Kolkata Knight Riders will go up against Rajasthan Royals in the twenty-eighth match of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on 19th April at 3:30 PM IST.
Get the best KKR vs RR Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 28th match of the IPL 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Match Info
KKR vs RR Match Preview:
Kolkata Knight Riders will face Rajasthan Royals in Match 28 of IPL 2026, and therefore, this contest marks their first meeting of the season.
Kolkata Knight Riders currently sit in 10th position on the points table after playing five matches, where they have one no-result and four losses. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals hold the 3rd spot, as they have won four out of five matches, and thus, they enter this clash with stronger momentum.
Kolkata Knight Riders come into this game after a 5-wicket defeat against Gujarat Titans, where Cameron Green scored a fighting 79 runs, while Varun Chakaravarthy picked up 2 wickets. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals also enter this match after a 57-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, where Donovan Ferreira top-scored with a resilient 69 runs in a tough chase, and therefore, both teams look to bounce back.
Historically, Kolkata Knight Riders hold a slight edge in this rivalry, as they have won 16 out of 32 matches, while Rajasthan Royals have secured 14 victories, with two matches ending without a result, and consequently, this contest remains closely balanced.
KKR vs RR Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Kolkata Knight Riders |
16 |
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Rajasthan Royals |
14 |
KKR vs RR Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
37°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Clear Sky |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
183 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Poor |
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Winning % |
49% |
KKR vs RR Playing 11s (Predicted):
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11:
1) Tim Seifert
2) Sunil Narine
3) Ajinkya Rahane
4) Cameron Green
5) Angkrish Raghuvanshi
6) Rovman Powell
7) Rinku Singh
8) Ramandeep Singh
9) Anukul Roy
10) Vaibhav Arora
11) Kartik Tyagi
12) Varun Chakaravarthy
Rajasthan Royals Playing 11:
1) Yashasvi Jaiswal
2) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
3) Dhruv Jurel
4) Riyan Parag
5) Donovan Ferreira
6) Ravindra Jadeja
7) Lhuan-dre Pretorius
8) Ravi Bishnoi
9) Sandeep Sharma
10) Jofra Archer
11) Nandre Burger
12) Tushar Deshpande
Hot Picks for KKR vs RR Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Dhruv Jurel – Rajasthan Royals have relied on 176 runs from their right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman, who has delivered calm and effective middle-order finishes. |
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi – Accumulating 200 runs for Rajasthan Royals, the right-handed top-order batsman has impressed with confident stroke execution throughout IPL 2026. |
Top Picks:
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Cameron Green – Contributing 135 runs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s right-handed all-rounder has provided adaptability and balance within the middle-order structure. |
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Yashasvi Jaiswal – Driving Rajasthan Royals’ starts, the left-handed opener has produced 184 runs in IPL 2026, maintaining attacking momentum during powerplay phases. |
Budget Picks:
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Rovman Powell – Adding 97 runs for Rajasthan Royals, the powerful right-handed middle-order batter has injected momentum through impactful finishing cameos. |
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Riyan Parag – With 49 runs so far, Rajasthan Royals’ right-handed batting all-rounder continues building rhythm while supporting partnerships in key situations. |
KKR vs RR IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Vaibhav Suryavanshi & Dhruv Jurel |
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Vice-Captain |
Yashasvi Jaiswal & Cameron Green |
KKR vs RR Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Tim Seifert, Dhruv Jurel, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Batters – Ajinkya Rahane, Yashasvi Jaiswal (vc), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ©
- All-rounders – Ravindra Jadeja, Sunil Narine, Cameron Green
- Bowlers – Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi
KKR vs RR Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Tim Seifert, Dhruv Jurel ©, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Batters – Rovman Powell, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- All-rounders – Sunil Narine, Riyan Parag, Cameron Green (vc)
- Bowlers – Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi
KKR vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 28 IPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Navdeep Saini |
NA |
NA |
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Kuldeep Sen |
NA |
NA |
KKR vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 28 IPL 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Dhruv Jurel |
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Punt Picks |
Riyan Parag and Rovman Powell |
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Dream11 Combination |
3-3-3-2 |
KKR vs RR Match Winner Prediction:
Riding on excellent performances, Rajasthan Royals will confidently win this encounter.