Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face a crucial test at Eden Gardens as they take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a must-win clash on Sunday. With the playoffs slipping away, KKR must secure victory to keep their hopes alive, while Rajasthan—already eliminated—seeks to spoil their campaign.
KKR needs to win all four remaining matches to finish with 17 points, enough to secure a playoff berth. Their upcoming fixtures include tough battles against Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Despite their reputation, KKR has struggled at home, managing just one win in five matches at Eden Gardens. Their batting lineup lacks consistency, while their spinners have struggled to make an impact on a challenging surface.
Battling a hand injury, but remains KKR’s most reliable batter this season. Star all-rounder who shone in KKR’s recent win over Delhi Capitals. Last season’s hero, but struggling with form, scoring just 169 runs in eight innings.
Bought at a high price this season but has failed to deliver, scoring only 142 runs in 10 games. RR, eliminated after their 100-run defeat to Mumbai Indians, have nothing to lose. Their free-flowing approach could make things tougher for KKR, as they look to play spoiler in the playoff race.
