KKR vs RR Live Updates: Russell-Powered Kolkata Seal Thriller Despite Parag's Six-Frenzy



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19:47 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Match Updates: Orange Cap Standings! ๐Ÿงก

RCB's Virat Kohli stands tall at the top of the run-scoring charts to hold the coveted 'Orange Cap' of the IPL 2025 season. The legendary Indian cricketer has so far tallied 505 runs from 11 innings at an average of 63.12.


19:41 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Match Updates: Purple Cap Standings!๐Ÿ’œ

Gujarat Titans' Prasidh Krishna still holds the Purple Cap of IPL 2025 with 19 wickets from 10 matches at an impressive bowling average of 15.36. His best figures of 4/41 reflect his consistency and impact at the top.


19:38 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Match: Updated Points Table!

KKR gained a rung to jump from number seven to number six on the IPL 2025 points table with five wins and five defeats from 11 matches. The Rajasthan Royals continue to struggle at number eight, as they are eliminated from the season's playoffs race. 


RCB, Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings remain the top four sides on the 10-team standings.


19:35 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live: Thank You For Accompanying Us!

Whew... what a game that was! Another run-chase squandered away by Rajasthan Royals from a comfortable position to hand defending champions KKR a one-run win. 


Thank You for staying with us and this is Aakash Saini signing off on behalf of OneCricket and my co-host for the blog Arnav Chopra!


19:30 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Updates: Riyan Parag Cites "Miscalculation" For Defeat ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

"I was just sad, about me getting out. I was planning to stay till the last over. We couldn't get much in the 16th and 17th, a miscalculation from my side. Should have finished it. I think we could have found better options in the first six overs. The spinners did really well. We could have looked to cut down some runs with the ball. But the game was in our hands, we should have finished this." - Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag after the match

19:20 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Scorecard: Kolkata-Rajasthan Put Up An Exhibition! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Defending champions and hosts KKR secured a one-run win over Rajasthan Royals at Eden Gardens in match 53 of the IPL 2025 season. Batting first, KKR mounted 206-4 from 20 overs courtesy of Andre Russell's burgeoning 25-ball 57*. Rinku Singh also bludgeoned 19* from just six balls to turbo-charge the KKR innings.


In response, Rajasthan Royals lost two wickets in the powerplay, and three in succession during the middle overs to slip to 71-5. Captain Riyan Parag led from the front and smeared his career-best score of 95 from 45 balls as Royals jumped back into contention. Shimron Hetmyer and Shubham Dubey also clattered crucial runs, but tight slog overs from Harshit Rana and Vaibhav Arora kept Royals down by a run. Spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Moeen Ali also picked up two wickets each. 


19:18 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Scorecard: Kolkata Seal Last-Ball Thriller!

Despite Shubham Dubey's boundary barrage in the final over, KKR managed to secure a one-run win off the last ball.

RR: 205-8 (20)



19:11 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Updates: Russell Pins RR Down ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Andre Russell keeps down Jofra Archer and Shubham Dubey in the penultimate over as KKR strengthen grip over Royals.

RR: 185-7 (19)


19:02 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Updates: Wicket, Set And Match?

Nitish Rana gets the BIG Wicket of rampant Riyan Parag at 45-ball 95 as Rajasthan Royals' prospects receive a huge setback.

RR: 173-7 (17.4)



18:57 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Scorecard: Narine Tightens Up For Narine!!!

Sunil Narine comes up clutch, delivers a five-run over at a decisive stage of the match amidst Riyan Parag's rampage.

RR: 169-6 (17)


18:50 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Scorecard: KKR Breathe Again As Rana Gets Hetmyer!

As Rajasthan Royals rained down sixes, KKR paceman Harshit Rana got the key wicket of Shimron Hetmyer.

RR: 163-6 (15.5)


18:39 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Updates: Hetmyer Joins Six-Hitting Party ๐Ÿ”ฅ

After belting Moeen Ali for five successive sixes, Riyan Parag also whacked Varun Chakravarthy for a maximum to make it six out of six! 


Shimron Hetmyer also joined in the fun as Rajasthan Royals jump back into reckoning against KKR.

RR: 155-5 (15)



18:33 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Updates: Riyan Parag Launches 5 Sixes In A Row!!!

Riyan Parag whacked Moeen Ali for five HUUUUGE Sixes in a row, races to 75* from 31 balls as Rajasthan Royals continue to defy KKR bowlers.

RR: 134-5 (13)




18:26 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Match Updates: 100 Up For Rajasthan Royals ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ

Riyan Parag tonks Vaibhav Arora with successive boundaries as Rajasthan Royals race past team 100 in 12 overs. Parag himself reaches 45* from 26 balls.

