Top 3 captaincy picks for KKR vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today: IPL 2025 Match 53

The 53rd match of IPL 2025, KKR vs RR, is scheduled to be played on Sunday afternoon in Kolkata.

It all has come down to the last few games of league stage in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 as there are a number of teams fighting for a place in the playoffs. Unfortunately, Rajasthan Royals (RR) are not one of them. They have been eliminated from the race and will be looking to spoil the parties of other teams.

RR are scheduled to face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the upcoming game. This clash will be played at the Eden Gardens on Sunday afternoon. KKR are coming off a great win in their last game. Both teams have a number of players to watch out for.

This game also has the potential to do well on fantasy cricket platforms with a good Dream11 team. A good pick for captaincy can help earn more points.

For that, we’ve suggested three players who could be great choice to be picked as captain of Dream11 teams on various fantasy cricket platforms.

Top three Dream11 captaincy picks for KKR vs RR, Match 53, IPL 2025

1. Sunil Narine

Sunil Narine has been the go-to player for KKR in the IPL over the years. If he performs, KKR win.

Narine brings his match-winning ability with both bat and the ball. At the Eden Gardens, he has a good record in both departments. He has earned 814 fantasy points so far this season at an average of 87-88 per match, and hence can be a great option to pick as Dream11 captain.

2. Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal is the leading scorer for RR this season and the only one who has looked in control or in form. The left-hander has scored 439 runs at an average of almost 44. He is scoring runs in almost every game.

Jaiswal has earned 929 fantasy points so far, which is the most by a player in either sides. Most importantly, he has earned more than 100 points in five out of the last seven games and is a safe Dream11 captain option.

3. Ajinkya Rahane

The KKR captain, Ajinkya Rahane, has been in good form this season. He has done well at the Eden Gardens. With KKR looking to win this game, Rahane is expected to fire. He knows the conditions well and will be the one to watch out for.

Overall, Rahane has been in a good and has scored most runs for his team. He has earned 627 fantasy points at an average of 70 per match. Rahane is someone you can trust and pick as Dream11 captain.

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