In the 28th match of IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set to face each other today, Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata.
RR and KKR Standings and Performance
Rajasthan Royals (RR): Out of 5 matches, they have won 4 and lost 1. They are currently in 3rd place on the points table with 8 points. If Rajasthan Royals (RR) win this match, they will overtake RCB and PBKS to reach the 1st position on the points table.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Out of 6 matches, 1 was washed out by rain (earning them 1 point), and they have lost the other 5. Without a single win, they are at the bottom of the table in 10th place with 1 point. If Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) win this match, they will overtake MI to move up to the 9th position.
Match Information for Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders (RR vs KKR)
- Match Number: 28th Match
- Date: Today, Sunday, April 19, 2026
- Stadium: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Home Ground: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Start Time: 3:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST)
- Head-to-Head Stats: RR 13 – 16 KKR Wins
- RR Captain: Riyan Parag
- KKR Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
- How to Watch Online/Mobile: Jiohotstar
- How to Watch on TV: Star Sports
- RR Head Coach: Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lankan cricketer)
- KKR Head Coach: Abhishek Nayar (Indian cricketer)
Playing 11 for Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals (KKR vs RR)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Probable Playing 11:
Finn Allen, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (Captain), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Wicketkeeper), Cameron Green, Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Matheesha Pathirana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy.
- Impact Players (IP): Finn Allen, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Probable Playing 11:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), Riyan Parag (Captain), Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi.
- Impact Players (IP): Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ravi Bishnoi.
Conclusion
A thrilling battle is set to take place today between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals at the historic Eden Gardens. KKR will be desperate for their first win on home turf, while Rajasthan Royals will aim to reach the top of the points table with a victory. It remains to be seen how this tactical battle between Riyan Parag and Ajinkya Rahane unfolds. Stay with us for regular updates on this crucial match of IPL 2026.
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