KKR vs RR: Will KKR be out of the playoffs or will it be a shame at Eden Gardens? Watch the match here

Indian Premier League 2026 has now reached its 28th stage. This match is going to be held between the teams of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan (RR). Now it is a do or die situation for both the teams. There is a competition between both the teams to get ahead in the game of points table. Rajasthan Royals team is trying to strengthen its weak middle and lower middle order, while Kolkata Knight Riders team is struggling with continuous defeats.

RR had won 4 consecutive matches in the beginning of IPL 2026 but the team faltered in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The team suffered a loss of 3 wickets for 1 run in the first over of the chase itself. In the absence of Shimron Hetmyer, their middle order looked even weaker.

Also read: SRH vs CSK: Hyderabad defeated Chennai at home, Abhishek played a stormy innings.

What is the weakness of RR?

Riyan Parag has not been able to score much runs yet, while Ravindra Jadeja’s strike rate has also been only 118.75. Sending Jofra Archer at number 8 is also not effective. Ravindra Jadeja was supposed to give balance to the team as an all-rounder, but he has bowled only 7 overs in 5 matches. He did not even bowl the ball in 2 matches. The team already has 5 bowlers and Riyan Parag can also bowl if needed. The team is feeling the need of Shubham Dubey or Ravi Singh.

How is the condition of KKR?

Things are even worse for KKR. He has got only one point in 6 matches. If there is a defeat at Eden Gardens, their playoff hopes will be almost over. Mathisha Pathirana will also not be present for this match, which is making his bowling even weaker.

• RR’s probable playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Riyan Parag (captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Joffra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Nandre Berger, Tushar Deshpande.
• KKR’s probable playing 11: Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Tim Seifert (wicketkeeper), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Anukul Roy, Ramandeep Singh, Sunil Narine, Karthik Tyagi, Varun Chakraborty.

Also read: Delhi defeated RCB by 6 wickets, David Miller won by hitting two sixes.

Who has more hope?

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the highest run scorer for RR this season. He has scored 200 runs in 5 matches, the strike rate has been more than 263. His fast start has become a big strength for the team. Sunil Narine is still performing brilliantly for KKR. He has taken four wickets in 5 matches. They also give less runs.

What is the condition of the pitch?

In the last two days of matches on this Eden Gardens pitch, the team batting first had won, but both KKR and RR can show aggressive play. In this match, RR will be looking to avenge its defeat, while KKR is looking for its first win on home ground.

When will the match start?

The toss for the match will take place at 3 pm. The match will start at 3.30.

Where to watch the match for free?

If you want to watch the match on TV then you will have to tune into Star Sports channel. If you want to watch the match online on your mobile or laptop, then you can stream it live on Jio Hotstar app and website.