KKR vs RR Live Score: Kolkata Knight Riders are still searching for their first win of IPL 2026 after a poor run of results, while Rajasthan Royals come into this clash looking to recover after their winning streak was halted. KKR’s form, selection calls, and injury concerns have raised questions, whereas RR will rely on their top order strength and experience as both teams meet at Eden Gardens.
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KKR vs RR Live: Rinku Singh and Anukul Roy seal stunning win
Rinku Singh and Anukul Roy complete a sensational fightback as Kolkata Knight Riders pull off a thrilling win. After early setbacks, the duo hold their nerve and finish the chase under pressure to guide KKR to their first victory of the season in style.
KKR win by 4 wickets
KKR vs RR Live: Anukul Roy goes big
SIX! Anukul Roy steps up at a crucial moment as Kolkata Knight Riders stay in the hunt. Jofra Archer goes very full and Anukul stays deep, clears his front leg and hits it cleanly over long-off for a big six. A strong strike under pressure as the chase tightens.
KKR: 143/6 (18.3)
Kolkata Knight Riders need 13 runs to win
KKR vs RR Live: Anukul Roy gets lucky boundary
FOUR! Anukul Roy gets a boundary at a crucial time as Kolkata Knight Riders keep their hopes alive. Brijesh Sharma bowls a pacy length ball and Anukul swings across the line. He gets an inside edge onto his thigh and the ball rolls away towards third man for four.
KKR: 135/6 (18.0)
Kolkata Knight Riders need 21 runs to win
KKR vs RR Live: Yash Raj gets his maiden IPL wicket
OUT! Yash Raj Punja gets Ramandeep Singh to pick up his maiden IPL wicket and push Kolkata Knight Riders deeper into trouble. He bowls it full outside off and Ramandeep looks to drive but gets an inside edge back onto the stumps. A big moment for the young bowler as RR tighten their grip.
KKR: 85/6 (13.3)
Kolkata Knight Riders need 71 runs to win
KKR vs RR Live: Ramandeep Singh finds boundary
FOUR! Ramandeep Singh gets a much-needed boundary as Kolkata Knight Riders try to stay in the chase. Ravi Bishnoi tosses it up full outside off and Ramandeep leans across and drives it cleanly through extra cover. A stylish shot, but KKR still need a big push from here.
KKR: 82/5 (12.3)
Ramandeep Singh: 9 (9)
Rinku Singh: 10 (11)
Kolkata Knight Riders need 74 runs to win
KKR vs RR Live: Ravindra Jadeja gets Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Ravindra Jadeja gets Angkrish Raghuvanshi as Kolkata Knight Riders lose another wicket and fall deeper into trouble. Raghuvanshi goes for the reverse sweep but misses a full delivery and gets hit right in front of off. The appeal is given out and even the review does not save him. Pressure continues to build on KKR.
KKR: 52/4 (7.0)
Kolkata Knight Riders need 104 runs to win
KKR vs RR Live: Genius Dhruv Jurel behind the stumps
OUT! Ravi Bishnoi gets Cameron Green as Kolkata Knight Riders suffer another setback in the chase. Green tries to step out and attack but Bishnoi fires a googly down the leg side. The ball turns further away and beats the batter completely. Dhruv Jurel shows quick reactions behind the stumps, collects it and breaks the wickets with a sharp one-handed throw. KKR under pressure again.
KKR: 37/3 (4.3)
KKR vs RR Live: STAT
Both KKR openers dismissed for a duck:
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KKR vs RR Live: Cameron Green hits back-to-back boundaries
Cameron Green takes charge against Nandre Burger as Kolkata Knight Riders find some momentum after early setbacks. Burger offers width outside off and Green punishes it with a powerful cut shot through cover-point. Next ball is slightly shorter again and Green stays low to cut it once more into the same region for another boundary. KKR start to settle after the early damage.
KKR: 15/2 (2.0)
Cameron Green: 9 (3)
Angkrish Raghuvanshi: 5 (6)
Kolkata Knight Riders need 141 runs to win
KKR vs RR Live: Nandre Burger gets Ajinkya Rahane
OUT! Nandre Burger gets Ajinkya Rahane as Kolkata Knight Riders lose another early wicket in the chase. Rahane continues his poor run this IPL and falls for another low score. Burger bangs it short outside off and Rahane goes for the cut shot but gets a faint edge. The ball flies to Dhruv Jurel who takes a simple catch behind the stumps.
KKR: 5/2 (1.2)
Kolkata Knight Riders need 151 runs
KKR vs RR Live: STAT
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KKR vs RR Live: Jofra Archer gets Tim Seifert first ball
OUT! Jofra Archer strikes immediately as Kolkata Knight Riders suffer a nightmare start to their chase. He lands it full and straight with a hint of movement away. Tim Seifert is late to bring his bat down and the ball goes past him to crash into the off stump.
KKR: 0/1 (0.1)
Kolkata Knight Riders need 156 runs
KKR vs RR Live: Chase underway
Kolkata Knight Riders are now underway in their chase of 156 as the openers walk out with hopes of a first win in IPL 2026. There is a sense of urgency in the KKR camp as they look to finally get on the board this season. Jofra Archer will take the new ball for Rajasthan Royals.
KKR vs RR Live: First innings done
Kolkata Knight Riders deliver a strong bowling performance to wrap up the Rajasthan Royals innings for 155/9. After a flying start, RR lose momentum in the middle and lower order as KKR keep taking wickets at regular intervals. Despite a few solid starts, Rajasthan Royals fail to finish strongly and are restricted to a modest total at Eden Gardens.
KKR vs RR Live: Kartik Tyagi gets third wicket in the over
Kartik Tyagi strikes for the third time in the over as Rajasthan Royals completely crumble at Eden Gardens. Before this, he had Ravindra Jadeja and Shimron Hetmyer in the same over, and now he removes Ravi Bishnoi to complete a sensational triple strike.
First ball, Kartik Tyagi gets Ravindra Jadeja caught at deep backward square leg. Next ball, he dismisses Shimron Hetmyer with a smart delivery forcing a mistimed shot. Third wicket, Ravi Bishnoi goes looking to guide a wide yorker but only manages an edge to Tim Seifert behind the stumps.
RR: 144/7 (18.1)