IPL 2025: The sixth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will be played today, March 26, at the Barasapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Both teams lost their opening matches, so they will be eager to secure their first win. Rajasthan’s bowling was weak in their previous game, while Kolkata struggled in both batting and bowling departments.
Barasapara Stadium Pitch Report
The Barasapara Cricket Stadium pitch is generally considered favorable for batters. The team batting first usually has an advantage, as the pitch slows down in the second innings, aiding spinners.
Barasapara Stadium IPL Stats:
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Total Matches: 4
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Wins by Team Batting First: 2
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Wins by Team Chasing: 1
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Highest Score: 199/4 (Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals, 2023)
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Highest Successful Chase: 145/5 (Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals)
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Average First Innings Score: 180 runs
The team winning the toss is likely to opt for batting first to take advantage of the favorable conditions and let their bowlers exploit the slowing pitch later.
RR vs KKR: Head-to-Head Record
Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders have faced each other 29 times. Both teams have won 14 matches each, with one match ending without a result. Rajasthan has also claimed victory twice in Super Overs.
Predicted Playing 11
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
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Yashasvi Jaiswal
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Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper)
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Riyan Parag (Captain)
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Nitish Rana
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Dhruv Jurel
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Shimron Hetmyer
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Shubham Dubey
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Jofra Archer
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Maheesh Theekshana
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Tushar Deshpande
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Fazalhaq Farooqi
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Impact Player: Sandeep Sharma
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
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Sunil Narine
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Quinton de Kock (Wicketkeeper)
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Ajinkya Rahane (Captain)
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Venkatesh Iyer
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Angkrish Raghuvanshi
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Rinku Singh
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Andre Russell
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Ramandeep Singh
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Harshit Rana
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Spencer Johnson
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Varun Chakravarthy
Potential Star Performers
Best Batter: Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson has an impressive IPL record, especially in the initial matches. In the previous game, he scored 66 runs off 37 balls. He could once again deliver a powerful knock on the batting-friendly Guwahati pitch.
Best Bowler: Sunil Narine
KKR’s veteran spinner Sunil Narine remains a key challenge for batters with his mysterious deliveries. In the last game, he dismissed Devdutt Padikkal. On the slow Guwahati pitch, his performance could be a game-changer.
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Considering the pitch report and the current form of both teams, the toss will be a decisive factor. The team winning the toss might choose to bowl first and take advantage of the slowing pitch in the second innings.
Scenario 1: If Rajasthan Royals win the toss and bowl first:
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Powerplay Score: 45-55 runs
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KKR Total: 190-200 runs
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Rajasthan Royals likely to win
Scenario 2: If Kolkata Knight Riders win the toss and bowl first:
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Powerplay Score: 50-60 runs
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RR Total: 200-210 runs
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Kolkata Knight Riders likely to win
Key Factor: All-Rounder Performance
All-rounders like Andre Russell (KKR) and Riyan Parag (RR) could play a decisive role in this game. Russell’s explosive batting and Parag’s excellent form could be game-changers for their respective teams.
Fantasy Team Suggestions
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Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson (C), Quinton de Kock
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Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh
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All-rounders: Andre Russell (VC), Sunil Narine
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Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Varun Chakravarthy, Fazalhaq Farooqi
The IPL 2025 match between RR and KKR promises to be a thrilling contest. Rajasthan’s strong batting lineup will face Kolkata’s potent bowling attack. The toss will be crucial, and fans can expect a high-scoring game with several standout performances.
