IPL 2025 KKR Vs RR Key Players: From Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Jaiswal to Venkatesh Iyer and more, here are key players to watch out

In a must-win showdown at Eden Gardens, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a crucial IPL 2025 encounter that could decide the defending champions’ playoff fate. With just four league games remaining, KKR must win every match to stay in the hunt for a top-four finish.

Kolkata’s record at home has been underwhelming this season, managing only one victory in five games at Eden Gardens. The usually spin-friendly surface hasn’t worked in their favour, and an inconsistent top order has added to their struggles. However, a hard-fought 14-run win over Delhi Capitals in their last outing might provide the spark they need.

Rajasthan Royals, already out of playoff contention, will be playing for pride. Without key players like Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler, the team is banking on its young talent to step up and potentially derail Kolkata’s campaign. Riyan Parag continues to lead the side in Samson’s absence, while Dhruv Jurel takes charge behind the stumps.


Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals have faced each other in 31 IPL matches. KKR holds a slight advantage with 15 wins, while RR has secured 14 victories. Two matches ended with no result.

Here are key players:

KKR

• Rinku Singh
• Venkatesh Iyer
• Varun Chakaravarthy

RR

• Vaibhav Suryavanshi
• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Jofra Archer

Teams:
Kolkata Knight Riders: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Moeen Ali, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora.
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kunal Rathore, Riyan Parag (capt), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh, Akash Madhwal.