NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals will look for a strong comeback after a shock loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad when they take on struggling Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens on Sunday.
Rajasthan had built solid momentum with four consecutive wins before being stopped by SRH. In contrast, KKR are yet to achieve a victory this season, enduring a tough run of six games without a win.
Led by Ajinkya Rahane, KKR have repeatedly lost strong positions, which has affected their confidence and pace. Their only point so far came in a rain-affected match against Punjab Kings.
Their woes have deepened due to an inexperienced pace attack, with Harshit Rana and Akash Deep sidelined with injuries, while Matheesha Pathirana is yet to join the team.
KKR vs RR: head to head
Games played: 32
KKR won: 16
RR gained: 14
No result: 2
KKR and RR have faced each other 32 times in the IPL so far. KKR has a slight lead with 16 wins, while RR got 14 wins and 2 matches ended without result.
At KKR’s stadium, Eden Gardens, the record is also tilting in their favour. In 12 meetings at the iconic venue, KKR has won 7 matches, while Rajasthan Royals have managed 4 wins, underlining the home advantage that Kolkata has enjoyed in this rivalry.
Today’s IPL match between KKR and RR: Release report
The pitch at Eden Gardens is expected to favor batsmen, making it a high-scoring contest between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals. The fast outfield allows the ball to get away, helping batters score freely. There could be some early change on offer for pacemakers, especially under the lights. The spinners are also likely to get help as the game progresses. However, historically, this venue has favored teams that bat 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, and the conditions are unlikely to disrupt the game. The night temperature will be around 28°C, although it can reach 33°C due to the high humidity levels of 88%. A steady southerly breeze of 20 km/h, with gusts of up to 33 km/h, could help players slightly. With only a 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.
KKR vs RR: Predicted playing XI
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
KKR vs RR: Live Stream Details
The KKR vs RR clash will take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata and the match will begin at 7:30 pm IST. The game will be telecast on Star Sports Network while the 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.