KKR vs RR IPL 2026: Head-to-Head Stats

KKR vs RR in IPL 2026 is scheduled for Match 28 on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The match starts at 3:30 PM IST, with the toss at 3:00 PM IST. KKR are led by Ajinkya Rahane, while RR are captained by Riyan Parag. In India, it will be shown on Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar.

KKR come into this match in very poor form. They have lost five games in a row and are sitting at the bottom of the table with just 1 point from 6 matches. Their net run rate is -1.149. The team has struggled in both batting and bowling. Their last game was a 5-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans. They now need a big turnaround, or their playoff chances will almost end.

RR are in a much better position. They are 3rd on the table with 8 points from 5 matches and a positive net run rate of +0.889. They have won four of their last five games. They only recently lost a close match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Indian Premier League 2026: Head-to-Head Stats

Both teams have played 32 matches against each other so far. KKR have won 16 games. RR have won 14. There have also been 2 tied matches. So overall the rivalry is fairly close, with KKR just ahead in wins. The highest score in these meetings is 224 by RR, and 223 by RR. On the lower side, RR’s lowest score is 81, while KKR’s lowest is 125.

KKR vs RR Indian Premier League 2026: Key Players to Watch

For KKR, Angkrish Raghuvanshi is one of their most reliable batters this season. He has scored 155 runs with a strong average of 51.66, and KKR will depend on him for a steady start. Rinku Singh is important at the end of the innings because he can hit big shots under pressure and finish games. Cameron Green is another key player since he can contribute with both bat and ball.

Sunil Narine is very important in the middle overs. He has done well against RR in the past with 14 wickets. Varun Chakravarthy is also a big threat with his variations and experience of 100 IPL wickets, so he can control runs in the middle phase.

For RR, Yashasvi Jaiswal is their main power at the top. He is in great form and has been scoring heavily in the powerplay. The young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has also made a huge impact with a very high strike rate.

With the ball, Jofra Archer brings pace and early wickets. Ravi Bishnoi is dangerous in the middle overs with his wicket-taking form.  Prasidh Krishna is strong at the death with his yorkers.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Indian Premier League 2026: Predicted Playing 11

The Predicted Lineup for KKR and RR in the IPL 2026 is as follows:

KKR vs RR 2026 IPL 2026: Where to watch

In India, the match will be broadcast on Star Sports Network, and fans can also watch it live on JioHotstar through the app or website. In the USA and Canada, it will be available on Willow TV and the Willow TV app. In the UK, viewers can watch on Sky Sports or stream it on the Sky Go app. The weather for match day looks clear with no rain expected. Temperature will be around 26°C, but humidity will be very high at about 93%. 

FAQs

Q. When is KKR vs RR match?

A. It will be played on April 19, 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Q. Who are the captains?

A. KKR are led by Ajinkya Rahane and RR by Riyan Parag.

Q. What is the head-to-head record?

A. KKR have 16 wins, RR have 14 wins, with 2 matches tied.

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