Rajasthan Royals are currently third in the IPL 2026 points table. They have accumulated eight points from four wins in five matches. In contrast, Kolkata Knight Riders sit at the bottom with only one point from six matches.
Rajasthan Royals have a historical edge over Kolkata Knight Riders. They have won 14 of their 32 head-to-head matches. However, Kolkata has secured victory in 16 of those encounters.
Rajasthan Royals lost their last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. This defeat came after they secured home victories against Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Kolkata Knight Riders are still searching for their first win this season. They have lost five out of six games played so far. Their only point came from a no-result match.
The upcoming match will take place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. It is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM IST.
This clash is crucial for both teams as they aim to improve their standings. Rajasthan will look to maintain momentum while Kolkata seeks redemption.
