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Rajasthan Royals face Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens. KKR is struggling without a win this season, while RR looks to bounce back after a recent loss.
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NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals will aim for a strong comeback after a surprising loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad when they face a struggling Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens on Sunday.
Rajasthan had built solid momentum with four straight wins before being halted by SRH. In contrast, KKR are yet to register a win this season, enduring a tough run with six matches without a victory.
Led by Ajinkya Rahane, KKR have repeatedly slipped from strong positions, affecting their confidence and rhythm. Their only point so far has come from a rain-affected game against Punjab Kings.
Their problems have deepened due to an inexperienced pace attack, with Harshit Rana and Akash Deep sidelined by injuries, while Matheesha Pathirana is yet to join the squad.
KKR vs RR: Head-to-Head
Matches played: 32
KKR won: 16
RR won: 14
No result: 2
KKR and RR have faced each other 32 times in the IPL so far. KKR hold a slight edge with 16 wins, while RR have secured 14 victories, and 2 matches have ended with no result.
At KKR’s home ground, Eden Gardens, the record also tilts in their favour. In 12 meetings at the iconic venue, KKR have won 7 matches, while Rajasthan Royals have managed 4 wins, underlining the home advantage Kolkata have enjoyed in this rivalry.
KKR vs RR Today IPL Match: Pitch Report
The pitch at Eden Gardens is expected to favour batters, making it a high-scoring contest between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals. The quick outfield allows the ball to race away, helping batters score freely. There could be some early swing on offer for pacers, especially under lights. Spinners are also likely to get assistance as the game progresses. However, historically, this venue has favoured teams batting first, with big totals often proving decisive.
KKR vs RR IPL Match: Kolkata Weather Update
Clear skies are expected during the KKR vs RR IPL 2026 clash in Kolkata, with conditions unlikely to interrupt play. The evening temperature will hover around 28°C, though it may feel like 33°C due to high humidity levels at 88%. A steady breeze from the south at 20 km/h, with gusts up to 33 km/h, could assist bowlers slightly. With just 1% chance of rain, zero precipitation, and minimal cloud cover (3%), fans can expect a full match. However, dew (dew point 26°C) could play a crucial role later in the game.
The head-to-head record between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in IPL matches shows a competitive rivalry, with both teams having their share of victories.
The weather forecast for Kolkata indicates conditions suitable for cricket, with no significant rain expected during the KKR vs RR match.
Key players to watch include Ajinkya Rahane for KKR and the Rajasthan Royals' top performers who can impact the game significantly.
KKR's poor performance this season is attributed to an inexperienced pace attack and injuries to key players, affecting their confidence and game strategy.
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KKR vs RR: Predicted Playing XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Tim Seifert, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi
Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande
KKR vs RR: Live Streaming details
The KKR vs RR clash will be held at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata with the match set to begin at 7:30 PM IST. The game will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
KKR vs RR: Full Squads
KKR: Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Umran Malik, Varun Chakaravarthy, Cameron Green, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert, Tejasvi Dahiya, Rachin Ravindra, Akash Deep, Blessing Muzarabani, Navdeep Saini, Prashant Solanki, Finn Allen, Daksh Kamra, Kartik Tyagi, Sarthak Ranjan, Saurabh Dubey.
RR: Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Aman Perala, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Adam Milne, Brijesh Sharma, Jofra Archer, Kuldeep Sen, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi and Sandeep Sharma.