RR: 102-5 (12)



18:19 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Match Updates: Chakravarthy Strangles Royals

Varun Chakravarthy delivers another tight over to take the wheels out of Rajasthan Royals' run-chase at the halfway stage.

RR: 82-5 (10)


18:14 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Scorecard: Sunil Narine Sneaks In A Tight Over

Sunil Narine starts off with a tight over before players from both sides call for a time out.

RR: 75-5 (9)


18:09 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Scorecard: Hasaranga Comes In... And Goes Back!

Moments after cleaning up Dhruv Jurel, Varun Chakravarthy also knocked over Wanindu Hasaranga as Royals lose three quick wickets.

RR: 72-5 (8)



18:04 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Updates: Moeen, Varun Scythe Through KKR!

Moeen Ali gets well-set Yashasvi Jaiswal, Varun Chakravarthy dismisses Dhruv Jurel for a first-ball duck as Rajasthan Royals lose two quick wickets to lose momentum.

RR: 71-4 (7.3)


17:57 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Updates: Now Rana Taken To The Cleaners...

Yashasvi Jaiswal flays Harshit Rana, whacks KKR speedster with three successive boundaries as Royals finish powerplay on a strong note! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

RR: 59-2 (6)



17:52 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Scorecard: Jaiswal Welcomes Chakravarthy With Boundaries!

Yashasvi Jaiswal welcomes KKR spinner Varun Chakravarthy with a couple of boundaries as Rajasthan Royals get a move-on.

RR: 46-2 (5)


17:48 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Scorecard: Parag Leads From The Front ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Riyan Parag goes BANG BANG! as Rajasthan Royals skipper leads his team from the front, belts KKR speedster for two fours and a six.

RR: 37-2 (4)


17:43 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Updates: Jaiswal, Parag Gets Going 

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag launch Vaibhav Arora for a six each as Rajasthan Royals begin to gain momentum after early setbacks.

RR: 22-2 (3)


17:38 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Updates: Moeen Ali Stuns Royals ๐Ÿคฏ

Moeen Ali also makes instant impact for the KKR, gets the wicket of number three Kunal Singh Rathore in his opening over.

RR: 9-2 (2)



17:30 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Scorecard: Vaibhav Arora Strikes For KKR ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Vaibhav Arora gets the early breakthrough for the defending champions with the wicket of Rajasthan Royals' teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

RR: 5-1 (1)



17:27 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Scorecard: Chase On For Royals!

Yashasvi Jaiswal and young Vaibhav Suryavanshi start off Rajasthan Royals' monumental chase in the second half of the game.



17:14 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Match Updates: Innings Summary ๐Ÿ“–


What an oustanding score on board for the Knight Riders!! They started off slowly with Sunil Narine falling early whereas the Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ajinkya Rahane provided some push. However, the game changed in the end when Andre Russell joined the party with a blazing fifty where Rinku Singh provided the finishing touches! So, in the end, they finish on 206 with four wickets down!


Rajasthan Royals need 207 to win in 120 balls. Now, can they do it? Depends on how well they start! Don't go anywhere. We'll be back for the chase....


17:10 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Scorecard: Kolkata Finish On 206!! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป


Another excellent over for the Knight Riders! What a way to finish the innings! 22 off the last over. Rinku took the charge in the final over with a four and two sixes!! Things escalated quickly for Knights and they have made full use of that! Russell stays unbeaten on 57* off just 25 while Rinku 19* (6) was magnificent!


KKR 206/4 (20)


17:02 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Score: Russell ๐Ÿ†šArcher 2.0 ๐Ÿซจ

12 runs from Archer's final over as he ends with figures of 1/30. Last ball was a chance which was put down in the deep by Riyan Parag! It was hit really hard by Russell and Parag puts down a sharp chance. It would've been a spectacular catch! Also, the wicket of Angkrish Raghuvanshi on the first ball of the over! So, they have crossed 180. Should aim for 200 atleast with Russell on crease!


Moreover, 50 up for the beast! Just 22 deliveries to get there. That's some knock and it has given KKR relief and in fact, a great total so far.



KKR 184/4 (19)


16:56 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live: Russell Tears Apart Theekshana ๐Ÿ˜ฑ6๏ธโƒฃ6๏ธโƒฃ6๏ธโƒฃ

ANDRE RUSSELL!!! ANDRE RUSSELL!!! Ohhh!! MY GOODNESSS!!!! That's is outrageous!! 4, 6, 6, 6!! How can you do that! West Indian power!!๐Ÿ’ช๐ŸปThat is some batting! Maheesh Theekshana goes for 23 off the over!


