IPL 2025 RR vs KKR: Key Moments and Live Coverage

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 continues with an exciting clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 26 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Both teams are eager to secure their first win of the season after facing defeats in their opening matches.

Rajasthan Royals’ Recent Performance

In their season opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad, RR’s bowlers struggled, allowing their opponents to post a formidable 286/6. Despite a valiant effort from the batsmen, including half-centuries from Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel, RR fell short, finishing at 242/6. Tushar Deshpande was notable with the ball, claiming three wickets but conceding 44 runs.

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Recent Performance

KKR faced Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their opening match. Batting first, KKR managed 174/8, with captain Ajinkya Rahane scoring a fluent half-century. However, their bowlers couldn’t contain RCB’s batsmen, who chased down the target in 16.2 overs, winning by seven wickets. Sunil Narine was the only bowler with economical figures, finishing with 1/27 in his four-over spell.

IPL 2025: Head-to-Head Record

Historically, RR and KKR have faced each other 29 times in the IPL, with both teams winning 14 matches each, and one match yielding no result. This balanced record adds an extra layer of anticipation to their upcoming encounter.

Rajasthan Royals will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 6 of IPL 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26, 2025, and will begin at 7:30 PM (IST). Fans can catch the live action on the JioHotstar through both the app and website.

Pitch Report

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium has hosted four IPL matches to date. Teams batting first have won twice, while chasing teams have secured one victory. The highest total recorded at this venue is 199/4 by RR against Delhi Capitals in 2023. The average first-innings score here is around 180, suggesting a batting-friendly surface.

Predicted Playing XIs

For Rajasthan Royals, the likely lineup includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag (captain), Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, and Fazalhaq Farooqi. Sandeep Sharma is expected to feature as the impact player.

Kolkata Knight Riders are expected to field Sunil Narine, Quinton De Kock (wicketkeeper), Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Venkatesh Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakravarthy, and Harshit Rana. Anukul Roy might serve as the impact player.

Key Players to Watch

Sanju Samson’s form with the bat will be crucial for RR, along with Tushar Deshpande’s performance with the ball. For KKR, captain Ajinkya Rahane’s leadership and batting prowess, coupled with Sunil Narine’s all-round capabilities, will be pivotal.

Match Prediction

Both teams are coming off losses and will be eager to register their first win. Considering the balanced head-to-head record and current form, the match is expected to be closely contested. However, KKR’s experience and depth might give them a slight edge over RR in this encounter.