Delhi: The 53rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is being played between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). This match is being held at the Eden Gardens ground in Kolkata. After winning the toss, KKR decided to bat first. During this time it was announced that RR’s star batsman Nitish Rana would not be able to play the match due to injury.
Ryan Parag gave information on the toss
Before this match, Rajasthan has suffered a major setback due to the injury of the team’s star batsman Nitish Rana. At the time of the toss, captain Ryan Parag told that Rana has suffered a minor injury, so he will remain outside. Kunal Rathore has been given a chance in his place. Parag said, “I am happy that I do not win the toss. We have to play for our pride. We are expecting collective efforts, we need to bring more energy to the field. Our team has three changes. Nitish (Rana) Bhaiya has been hurt a little, he has been out. He has returned to Hasranga instead of Kumar Kartikeya.
Rajasthan Royals have made three changes in their team. Apart from Nitish Rana, Kumar Karthikeya is also not playing in this match. Vanindu Hasranga has returned to him. Apart from this, Yudhvir Singh Charak has been included in the playing XI in place of Fazalhak Farooqui.
Rajasthan Royals have already been out of this tournament, but the team would like to do well in the remaining matches so that the tournament ends in a positive way. At the same time, Kolkata Knight Riders are still in the playoff race and are at number 7 in the table.
Now Rajasthan would like that with these new changes, the team should perform well and give a slight shock to the expectations of KKR’s playoffs.
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