KKR vs RR LIVE: Archer comes in

Riyan Parag has handed the ball to Jofra Archer for the 17th over. Two overs still left for RR’s strike bowler. He was excellent in the powerplay, but can he put the brakes on Russell here? Not to start off, Russell slams him for six over long-on!

KKR 143/3 (16.2)

KKR vs RR LIVE: FOUR!

Three boundaries in a row for Andre Russell! Four overs to go and this is the perfect opportunity for Russell to dazzle the Eden Gardens crowd and tee off. KKR are operating at just over 8 runs an over, they’ll be hoping for at least 180 from here.

KKR 136/3 (16)

KKR vs RR LIVE: Mishit, 4! And then SIX!

Andre Russell goes for a big heave with Akash Madhwal into the attack, mistimes it but it still runs away for 4 between square leg and mid-wicket! Can this be the shot that allows Russell to release himself? Maybe, because the next one goes flying for a maximum!

KKR 132/3 (15.4)

KKR vs RR LIVE: Raghuvanshi, 4!

Angkrish Raghuvanshi is well-settled at one end and he’s doing really well. Gets another boundary with an aggressive shot over mid-on. However, Russell really hasn’t got going. He’s on 2 runs off 8 balls. Excellent bowling by RR spinners too.

KKR 121/3 (15)

KKR vs RR LIVE: Russell crosses 2500 runs for KKR

Andre Russell has crossed 2,500 runs in a KKR jersey. Undoubtedly one of KKR’s greatest-ever players, and he is second on the list of most runs for KKR behind Gautam Gambhir. But he is struggling to get settled here.

KKR 116/3 (14.3)

KKR vs RR LIVE: Top over by Theekshana

Andre Russell might be in, but he’s facing a big challenge to get set at the crease first. Maheesh Theekshana concedes just 2 runs in the 14th over. He’s bowled a great spell today so far, boasting figures of 1/18 in 3 overs.

KKR 113/3 (14)

KKR vs RR LIVE: OUT!

Captain gets captain! Ajinkya Rahane goes for the slog-sweep, gets the faintest of edges and it is collected by Dhruv Jurel behind the stumps. And a big roar from Eden Gardens as Andre Russell comes out to bat!

KKR 111/3 (13)

KKR vs RR LIVE: Injury scare for Rahane!

Ajinkya Rahane is down, maybe he’s suffering from cramps here. He needs some treatment too, and the physios have had to enter the field and look into the problem. He is back up on his feet though, and is batting. Meanwhile, Raghuvanshi picks up another boundary! KKR cross 100!

KKR 107/2 (12)

KKR vs RR LIVE: FOUR!

Great shot by Angkrish Raghuvanshi! Second boundary for him. Parag has given himself a second over, bowls it wide outside off-stump but Raghuvanshi nails the drive through extra cover. KKR pick up 11 runs off Parag’s second over.

KKR 97/2 (11)

KKR vs RR LIVE: FOUR!

Angkrish Raghuvanshi times his sweep well, but some really sloppy fielding by Yudhvir Charak hands KKR the boundary. Charak tried to push the ball back in, but it collides off his own knee and ricochets off to the boundary rope.

KKR 86/2 (10)

KKR vs RR LIVE: Good over by Parag

Riyan Parag has bowled a neat first over here. Six singles off six balls. KKR’s run-rate slightly dropping here, it is down to under 9. Rahane is well-set and KKR will be hoping their captain puts up a good showing.

KKR 78/2 (9)

KKR vs RR LIVE: Parag into the attack

Interesting move by RR! Wanindu Hasaranga was preparing to bowl, but a last-minute decision by stand-in captain Riyan Parag and he has appointed himself to bowl his first over of the game. Took a wicket in the previous match.

KKR 72/2 (8)

KKR vs RR LIVE: OUT!

Gurbaz is GONE! Goes for the slogsweep off Maheesh Theekshana, and finds the fielder at deep mid-wicket. Shimron Hetmyer grabs the catch, safe as houses. RR get a big blow just as Gurbaz was getting set for a big score.

