The excitement continues in IPL 2025 as Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 6th match of the tournament on March 26. This thrilling encounter will be held at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, as both teams look to secure their first victory of the season after suffering defeats in their opening matches.
Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Recent Performance
Rajasthan Royals were outclassed by Sunrisers Hyderabad in their first game, losing by 33 runs despite commendable efforts from Dhruv Jurel and Sanju Samson. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders fell short against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, losing by seven wickets despite Ajinkya Rahane’s valiant half-century. Both teams will be eager to bounce back and register their first win of IPL 2025.
Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 14 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 |
The head-to-head record between these two teams is evenly matched, making this encounter even more intriguing. With both teams hungry for victory, expect a nail-biting contest.
GT VS PBKS LAST MATCH RESULT
Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Weather & Pitch Report
- Temperature: 27°C
- Weather Forecast: Clear Sky
- Pitch Behaviour: Batting-friendly
- Best Suited To: Pace bowlers
- Average 1st Innings Score: 188
- Record of Chasing Teams: Poor (Winning Percentage: 35%)
The Barsapara pitch is known for assisting batters, making it a high-scoring venue. However, pacers can extract some movement, especially under the lights.
Predicted Playing 11s for Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Rajasthan Royals Playing 11 (Predicted):
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 Playing 11 (Predicted):
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
Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Captaincy Picks:
- Riyan Parag (RR): Despite scoring just 4 runs in the last match, he remains a key middle-order batter with an aggressive approach.
- Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR): The right-arm leg-spinner took one wicket in the last game and continues to be a threat in the middle overs.
Top Picks:
- Venkatesh Iyer (KKR): The left-hander scored only 6 runs in the last match but is crucial in the middle order.
- Andre Russell (KKR): A dynamic all-rounder who, despite scoring just 4 runs in the previous match, can be a game-changer with both bat and ball.
Budget Picks:
- Nitish Rana (RR): A dependable left-handed batter who can stabilize the middle order and accelerate when needed.
- Maheesh Theekshana (RR): A crafty off-spinner who provides crucial breakthroughs and control in the middle overs.
