After suffering defeat in their previous matches, both Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders are eager to start fresh with IPL 2025 when they face each other today at Eden Gardens in Eden Gardens.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ajikya Rahane kept KKR’s playoff hopes alive with their 50-run partnership before Wanindu Hasaranga struck to end it all. With fans closely tracking the rajasthan royals vs kolkata knight riders standings, this clash has become even more crucial for both teams.
| Date | Winner | Margin | Venue* | Notes / Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2025 | KKR | Won by 8 wickets (153/2 vs 151/9) | Barsapara, Guwahati | From sports tool |
| May 4, 2025 | KKR | Won by 1 run (206/4 vs 205/8) | — | From sports tool |
| May 5, 2025 | KKR | Won by 1 run | Eden Gardens | Riyan Parag hits six consecutive sixes but RR lose by 1 run (Reuters) |
| May 19, 2024 | RR | Won chasing 224/8 (Jos Buttler 107*) | Eden Gardens | RR chased down 223 to win final ball (IPL, The Times) |
| ~2019–2023 | RR | Multiple wins—e.g., 9-wicket win in 2023 | Kolkata | RR won by 9 wickets in 2023 (myKhel) |
RR
On Wednesday at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Rajasthan Royals lost their second successive Indian Premier League 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders despite an outstanding performance by Jos Buttler who scored 107 off 60 balls with 10 fours and six sixes in just 60 balls! Both teams scored 11 runs each in Super Over play before it ended stalemated after both scored 11 runs each for 11 runs in Super Over. Riyan Parag won the toss and elected to field first with Moeen Ali, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Harshit Rana each taking two wickets each to limit Knight Riders below 160 runs before losing to them stalemate 11 Super Over ran out.
KKR started their season off by falling to Royal Challengers Bengaluru but bounced back strongly against Rajasthan Royals to now find themselves sitting sixth on the points table, surpassing Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans along the way.
As both teams have yet to register a victory this season, this game promises to be exciting. Live coverage of it can be found both on JioHotstar app and TV across India and its fans will surely be riveted as players strive to secure their first victory under pressure.
In this matchup between two of the best teams in the league, one will emerge victorious to take their rightful place atop the IPL points table and go on to battle another in an elimination playoff against fourth-placed team.
Since 2008, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RRB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have met 32 times in the Indian Premier League (IPL), winning 29 to 30 matches between them, with two ending in ties.
On March 26th at Eden Gardens in Kolkata will take place the opening match of IPL Season 12: Rajasthan Royals will face Kolkata Knight Riders for an opening fixture that can be watched live streaming or television. Since 2018, Royals haven’t lost an Eden Gardens match and hope to build on that dominance against KKR on Sunday.
KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders will face Rajasthan Royals at Eden Gardens on Sunday in what’s expected to be an intense matchup, both teams fighting hard for their first win of the season. Fans can tune in via live streaming and television broadcast, so fans can witness all the action unfold from their homes!
These two sides have met six times during IPL history and most recently faced each other during an eliminator round match where RR scored 150/6 but were chased down by KKR with Quinton de Kock laying an unbeaten 97-ball innings in only 19.3 overs, ultimately giving KKR victory and earning them their sixth victory overall.
KKR claimed their inaugural win of the season to move up into sixth position on the table with a net run rate of -0.308. Protean opener Jonny Bairstow led an outstanding run chase, hitting Jofra Archer for five sixes and eight fours while supported by Moeen Ali who made an outstanding contribution with an unbeaten 61-ball 97.
KKR have selected an experienced and young squad for this match, including key players such as Robin Uthappa, Piyush Chawla and Kuldeep Yadav as they retain key players like Robin Uthappa, Piyush Chawla and Kuldeep Yadav from previous editions of IPL. Marchant de Lange from South Africa fast bowler Marchant de Lange as well as West Indian spinner Sunil Narine have also been included – while Mashrafe Mortaza from Bangladeshi all rounder Mashrafe Mortaza as Jammu and Kashmir pacer Rasikh Salam Dar were purchased back at auction from previous franchises
Knight Riders have long been revered for their big-hitting batsmen and entertaining all-rounders. Over their history in IPL cricket, they have won three championship titles and rank second on the all-time winning list with 23 victories to their name. Their official motto is Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo which means Perform, Fight, Win.
Early this week, KKR defeated RR in Guwahati by just two wickets. KKR won the toss and elected to field while RR batted first; after an encouraging start from their middle order batsmen, however, their total fell short of target; eventually being dismissed in the penultimate over for just 151 runs.
Points table
With their win over Rajasthan Royals, KKR have now moved into sixth position on the points table, two ahead of Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, and Gujarat Titans – an impressive achievement given that KKR have only won one out of their initial two matches!
Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 97 off 61 balls containing eight fours and six sixes gave Kolkata Knight Riders an eight-wicket win against Royals at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. De Kock’s innings was instrumental to their chances of making playoffs; Moeen Ali and Varun Chakravarthy’s spin bowling also played an essential part.
Rajasthan Royals have found themselves in a dire strait since losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad in their opening match, followed by another loss against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Further pressure was applied upon Riyan Parag as stand-in captain when their second loss came against KKR; top-order has struggled throughout and it seems likely they won’t make playoffs this season.
However, RR still have time to turn their fortunes around before the playoffs begin. They will face Qualifier 1 against whichever team wins between SRH and RCB on May 20, with the victor gaining entry into the IPL final which takes place May 25 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
KKR’s dominating win over Rajasthan Royals vaulted them up to sixth in the IPL points table and gave them much-needed confidence after an underwhelming start to the tournament.
KKR appears poised to make the top four of IPL 2025 league stage, boasting a higher Net Run Rate (NRR) than current leaders SRH in terms of standings. Once qualified for final on May 25 at Eden Gardens Kolkata, top two will qualify for Champions Trophy tournament being hosted in England later that summer.
Head-to-head record
Head-to-head records in IPL can often be misunderstood statistics, and should always be treated with caution. They’re just one piece of data; never use them as tiebreakers! Strength of schedule should always take precedence – especially when two teams tie with equal records as strong schedules can make one team the favorite even though it has a poor head-to-head record.
These teams have met twice this IPL season and both games ended in ties, with each playoff match ending with both sides ending tied. Both are currently in the playoffs and this match marks their first meeting at Eden Gardens since 2012. Historically, these sides have enjoyed a deep rivalry – meeting numerous times and producing some unforgettable moments such as Sunil Narine’s performance dismissing Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and AB de Villiers amongst others – including an electrifying 2021 Eliminator match when KKR defeated KKR thanks to Sunil Narine’s incredible bowling performance where Sunil Narine managed to dismiss Virat Kohli, Glen Maxwell, and de Villiers among others!
Rajasthan have struggled in the early stages of this season and currently sit at the bottom of the table with their Net Run Rate below -2.137. Nonetheless, they can regain the top spot against Delhi Capitals next.
On the other side, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been exceptional so far and boast an outstanding record at Eden Gardens. Since opening up their account against Mumbai Indians in their debut match at Eden Gardens, KKR have won three out of their four matches there; including their opening win against them as well as two decisive wins over Lucknow Super Giants during recent outings.
While they have lost both matches so far in this IPL season, Rajasthan Royals remain in contention for a top-4 finish. Their schedule favors them and on Sunday against Kolkata Knight Riders they could gain their first win at Eden Gardens.
Rajasthan have an dismal track record against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), currently tied in points table. Out of seven meetings between them, KKR have won four and lost three matches – an unfavorable result indeed!