IPL 2026: KKR vs RR Match Prediction, Match 28 - Who will win today’s IPL match between Kolkata and Rajasthan?
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Kolkata Knight Riders (Source: IPLT20.com)
Published - 18 Apr 2026, 10:45 PM• Read time - 12 mins
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 28 of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) on Sunday, April 19, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Both teams are coming into the game having lost their respective last matches.
While Rajasthan succumbed to their first defeat of the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Kolkata suffered their fifth loss of the ongoing edition against Gujarat Titans (GT). Hence, both sides will look to bounce back in the upcoming fixture with a strong win.
Rajasthan will be eyeing the top spot with another clinical win, while Kolkata will be desperate to register their first victory of the season.
KKR vs RR Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Sunday, April 19 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals | 28 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 3:30 PM |
Eden Gardens Stats in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 103 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 43 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 58 |
| No Result | 02 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 168 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 154 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 261/6 (20 ovs) by KKR vs PBKS, 2024 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 49/10 (9.4) by RCB vs KKR, 2017 |
| Highest Score Chased | 262 [262/2 in 18.4 overs] by PBKS vs KKR, 2024 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 131 by KKR vs RCB 2017 |
Eden Gardens Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | High | Moderate | Good |
| Bounce | Decent | Moderate | Helpful |
| Movement | Minimal | Minimal | Good |
| Best Phase | Almost Throughout | With new ball | Middle Overs |
KKR vs RR Head-to-Head record in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 16 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 14 |
| No Result | 1 |
KKR vs RR Playing 11 with Impact sub
Kolkata Knight Riders
Tim Seifert, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi
Rajasthan Royals
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande
Players to watch out for in KKR vs RR
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
The teen batting sensation had a rare failure in the previous fixture, getting dismissed for a golden duck against SRH. Sooryavanshi will be eager to make amends in the upcoming game and take down KKR bowlers in their own den
Varun Chakravarthy
After going wicketless in the first three matches, Chakravarthy finally opened his account in the last fixture against Gujarat Titans. The wrist spinner will again hold the key for his side at the venue where he’s dominated for a number of years.
Today's Match Prediction: Rajasthan Royals to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
