KKR vs RR, Match 28 of IPL 2026, is at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on April 19 at 3:30 PM IST. Kolkata Knight Riders are rooted to the bottom with 1 point from 6 games. 5 defeats and one washout.
Rajasthan Royals sit third with 8 points from 5 games, with four wins on the trot before losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has 402 runs in last 10 matches at a strike rate of 242.16.
Kolkata Knight Riders lead the head-to-head 16-14 from 32 meetings, with the last Eden Gardens meeting going their way by 1 run.
KKR vs RR Match Preview
Bottom-placed Kolkata Knight Riders take on third-placed Rajasthan Royals at Eden Gardens.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | KKR vs RR, IPL 2026 Match 28 |
| Date | 19 April 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Match Type | Day-Night, 20-over match |
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Eden Gardens Pitch Report
A fresh pitch at Eden Gardens, where dew will be the decisive factor in the afternoon session.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Good batting surface, some movement early |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | Around 170-180 in IPL T20s |
| Pace vs Spin | Pace dominates with new ball, spinners come into play in middle overs |
| Toss Factor | Chasing preferred, especially if dew arrives late |
| Boundaries | Short square boundaries, longer straight |
Kolkata Weather Report – Match Day
Warm and humid afternoon in Kolkata with low rain chances expected.
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Match Type | Day-Night game, 3:30 PM IST start |
| Temperature | Warm afternoon, cooler by evening |
| Humidity | High, typical for Kolkata in April |
| Rain Chance | Low |
| Dew Factor | Likely in the second innings under lights |
| Overall | Conditions favor batting as the game progresses |
KKR vs RR Head-to-Head Records
Kolkata Knight Riders lead 16-14 all-time but the last five meetings are split 2-2 with one no result.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total IPL Matches | 32 |
| KKR Wins | 16 |
| RR Wins | 14 |
| No Result | 2 |
| KKR Highest Score vs RR | 223 |
| RR Highest Score vs KKR | 224 |
| KKR Lowest Score vs RR | 125 |
| RR Lowest Score vs KKR | 81 |
| Last Meeting | KKR won by 1 run (May 2025) |
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Key Players to Watch
Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal lead the batting picks while Bishnoi headlines the bowling options.
| Player | Team | Role | Recent Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | RR | Batter | 402 Runs in 10 M, Avg 40.2, SR 242.16 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | Batter | 387 Runs in 10 M, Avg 55.29, SR 169.73 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | RR | Bowler | 9 Wkts in 5 M, Econ 9.31, SR 10.66 |
| Jofra Archer | RR | Bowler | 9 Wkts in 8 M, Econ 9.14, SR 19.33 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | KKR | Batter | 293 Runs in 10 M, Avg 32.56, SR 143.62 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | KKR | Batter | 271 Runs in 10 M, Avg 30.11, SR 148.9 |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | All-rounder | 9 Wkts in 9 M, Econ 7.34, SR 23.33 |
| Vaibhav Arora | KKR | Bowler | 13 Wkts in 9 M, Econ 11.61, SR 15.23 |
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