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IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Match Preview and Team Changes
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Match Overview
The Eden Gardens in Kolkata is set to host an exciting IPL 2025 encounter between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders. With KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane winning the toss and electing to bat first, the stage is set for an intriguing contest.
Match Details
Team Changes
KKR made two strategic changes to their playing XI:
- Moeen Ali returns to the side
- Ramandeep Singh included
RR made three changes despite being out of playoff contention:
- Nitish Rana out (injury)
- Wanindu Hasaranga replaces Kumar Kartikeya
- Kunal Rathore and Yudhvir Singh included
Playing XIs
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Riyan Parag (c)
- Kunal Singh Rathore
- Dhruv Jurel (w)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Jofra Archer
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Yudhvir Singh Charak
- Akash Madhwal
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (w)
- Sunil Narine
- Ajinkya Rahane (c)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Moeen Ali
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Ramandeep Singh
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Vaibhav Arora
Match Analysis
Pitch and Conditions
The Eden Gardens pitch appears dry, which could slow down in the second innings. KKR’s decision to bat first suggests they want to set a challenging total and defend it.
Team Strategies
KKR is focusing on taking one game at a time, while Rajasthan Royals, despite being out of playoff contention, are playing for pride and looking to bring more energy to the field.
Key Players to Watch
Rajasthan Royals
- Riyan Parag – Captain looking to lead by example
- Jofra Archer – Key pace bowler
- Wanindu Hasaranga – Returning spinner
Kolkata Knight Riders
- Ajinkya Rahane – In-form captain
- Andre Russell – Power hitter
- Sunil Narine – All-round impact player
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