Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Rajasthan Royals in the 28th match of Indian Premier League 2026 on April 19th at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata with the game set to begin at 3:30 PM.
Ajinkya Rahane will captain KKR, while Riyan Parag will lead RR. Both teams feature several top-quality players, and strong performances can be expected from stars like Finn Allen, Cameron Green, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. It will be intriguing to see the final playing XIs that each side settles on ahead of this important clash.
Match Details
| Match Details | |
|---|---|
| Match | 28th T20 |
| Teams | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Date | 19 April 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM |
| Venue | Eden Gardens |
| City | Kolkata |
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
Team Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | L, L, L, L, L |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | L, W, W, W, W |
Head-to-Head in T20I‘s
| Stats | KKR | RR |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 32 | 32 |
| Won | 16 | 14 |
| Lost | 14 | 16 |
| No Result | 2 | 2 |
Who Will Win KKR VS RR?
| Scenario | Batting First | Powerplay Score | Predicted Total | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | KKR | 50–55 | 180–185 | RR to win |
| Scenario 2 | RR | 55–60 | 190-195 | RR to win |
Top Batters to Watch – KKR VS RR
| Player | Team | IPL Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane | KKR | 5184 |
| Rinku Singh | KKR | 1177 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | 2350 |
Top Bowlers to Watch – KKR VS RR
| Player | Team | IPL Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Tushar Deshpande | RR | 54 |
| Jofra Archer | RR | 66 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | KKR | 100 |