KKR 172/3 (18)


16:51 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Updates: Russell ๐Ÿ†šArcher ๐Ÿซจ

AND Russell wins!!! 13 off the over with a six and a four coming from the bat of Andre! They need much more strikes like that. Russell is there and so is Raghuvanshi. Now, can they get to 180? They should.


KKR 149/3 (17)


16:41 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Scorecard: Russell Joins The Party ๐Ÿฅณ


Now then, Andre Russell turns the beast mode on all of a sudden. Runs flowing thick and fast for Knights in this over, Russell the main man, 15 off the Akash Madhwal over. Two fours and a six!! They are looking at a bigger total now.




KKR 136/3 (16)


16:34 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Score Update: Russell On Defense Mode ๐Ÿคš๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ˜ฒ

Strategic Time-Out! Rajasthan Royals have bounced back brilliantly, applying pressure and cutting down the boundaries. After a flying start in the powerplay, KKR have lost their momentum and are struggling to accelerate. At the end of 14 overs, they are 113/3 and will now need a big finish to push their total beyond 175. Meanwhile, Andre Russell gets his first run off the sixth delivery he faces!


KKR 113/3 (14)


16:30 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Update: Skipper Gets Skipper ๐Ÿซจ

WICKET! Brilliant from Parag and Rahane walks away to the pavilion! The round arm action from Riyan Parag fetches him a wicket. Skipper vs Skipper and Parag gets rid of his opposite number! Ajinkya Rahane departs for 30 as KKR lose their third.


KKR 111/3 (13)


16:28 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Match Updates: ๐Ÿ’ฏUp On The Board

100 comes up in the 12th over and Knights are looking decent now. They have to accelerate now. Otherwise things will go out of hand quickly.


KKR 107/2 (12)


16:21 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Scorecard: Kolkata Maintains Flow ๐Ÿ™ƒ


11 off the 11th over while 10th yielded 8 so runs are coming but they have to attack now with plenty of firepower left. Have to be quite-pro-active now! Will have to see how many they get now. Rahane is still there alongside Raghuvanshi.


KKR 97/2 (11)


16:12 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Score: Oooopssss ๐Ÿ˜ฌ


Strategic Time-Out! The pitch is not that easy to score runs on and hence, they will have to be careful with that. But they somehow have to put up 180 on the board even if it's easy to bat on!


KKR 78/2 (9)


16:05 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live: Gurbaz Departs, Theekshana Attacks ๐ŸŽฏ

Theekshana gets his man. Gurbaz hits that straight down the throat of Shimron Hetmyer at deep mid wicket. Now then, that's a huge breakthrough. Gurbaz was looking good but now has to walk back. Theekshana gets Gurbaz fifth time!


KKR 69/2 (7.3)


16:00 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Updates: End of Powerplay ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป

End of powerplay. Kolkata Knight Riders are 56/1 after the first six overs. Sunil Narine was dismissed for 11 by Yudhvir but after that it has all been KKR. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane is not out on 18 off 8 while Rahmanullah Gurbaz is not out on 24 off 19.


KKR 56/1 (6)


15:54 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Scorecard: Theekshana Goes For 11

Six from Gurbaz in this over off Theekshana and they are finding regular boundaries now!


KKR 43/1 (5)


15:49 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Score Update: Rahane ๐Ÿซฑ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿซฒ๐ŸปGurbaz


15 off the fourth over and Yudhvir has been dispatched. Two fours from Gurbaz and a six off the last delivery by Rahane! Things happenning for Knights now.


KKR 32/1 (4)


15:46 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Update: Archer Continues ๐ŸŽฏ

Tidy stuff from Archer. Just 4 runs from his 2nd over. Pace and some movement for the Englishman. Tough playing against him even though this deck is slow.


KKR 17/1 (3)


15:38 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Match Updates: Narine 6๏ธโƒฃ&โ˜๐Ÿป

Sunil Narine does what he does. A four and a six in the over. And the very next delivery, furniture disturbed! Yudhvir Singh Charak get's the breakthrough. That's the start they needed and that's what they get! Just 1 for the left-hander today.

KKR 13/1 (2)


15:33 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Scorecard: Archer Spot On ๐ŸŽฏ

Excellent start for Archer and Royals. Just 2 off the first over. Spot on bowling from the express pacer. No loose deliveries and a bit of swing. Knights playing cautiously.


KKR 2/0 (1)


15:28 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Score: Players Stride Out ๐Ÿ””

RR's bowling coach Shane Bond does the honour of ringing the bell at the iconic Eden Gardens! So, okay then, time for the match! Players from both sides walk out. Rajasthan Royals players get into a team huddle. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sunil Narine are the two openers making their way to the middle for KKR. Jofra Archer with the ball for Royals. One hell of a battle this. Let's gooo...


