends, with players such as Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, and Rahul Dravid making their mark here.

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