NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals will aim for a strong comeback after a surprising loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad when they face a struggling Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens on Sunday.Rajasthan had built solid momentum with four straight wins before being halted by SRH. In contrast, KKR are yet to register a win this season, enduring a tough run with six matches without a victory.Led by Ajinkya Rahane, KKR have repeatedly slipped from strong positions, affecting their confidence and rhythm. Their only point so far has come from a rain-affected game against Punjab Kings.Their problems have deepened due to an inexperienced pace attack, with Harshit Rana and Akash Deep sidelined by injuries, while Matheesha Pathirana is yet to join the squad.KKR vs RR:Head-to-HeadMatches played: 32KKR won: 16RR won: 14No result: 2KKR and RR have faced each other 32 times in the IPL so far. KKR hold a slight edge with 16 wins, while RR have secured 14 victories, and 2 matches have ended with no result.At KKR’s home ground, Eden Gardens, the record also tilts in their favour. In 12 meetings at the iconic venue, KKR have won 7 matches, while Rajasthan Royals have managed 4 wins, underlining the home advantage Kolkata has enjoyed in this rivalry.KKR vs RR Today IPL Match: Pitch ReportThe pitch at Eden Gardens is expected to favor batters, making it a high-scoring contest between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals. The quick outfield allows the ball to race away, helping batters score freely. There could be some early swing on offer for pacers, especially under lights. Spinners are also likely to get assistance as the game progresses. However, historically, this venue has favored teams batting first, with big totals often proving decisive.KKR vs RR IPL Match: Kolkata Weather UpdateClear skies are expected during the KKR vs RR IPL 2026 clash in Kolkata, with conditions unlikely to interrupt play. The evening temperature will hover around 28°C, though it may feel like 33°C due to high humidity levels at 88%. A steady breeze from the south at 20 km/h, with gusts up to 33 km/h, could assist bowlers slightly. With just 1% chance of rain, zero precipitation, and minimal cloud cover (3%), fans can expect a full match. However, dew (dew point 26°C) could play a crucial role later in the game.KKR vs RR: Predicted Playing XIsKolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Tim Seifert, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi.Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande.KKR vs RR: Live Streaming detailsThe KKR vs RR clash will be held at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata with the match set to begin at 7:30 PM IST. The game will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.KKR vs RR: Full SquadsKKR: Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Umran Malik, Varun Chakaravarthy, Cameron Green, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert, Tejasvi Dahiya, Rachin Ravindra, Akash Deep, Blessing Muzarabani, Navdeep Saini, Prashant Solanki, Finn Allen, Daksh Kamra, Kartik. Tyagi, Sarthak Ranjan, Saurabh Dubey.RR: Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Aman Perala, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Adam Milne, Brijesh Sharma, Jofra Archer, Kuldeep Sen, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi and Sandeep Sharma.
