Kolkat Knight Riders (KKR) will face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 53rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The match is scheduled to be played at the Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata on May 4, 2025 at 03:30 PM IST. KKR remain in contention for the IPL 2025 playoffs, but they need to win all their last four games to reach 17 points. They have not done well at home this season, winning only once at Eden Gardens in four games. Their game against Delhi Capitals was some source of hope with Rinku Singh and Andre Russell getting back into form, Narine taking crucial wickets, and openers finally providing a good start. For KKR to remain in the contest, they need to win consecutive matches for the first time this season and pray that Venkatesh Iyer also comes into his own. A defeat won't eliminate them immediately, but it will make it extremely difficult. RR are out of contention, but they have pride to fight for. Their top-order was impressive against Gujarat Titans, but they disintegrated miserably against Mumbai Indians, going down by 100 runs. With skipper Sanju Samson injured and Sandeep Sharma out for the season, it won't be easy. But as bowling coach Shane Bond noted, this is an opportunity for young players to seize their moment with the next IPL season in mind. A team with nothing to lose can still surprise others. The rivalry has seen plenty of memorable matches where numerous records have been broken and created. This match also promises a similar kind of entertainment. Kolkata Knight Riders are searching for a much-needed victory, while Rajasthan Royals will play for the pride. Let's have a look at the stats and milestones that have been created in the past and which can be created in this game. Also Read | IPL 2025: KKR vs RR Match 53 Preview - Venue, Squads & More Key Stats to Know Ahead of KKR vs RR Most Runs in KKR vs RR Matches Players Runs Innings Sanju Samson 413 17 Jos Buttler 393 10 Ajinkya Rahane 338 13 Shane Watson 304 10 Dinesh Karthik 272 8 Most Wickets in KKR vs RR Matches Players Wickets Innings Sunil Narine 14 19 Shivam Mavi 13 8 Varun Chakravarthy 11 8 Yuzvendra Chahal 10 4 Shakib Al Hasan 10 7 Most Sixes in KKR vs RR Matches Players Sixes Jos Buttler 17 Andre Russell 16 Dinesh Karthik 15 Sanju Samson 15 Sunil Narine 14 Also Read | KKR vs RR Dream11 Prediction: IPL 2025 Match 53 Fantasy Tips Key Player Milestones to Watch in KKR vs RR Ajinkya Rahane is 61 runs away from 5,000 runs in IPL. Venkatesh Iyer is 32 runs away from 1,500 runs in IPL. Varun Chakravarthy is four wickets away from 100 wickets in IPL. Riyan Parag is 45 runs away from 1,500 runs in IPL. Yashasvi Jaiswal is 83 runs away from 3,500 runs in T20 cricket. Shimron Hetmyer is 70 runs away from 1,500 runs in IPL. As Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals prepare for the 53rd match of IPL 2025, some significant milestones and records are up for grabs. With the big players looking to etch their names into the record book, there is going to be a spectacular contest at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.