Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders: IPL 2025 Match Preview
The Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set to clash in the sixth match of IPL 2025 on Wednesday, March 26, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
RR began their campaign with a 44-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Their bowling attack struggled as SRH’s formidable batting lineup posted a massive 286/6, powered by Ishan Kishan’s century and Travis Head’s fifty. RR responded with a spirited effort, scoring 242/6, thanks to fifties from Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel, but fell short.
Meanwhile, defending champions KKR suffered a 7-wicket loss in their opening match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Chasing 175, RCB secured victory in under 17 overs, courtesy of fifties from Phil Salt and Virat Kohli.
As both teams prepare for this crucial encounter, here’s a detailed match preview and predictions:
Match Details
- Match: RR vs KKR, Match 6
- Date: March 24, 2025
- Time: 07:30 PM IST
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
- Live Broadcast: Star Sports
Head-to-Head Record
RR and KKR have faced each other 30 times in the IPL, with both teams winning 14 matches each and two games ending without a result.
- Total Matches Played: 30
- RR Wins: 14
- KKR Wins: 14
- Last 5 Matches: RR – 3 wins | KKR – 1 win
Pitch Report & Conditions
- Pitch Type: Balanced, offering support to both batsmen and bowlers.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 135
- Chasing Record: Teams batting first have won 2 out of 3 completed IPL matches at this venue.
- Weather: No rain is forecasted, with temperatures expected to hover in the mid-20s.
Probable Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shubham Dubey, Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma
Kolkata Knight Riders:
Quinton de Kock (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Anrich Nortje, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
Form and Fitness
Neither team has major injury concerns ahead of the match.
Score Prediction
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
|---|---|---|
| RR | 180-190 | 160-170 |
| KKR | 160-170 | 150-160 |
Key Players to Watch
RR:
Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma
KKR:
Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje
Best Batsman Prediction
- RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal or Sanju Samson
- KKR: Quinton de Kock or Ajinkya Rahane
Best Bowler Prediction
- RR: Sandeep Sharma or Maheesh Theekshana
- KKR: Varun Chakravarthy or Anrich Nortje
Conclusion: Who Will Win?
RR are predicted to emerge victorious in this clash against KKR. Stay tuned for an exciting contest!
