KKR vs RR Match 28 - Who will be Impact Players for today's match?

Published - 18 Apr 2026, 12:53 IST | Updated - 18 Apr 2026, 14:36 IST

Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Rajasthan Royals in Match No. 28 of the Indian Premier League 2026 on April 19 at Eden Gardens.

KKR are currently at the bottom of the points table with just one point, having lost five matches. Despite showing glimpses of form in their recent game against Gujarat Titans, they are yet to register a win this season. The three-time champions will be eager to deliver a strong performance at home and open their account.

On the other hand, RR sit third with four wins from five matches. Although they suffered a loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad, they have been consistent overall. The inaugural champions will look to bounce back and further solidify their position in the top half of the table.

Varun Chakravarthy: A mystery spinner capable of troubling batters in the middle overs, though he has recently struggled with both wickets and economy.

Tejasvi Dahiya: A wicketkeeper-batter who impressed in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, scoring 113 runs in six matches at an average of 56.50 and a strike rate of 168.65.

Manish Pandey: An experienced IPL campaigner who can anchor the middle order, especially if early wickets fall.

Navdeep Saini: Featured in just one match this season against Lucknow Super Giants, where he went wicketless.

Rahul Tripathi: A dynamic top-order batter who can accelerate in the powerplay and also stabilize the innings during challenging phases.

Sandeep Sharma: RR’s designated Impact Sub while bowling second, he has picked up four wickets from as many games this IPL season.

Tushar Deshpande: A reliable fast-bowling option who delivered a match-winning final over against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius: Yet to feature this season, he is a hard-hitting top-order batter who can also keep wickets.

Vignesh Puthur: Could serve as a second spin option alongside Ravi Bishnoi if required; previously played five matches for Mumbai Indians, taking six wickets.

Shubham Dubey: An explosive lower-order batter with an impressive IPL strike rate of 163.52.