KKR 69/2 (7.3)

KKR vs RR LIVE: Rahane survives!

Huge appeal from Hasaranga as he traps Rahane on the pads, but umpire gives not out. That looked plumb at first sight, but on replay, may have had a little edge or may have been going above the stumps. Close call, RR choose not to review!

KKR 67/1 (7)

KKR vs RR LIVE: FOUR!

Gurbaz continues to chip in with boundaries and accelerate the tempo. Executing the sweep really well as Wanindu Hasaranga comes in to the attack. Gurbaz is up to 33 off 22 balls now, as the 50-run partnership comes up between him and Rahane.

KKR 66/1 (6.4)

KKR vs RR LIVE: SIX!

One more maximum for Ajinkya Rahane! This one is glorious. It is timed really well. Slapped straight back over the bowler’s head for six. Next ball, Rahane shuffles across and flicks it through square-leg for another boundary. 56 runs in the powerplay for KKR.

KKR 56/1 (6)

KKR vs RR LIVE: Injury concern for RR

Oh dear, uncapped RR batter Kunal Singh Rathore, playing his first match of the season, has hurt his finger. Gurbaz going for an aggressive shot, hits Rathore’s finger who was fielding at mid-on. Let’s hope it’s nothing serious.

KKR 45/1 (5.3)

KKR vs RR LIVE: SIX MORE!

Quick delivery from Maheesh Theekshana, and it is scooped over fine-leg for a maximum by Gurbaz. The Afghan batter is getting into his groove now. 11 comes off Theekshana’s over, with Gurbaz and Rahane also rotating strike well.

KKR 43/1 (5)

KKR vs RR LIVE: SIX!

Now Rahane! This has become a big over for KKR! And they’d be hoping, this is the release over. Wonderful pickup shot by Rahane, slammed over mid-wicket for a maximum. 15 comes off Yudhvir’s second over.

KKR 32/1 (4)

KKR vs RR LIVE: 4, 4 Gurbaz!

First boundary for Gurbaz! Pitched short by Yudhvir, Gurbaz swings hard, gets a massive top edge which runs back over the keeper’s head for a boundary. Two balls later, 4 more! Excellent timing on this occasion, over mid-wicket for the boundary.

KKR 21/1 (3.3)

KKR vs RR LIVE: Another great over

Jofra Archer is bowling a superb opening spell here. Two overs bowled, just 5 runs conceded by the English pacer. KKR really struggling to get going early on in the day game. They need some boundaries soon. Gurbaz is on 3 runs off 7 balls.

KKR 17/1 (3)

KKR vs RR LIVE: OUT!

Bowled! Yudhvir Charak strikes back! Narine goes for the swing, misses it completely and the bails have been knocked off. KKR lose their first wicket early on, a big blow. Yudhvir strikes with the final ball of his over after being hit for two boundaries.

KKR 13/1 (2)

KKR vs RR LIVE: SIX!

Narine goes big! First maximum of the afternoon! Yudhvir Charak errs in his line and length, on the pads yet again and flicked handsomely over deep square-leg for six. Narine gets the KKR innings up and running.

KKR 13/0 (1.4)

KKR vs RR LIVE: Boundary!

First boundary for KKR, first boundary for Sunil Narine! On the pads from Yudhvir, Narine flicks it and it passes just over a jumping Jofra Archer at fine-leg. KKR need a few more lusty blows from hereon to take advantage of the powerplay.

KKR 6/0 (1.3)

KKR vs RR LIVE: Great start by Archer

Jofra Archer is bang on the money int he first over. KKR manage just two runs in the first over – a single each for Gurbaz and Narine. KKR need a good start after opting to bat first in a day game. Yudhvir Singh Charak will bowl the next over.

KKR 2/0 (1)

KKR vs RR LIVE: The game begins!

