Top Captain and Vice Captain Picks for KKR vs RR Match 53 of IPL 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will host Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match number 53 of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on May 4. It is going to be an important game for the defending champions KKR to keep their playoff hopes alive. However, RR are already eliminated from the tournament and have nothing to lose against KKR. In the last clash between both the teams this season, KKR registered a convincing eight-wicket win over RR in Barsapara.

Both KKR and RR had a tough outing in IPL 2025 so far and will be looking to get back on the winning track in the upcoming match. As KKR will be looking to get closer to the playoffs in every game, RR will look to end their disappointing campaign on a high note by winning their remaining matches. In the following listicle, we will have a look at the top captaincy and vice-captaincy picks for KKR vs RR IPL 2025 clash.

Here are the Dream11 top captain and vice-captain choices for the KKR vs RR Match 53 of IPL 2025

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal

RR opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in great form with the bat this year and has been a constant scorer from the last few matches. The left-hander has amassed 439 runs from 11 matches so far at an average of 43.90 and a strike rate of 154.03 along with five fifties. In his last six IPL innings Jaiswal has scored four fifties with one 49-run knock. Looking at his form in recent games, Jaiswal could turn out to be a great pick for captaincy in your fantasy team for the upcoming match.

2. Ajinkya Rahane

Skipper Ajinkya Rahane is highest run getter for KKR this season and could turn out to be a match-winner in the upcoming game against RR. Rahane has amassed 297 runs from 10 matches this season so far at an average of 37.12 and a strike rate of 149.24 including three half–centuries. In his last five innings, Rahane scored two fifties and could be great picked for captaincy or vice--captaincy in your fantasy team for the upcoming match.

3. Sunil Narine

Sunil Narine looked in good touch with both bat and ball from the last few matches in the ongoing season and will be looking to deliver a match-winning performance in the upcoming match against RR. He has scored 178 runs at a strike rate of 174.50 and took 10 wickets in nine matches played this season so far. Looking at his all-round abilities, Narine could be a safe option as vice-captain in your fantasy team for the upcoming match.

KKR vs RR, IPL 2025 Match 53: Top Fantasy Picks

Maheesh Theekshana: Maheesh Theekshana has been impressive with his bowling in his first season for RR and is among the top wicket takers for the franchise this year. He has taken 10 wickets in 10 matches in IPL 2025 so far.

Vaibhav Arora could prove to be a top fantasy pick for this match, as he's selected by just 23.95% of fantasy teams. He has claimed 12 wickets across nine games and also took a wicket in his most recent outing. Barring a single match against LSG, he has consistently picked up at least one wicket in every fixture. If he manages to strike again in the upcoming clash, he might offer great value to fantasy players.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 183 runs in Kolkata with two fifties and a strike rate of 138.63. He thrives on flat pitches and is likely to take advantage of the powerplay. However, he struggles against Maheesh Theekshana, who has dismissed him four times in 44 balls.

Varun Chakravarthy has taken 29 wickets in 21 innings at Eden Gardens with a strike rate of 16.68, including a four-wicket haul. He thrives on Kolkata pitches and will be a key threat to RR, especially in day games. His recent form and strong record against RR batters make him a player to watch.

Jofra Archer has 4 wickets in 4 Kolkata innings and will be key in the death overs. With KKR's right-heavy batting order struggling against pace and hard lengths, Archer’s high-speed threat could fetch crucial breakthroughs.

KKR vs RR, IPL 2025 Match 53: Players to avoid

Moeen Ali: Moeen Ali hasn’t looked in great touch this season and is mostly out of KKR’s playing XI. He in unlikely to play in the upcoming match against RR.

Sandeep Sharma: RR pacer Sandeep Sharma has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League 2025

KKR vs RR, IPL 2025 Match 53: Top Captain and Vice Captain Picks