In a high-stakes encounter, Rajasthan Royals will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the sixth match of IPL 2025 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on March 26 at 7:30 PM IST.
Get the best Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders clash. Expert analysis and more await.
Match Preview:
On March 26, Rajasthan Royals face Kolkata Knight Riders in the sixth match of IPL 2025. Both teams aim to recover from their initial losses as they battle at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
Rajasthan Royals suffered a 33-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad despite commendable performances from Dhruv Jurel and Sanju Samson. Kolkata Knight Riders lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets despite a half-century by Ajinkya Rahane.
This match promises an intense contest as both teams seek their first win. Historically, Rajasthan and Kolkata have engaged in thrilling encounters, and another nail-biting game is anticipated.
Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Rajasthan Royals | 14 |
Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 |
Weather & Pitch Report:
| Temperature | 27°C |
| Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
| Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
| Best Suited To | Pace |
| Average 1st innings score | 188 |
Record of Chasing Teams:
Records | Poor |
Winning % | 35% |
Predicted Playing 11s:
Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (©), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Kolkata Knight Riders: Quinton de Kock (wk), Ajinkya Rahane (©), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora
Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction:
Captaincy Picks:
Riyan Parag, who scored just 4 runs in the last match, remains Rajasthan Royals’ key middle-order batter. |
Varun Chakravarthy, Kolkata’s leg-spinner, took one wicket in the last game and is a vital middle-over threat. |
Top Picks:
Venkatesh Iyer, Kolkata’s left-handed batter, scored just 6 runs last game but remains a crucial middle-order asset. |
Andre Russell, Kolkata’s explosive all-rounder, scored just 4 runs in the last game but can change the game with bat and ball. |
Budget Picks:
Nitish Rana, Rajasthan’s dependable left-handed batter, anchors the middle order with his stroke play. |
Maheesh Theekshana, Rajasthan’s off-spinner, provides crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs. |
Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Riyan Parag & Varun Chakaravarthy |
Vice-Captain | Andre Russell & Venkatesh Iyer |
Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
Keepers – Sanju Samson
Batsmen – Yashasvi Jaiswal, Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane
All-rounders – Sunil Narine, Andre Russell (vc), Riyan Parag (c), Nitish Rana
Bowlers – Varun Chakravarthy, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande
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Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
Keepers – Sanju Samson
Batsmen – Yashasvi Jaiswal, Venkatesh Iyer (vc), Ajinkya Rahane
All-rounders – Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Riyan Parag
Bowlers – Varun Chakravarthy (c), Harshit Rana, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande
Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Kunal Singh Rathore | 7.0 credits | DNP |
Manish Pandey | 5.0 credits | DNP |
Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Riyan Parag |
GL Captaincy Choice | Varun Chakaravarthy |
Punt Picks | Harshit Rana and Nitish Rana |
Dream11 Combination | 1-3-3-4 |
Match Winner Prediction:
With a strong squad, Rajasthan Royals are favorites to win this encounter.
