KKR vs RR Toss Update, Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – IPL 2025, Match 53

KKR vs RR, IPL 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 53 [Source: AP Photos]

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be playing against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 53rd match of the IPL 2025. This match will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens on 4th May at 7:30 PM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the top player picks, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

KKR vs RR Toss Update

Kolkata Knight Riders have won the toss and they have opted to bat first

KKR Team Changes: Moeen Ali and Ramandeep Singh comes into the team. Rovman Powell and Anukul Roy is out. 
RR Team Changes: Nitish Rana out and Kunal Singh Rathore in.

Hot Picks For KKR vs RR Dream11 Team Today

Kolkata Knight Riders

Ajinkya Rahane

• IPL 2025 Form: 297 Runs in 10 Matches
• The KKR captain has been one of the main stays of the team's batting in IPL 2025. Coming to bat in the upper middle-order, Ajinkya Rahane's form makes him a crucial player for the fantasy contests of the game. 

Varun Chakaravarthy

• IPL 2025 Form: 13 Wickets in 10 Matches
• The Indian mystery spinner has been one of the key assets for the KKR team. Varun Chakaravarthy's wicket taking form in the ongoing edition of the tournament makes him a key pick for the fantasy contests of the game. 

Sunil Narine

• IPL 2025 Form: 178 Runs and 10 Wickets in 10 Matches
• The West Indian all-rounder's overall form has blown hot and cold in the tournament. Sunil Narine was in elite form during the last game and given the form and momentum he has, the all-rounder will be a key pick for the fantasy contests of the match. 

Rajasthan Royals

Yashasvi Jaiswal

• IPL 2025 Form: 439 Runs in 11 Matches
• The Indian opener did not have a great start to the tournament. However, in the last few matches, Yashasvi Jaiswal has gained his form back and has been crucial to RR's performance in the tournament. Given his class and the current momentum he has, Jaiswal will be a key pick for the fantasy contests of the match. 

Riyan Parag

• IPL 2025 Form: 282 Runs in 11 Matches
• The stand-in skipper of the Rajasthan Royals is yet to delivery a standout performance in the tournament. Even though Riyan Parag has given steady performances, he is still due for a big knock and hence could be a differential choice for the fantasy contests of the game. 

Wanindu Hasaranga

• IPL 2025 Form: 10 Wickets in 8 Matches
• The Sri Lankan skipper has not been in the best of forms with the ball. However, Wanindu Hasaranga's wicket taking ability in the middle overs could be crucial for the fantasy contests of the match. 

KKR vs RR Match 53 Weather And Pitch Today

Weather - It will be an afternoon game between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Rajasthan Royals. As reported by AccuWeather, the highest temperature during the game will be 32°C and there is a 25% chance of rain. 

Pitch - The pitch at the Eden Gardens has been a good one for batting in the tournament. The batters have enjoyed the surface and hence we have seen runs being scored easily by the batters. We can expect another high scoring clash between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Rajasthan Royals.

Eden Gardens, Kolkata - Record Of Chasing Team

The chasing teams has won three of the four games at this venue in IPL 2025. Given how the matches have panned out at this ground in IPL 2025, the captain winning the toss will look to field first.

KKR vs RR Match 53 Captain And Vice-captain Picks

KKR vs RR Match 53 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

KKR vs RR, Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Dhurv Jurel
Batters: Ajinky Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Riyan Parag
Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Varun Chakaravarthy, Akash Madhwal

Captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal
Vice-captain: Riyan Parag

KKR vs RR Match 53 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

KKR vs RR, Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dhruv Jurel
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Riyan Parag
Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Varun Chakaravarthy, Maheesh Theekshana, Vaibhav Arora

Captain: Sunil Narine
Vice-captain: Andre Russell

KKR vs RR Match 53 Expert Advice

The pitch at the Eden Gardens has been a good one for batting. Picking up more batters from the two sides could be a good option. As far as bowlers are concerned, death over specialists could be a good pick.

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