Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the sixth match of IPL 2025 on Wednesday, March 26, at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Both teams are coming off losses in their opening matches of the season and will be eager to bounce back with a win in this exciting clash.

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KKR lost their first match by seven wickets against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) while RR fell short in a high-scoring contest against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The Royals conceded a massive 286 runs, although their batters put up a spirited fight scoring 242 in reply.

Both teams are looking to secure their first win of IPL 2025 in what promises to be a high-scoring game at Guwahati's batting-friendly Barsapara Stadium.

Match Details

Match: RR vs KKR, Match 6 IPL 2025

Date: March 26, 2025

Time: 07:30 PM IST

Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati

Live streaming: JioStar

Live broadcast: Star Sports

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RR vs KKR Pitch Report at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati

The surface at Barsapara Cricket Stadium is known to favor the batters, making it a venue that often produces high-scoring encounters. With an average first-innings score of 180 fans can expect another run-fest in this match. Bowlers especially pacers may struggle but spinners might find some assistance as the game progresses.

Rajasthan Royals against Kolkata Knight Riders Head-to-Head Record

Matches played: 30

Won by RR: 14

Won by KKR: 14

NR: 2

RR vs KKR Playing XI Prediction

Rajasthan Royals Playing XI (Predicted)

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c/wk), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande.

Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI (Predicted)

Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock (wk), Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy.

Key Players to Watch in RR vs KKR Match 6

Sanju Samson (RR - Wicketkeeper-Batter):

Sanju Samson RR's regular captain is expected to miss the game due to a finger injury, with Riyan Parag possibly leading in his absence. If Samson plays as impact player his consistency and aggressive batting (529 runs against KKR) could be a game-changer.

Sunil Narine (KKR - All-rounder):

Narine’s mystery spin and explosive batting make him KKR’s X-factor. He had a decent knock of 44 runs against RCB in the previous match and will be crucial for KKR both with the ball and bat.

Quinton de Kock (KKR - Wicketkeeper-Batter):

Replacing Phil Salt Quinton de Kock brings his experience and aggressive batting to KKR’s top order. With over 500 IPL runs in playoff seasons de Kock is expected to make an impact.

Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR - Spinner):

KKR’s leading wicket-taker in IPL 2024 Varun Chakaravarthy’s mystery spin will challenge RR's top-order batters. His variations make him a key player in the middle overs.

RR vs KKR Match 6 Winner Prediction, Who Will Win?

This contest is evenly poised with both teams eager to get their first win of the season. Rajasthan Royals may hold a slight advantage due to their balanced squad and bowling depth. If Yashasvi Jaiswal gives them a strong start RR can control the game.

However KKR’s strengths including their experienced spinners like Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine, could give them the edge especially if they win the toss and chase a target. It’s a close call, but Rajasthan Royals are tipped to win Match 6 given their depth in bowling and overall balance.