IPL 2026: KKR vs RR Prediction, Match 28- Who Will Win Today?

KKR vs RR IPL 2026 Match Prediction [Source: AFP]

The Kolkata Knight Riders are all set to host the Rajasthan Royals at their home ground, Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The exciting clash of IPL 2026 is set to be played on April 19, with the match scheduled to be live for fans from 3:30 PM IST.

Kolkata Knight Riders have been in horrible form this season. Out of the six games they have played, KKR have lost all of them, including an abandoned clash against Punjab Kings, and have not bagged any points so far in the tournament.

With Ajinkya Rahane & Co. looking for a bounce-back in a do-or-die situation for the playoffs, they aim to give a tough challenge to the table-toppers, the Rajasthan Royals.

Meanwhile, Rajasthan are one of the table-toppers alongside RCB and PBKS. The Royals' batting unit boasts solid strength, with the team winning four out of five matches and collecting eight points on the table.

The bowling attack, led by Jofra Archer and Ravi Bishnoi, also looks solid, and hence they aim to give a tough fight to Kolkata and might win by crushing the already low-spirited Men in Purple.

KKR vs RR current form (last 5 matches)

KKR vs RR player battles

Ajinkya Rahane vs Jofra Archer

The Ajinkya Rahane versus Jofra Archer battle will be a scintillating one. While Rahane has been decently consistent in this tournament, Jofra Archer has been in peak form too. 

Rahane's last dismissal against Gujarat Titans was a bit ordinary, with him getting beaten by pace. Hence, there is a chance that Archer might trouble Rahane early inside the powerplay.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Kartik Tyagi

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the Rajasthan Royals wonderkid who is known to explode from the very start, will have an interesting clash with KKR's young pacer Kartik Tyagi, who is known to bowl with variations. 

If Sooryavanshi gets through the early conditions, Kartik Tyagi's variations might unsettle the young batter later in the middle-overs phase of the game.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Vaibhav Arora

Yashasvi Jaiswal, another Rajasthan Royals star opener, will be on the lookout for KKR pacers, with Vaibhav Arora, currently one of the most experienced pacers in the lineup, looking to take on the RR opener. 

While Jaiswal has been consistent and is in top form, the Eden Gardens pitch and familiarity with the ground might help Arora trouble him.

KKR vs RR top performers (current squad members)

Most runs for KKR vs RR

Sunil Narine (268), Rinku Singh (100)

Most wickets for KKR vs RR

Sunil Narine (14), Varun Chakaravarthy (13)

Most runs for RR vs KKR

Riyan Parag (226), Yashasvi Jaiswal (202)

Most wickets for RR vs KKR

Jofra Archer (6), Riyan Parag (1)

KKR vs RR toss prediction

So far, three matches have been played in IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Out of the three, one was abandoned. However, the average score here from the two matches played is almost 193.75. 

Wickets have also tumbled, with more than seven wickets falling in an innings on average. With KKR in the worst form and the Rajasthan Royals aiming for another win, this might be an interesting venue to host an exciting clash. 

This season, captains have chosen to bowl first here, and it is likely to be the decision of the toss-winning captain again.

KKR vs RR 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay – 62/1

Final score – 205/8

KKR vs RR 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay – 68/2

Final score – 210/6

KKR vs RR top players prediction

KKR top players' prediction

Probable best batters

Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Probable best bowlers

Vaibhav Arora, Sunil Narine

RR top players' prediction

Probable best batters

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Probable best bowlers

Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi

Who will hit the most sixes in KKR vs RR IPL 2026, Match 28?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Who will score the most fours in KKR vs RR IPL 2026, Match 28?

Cameron Green

KKR vs RR Match Winner Prediction: Who will win the IPL 2026, Match 28?

In head-to-head encounters in the IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders have a dominant margin over Rajasthan Royals. The Ajinkya Rahane-led team has won 16 times out of the 31 matches they have played against each other. 

However, given the recent form of both teams and an under-spirited Kolkata side, it is likely that the Rajasthan Royals will dominate the KKR at their home ground.

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