15:20 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live: All Set For Match To Begin! ๐Ÿคฉ

Just a few mins left for the match to begin. The excitement is building up with both teams gearing for this clash. Who are you backing on this super sunday?


15:09 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Updates: Team Changes ๐Ÿ”€

Kolkata Knight Riders: Moeen Ali, Vaibhav Arora and Ramandeep Singh come in for Rovman Powell, Harshit Rana and Anukul Roy


Rajasthan Royals: Kunal Singh Rathore, Wanindu Hasaranga and Yudhvir Singh Charak come in for Nitish Rana, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Kumar Kartikeya


15:08 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Scorecard: Impact Player Options ๐Ÿ™…๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Kolkata Knight Riders: Moeen Ali, Vaibhav Arora and Ramandeep Singh come in for Rovman Powell, Harshit Rana and Anukul Roy


Rajasthan Royals: Kunal Singh Rathore, Wanindu Hasaranga and Yudhvir Singh Charak come in for Nitish Rana, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Kumar Kartikeya


15:06 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Score Update: Playing XIs ๐Ÿงพ


Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Moeen Ali, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora


Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag(c), Kunal Singh Rathore, Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Akash Madhwal


15:00 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Update: Toss Result ๐Ÿช™

Kolkata Knight Riders have won the toss and opted to bat first!! So, Rajasthan Royals will be chasing today.



14:56 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Match Updates: Toss Update ๐Ÿ˜„

Just a few mins more left, guys! Can't wait to see who wins it! Let's go to the Eden for the toss....


14:47 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Scorecard: Winner Prediction ๐Ÿค”

Contrary to win probability calculations, Rajasthan Royals are predicted to emerge victorious in this encounter, overcoming their underdog status. While KKR have home advantage at Eden Gardens, RR's batting firepower led by Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhavs Suryavanshi and Riyan Parag should capitalize on the batting-friendly conditions.


Though KKR have performed better statistically this season, RR's bowling attack featuring Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, and Wanindu Hasaranga have the versatility to contain KKR's top-heavy batting lineup. The match will likely hinge on how RR handles KKR's powerhouse performers like Rahane and Narine.


14:39 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Score: Toss Timings ๐Ÿช™โŒš

Just a few mins left for the toss which is scheduled for precisely 3 PM IST so stay tuned with us for all the happenings!


14:30 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live: Milestone Alert โš ๏ธโš ๏ธโš ๏ธ

-Ajinkya Rahane needs 61 runs to complete 5000 runs in IPL


-Nitish Rana needs 3 sixes to complete 250 sixes in T20s

14:21 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live: Pitch Report!๐Ÿ

The pitch at Eden Gardens in Kolkata has favoured the batters, as evidenced by the average run rate of 9.81 at the venue this season. As it's an afternoon game, the pacers won't likely get significant seam movement off the deck, with the batters enjoying the track's even pace and bounce.


Read the detailed statistical analysis from Debashis Sarangi!

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14:13 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live: Dream11 Fantasy Picks!

Yashasvi Jaiswal

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.


Sunil Narine

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.


Ajinkya Rahane

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.


Read the detailed fantasy report from Probuddha Bhattacharjee here!


14:00 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Updates: Head-To-Head๐Ÿคœ๐Ÿค›

Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals have come up against each other in a total of 30 games, where Kolkata has secured 15 wins, while the Royals emerged victorious on 14 occasions and one game finished without any result.

13:48 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Match: Weather Update! โ›ˆ๏ธ

The cloud cover at Eden Gardens in Kolkata will be around 72 per cent this afternoon. There's a 25 per cent chance of precipitation at the venue. In fact, the probability of rain are actually higher in the evening. So, the high-voltage clash between KKR and RR could be interrupted due to rain. 


Read the full report by Debashis Sarangi below!

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13:41 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Updates: Preview!

Kolkata Knight Riders is currently placed seventh in the league standings with 4 wins in ten games and must win all the remaining fixtures to keep their playoff hopes alive. In contrast, Rajasthan Royals are already out of the top-four race as they could manage only 3 wins in 11 games so far and will now aim to play for pride in their final three fixtures and finish the season on a high.


Read the detailed report from Kaushik Kashyap below! Read More...


13:26 (GMT) May 04

KKR vs RR Live Match: Welcome To Part One Of An Exciting Double-Header!๐Ÿ˜

Hello People!! Here, we will bring you live updates of match 53 of the IPL 2025 season between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). Both KKR and RR are currently struggling at seventh and eighth positions on the points table, making this match a must-win one for both sides.


This is Arnav Chopra this side and I will be guiding you through the first half of the match on behalf of my OneCricket family. As you dive in with the match emotions with me, Aakash Saini will be filling in the second innings of this potential cracker!