The iconic Eden Gardens bell has been rung, and here come the batters. Sunil Narine and Rahmanullah Gurbaz are opening the batting for KKR, as expected. Jofra Archer will likely take the new ball for the visitors.

KKR vs RR LIVE: The Jofra Archer test

One of RR’s best performers this season has been pacer Jofra Archer, who has regularly delivered wickets in the powerplay. For KKR to get off to a good start, Gurbaz and Narine must navigate the threat that Archer brings. Won’t be easy.

KKR vs RR LIVE: Can KKR openers step up?

Sunil Narine has the potential to tee off early on, but pressure will be on KKR’s Afghan star Rahmanullah Gurbaz. He had a good start in his previous game – 26 off 12 – but will be hoping to contribute with a big score today.

KKR vs RR Live: Impact subs of both teams

Here are the Impact substitutes for both the teams:

Rajasthan Royals Impact Subs: Kumar Kartikeya, Shubham Dubey, Tushar Deshpande, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma

Kolkata Knight Riders Subs: Manish Pandey, Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, Luvnith Sisodia

KKR vs RR Live: RR Playing XI

Rajasthan Royals XI vs KKR: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag (c), Kunal Singh Rathore, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal.

KKR vs RR Live: KKR Playing XI

Kolkata Knight Riders XI vs RR: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Moeen Ali, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora.

KKR vs RR Live: Here’s what Riyan Parag said at the toss

“I was happy that I lost the toss, wasn’t sure. It’s very challenging, you got to be profession on the field. A lot of work goes into it. Need to play for our pride. Need to bring more energy into the field. We are hoping to put a collective effort. Three changes in our team. Nitish Rana has a niggle, he goes out. Hasaranga comes back for Kumar Kartikeya. Kunal Rathore and Yudhvir are in,” said Parag. 

KKR vs RR Live: Here’s what Ajinkya Rahane said at the toss

“We are going to bat first, looks a little dry. Not sure if it slows down in the second innings. We want to put a total on the board and defend it. Need to keep it simple. It’s all about taking one game at a time. Everyone’s contribution was good in the last game. Need to assess the conditions and adapt to it quickly. I am working really hard on my game, playing domestic has helped me a lot. Trying to enjoy my game. Moeen and Ramandeep are back in the side,” said Rahane. 

KKR vs RR Live: Toss

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and opted to bat against Rajasthan Royals in their IPL 2025 match on Sunday. 

KKR vs RR Live: Here’s what Moeen Ali said before the game

“We know what we have to do, we need to win all our games. It’s a big game today. They are a really good side and they have some brilliant players. We are looking forward to it. He (Rahane) is good, but he will hide somewhere in the field (due to the injury), that means I will be somewhere in the hotspot today. You need to keep yourself on the top of your game and need to keep practising well. They told me at the start that I will play certain games, depending on the wickets,” said Moeen Ali. 

KKR vs RR Live: Pitch report

“We are at the iconic Eden Gardens where KKR are taking on RR. It is an important game especially for KKR. The dimensions – 66 meters on one side, 60 on the other and 74 down the ground. Visually what you look at is the dry area here (points to a spot), there is a covering of grass but all the grass is dead. There is no grass on these dry areas. The one challenge for the groundstaff would have been to keep moisture on this surface for as long as you can. Even though aesthetically it looks dry and really dark, it doesn’t look like it is going to break up, still sticking together quite well,” reckon Deep Dasgupta and Eoin Morgan.

KKR vs RR Live: Playoffs scenario for all 8 teams

After Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings got knocked out, the playoffs race became more intense. Here’s the qualification scenario of the remaining eight teams. 

KKR vs RR Live: The Crucial Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal has carried the top order, but the middle-order trio of Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel and Nitish Rana has underperformed. Jurel has one fifty from 10 innings and 249 runs to show, while Hetmyer has scored 187 runs at an average of 20.77. Rana, who returns to face his former team, has failed to find rhythm and will be under scrutiny against the side he captained with distinction in 2023.