Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) At Eden Gardens Rajasthan Royals (RR) Against IPL 2025 In the crucial match of K and has decided to bat first after winning the toss. KKR is trying to reach the playoffs, so this match is very important for them. At the same time, Rajasthan is out of the race for Royals playoffs, but the team wants them to bid farewell to the tournament.
Rajasthan Royals have made three major changes in their team for this important match. Kumar Karthikeya Sri Lankan spinner instead Vanindu hassanga Has got a chance while Fazalhak Farooq Fast bowler instead Yudhveer Singh Charak Has been included in the team. Apart from this, experienced batsmen Nitish Rana Had to be out of the match due to a minor injury. 22-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman in his place Kunal Singh Rathore Got a chance to play IPL for the first time.
Kunal Rathore was purchased for Rs 30 lakh in a mega auction of 2025. He performed brilliantly in domestic cricket, especially 2023-24 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he scored 107 runs at a strike rate of 152.85.
Rajasthan's team, which has been out of the playoff race, now wants to make a positive end of this season. Captain at the time of toss Rian paraC said, “I am happy to lose the toss because I was not able to decide. Now we have to play in a professional manner. We have to work hard and fight for respect. We will want to play with more energy and try to perform well together. In our team, Kunal, Hasanga instead of Nitish, Hasanga in place of Kartikeya and Yudhveer got a chance in place of Farooqui.”
KKR, which currently ranks 7th in the points table, is firmly in the playoff race. The team has made two important changes to depth their batting and strengthen all -round options. Under a strategic decision, KKR has experienced England's veteran all -rounder Moin Ali Has brought back to the team. Moin has the ability to maintain control in middle overs with balls and score fast runs with the bat. He has replaced the West Indies power-hitter Rowman Powell.
Second change left hand spinner Favorable roy In place of Ramandeep Singh Has been to include the team. Ramandeep is an aggressive and flexible batsman who will strengthen the middle and lower order.
At the time of the toss, captain Ajinkya Rahane said, “We will bat first, the wicket looks a bit drought. It is difficult to say whether it will slow down in the second innings or not. We want to defend it by making a good score. We have to keep things easy and clean. It is necessary to see every match one by one. It is necessary to see every match one by one. Everyone has a good contribution in the last match. The situation has to be understood quickly and molding it accordingly. I have got a lot of help from domestic cricket. Returned to the team. “
