The Barsapara Cricket Stadium is set to witness a battle of redemption as Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clash in Match 6 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Both teams enter the contest eager to turn the tide after disappointing starts to their campaign. (Schedule | Teams | Points Table)
For RR, the season opener was a wake-up call. Their bowlers endured a torrid time against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), conceding a record 286 runs — the second-highest total in IPL history. Despite a valiant counterattack led by Sanju Samson (63 off 31) and Dhruv Jurel (55 off 26), they fell 44 runs short.
The Royals will be desperate to tighten their bowling unit, with Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal needing to step up.
On the other hand, KKR라이브 바카라 return to action was far from ideal. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) comfortably chased down their 179-run target with seven wickets in hand. However, new skipper Ajinkya Rahane showed promise, anchoring KKR라이브 바카라 innings with a well-crafted 56, while Sunil Narine라이브 바카라 aggressive 44 hinted at his return to top form. With firepower in both departments, the Knights will aim for their first win under Rahane라이브 바카라 leadership.
Rajasthan Royals Vs Kolkata Knight Riders Weather Forecast
The cricketing gods seem to be in favor of an uninterrupted clash, with no rain forecast for Guwahati on Wednesday. Temperatures will hover around 28°C (82°F) in the evening, with humidity at a manageable 60%. Fans can expect clear skies and an electrifying contest under the floodlights.
Dew might come into play in the second innings, which could make gripping the ball difficult for spinners and aid batters further. Teams could opt to bowl first, considering the impact of dew on the pitch later in the game.
Rajasthan Royals Vs Kolkata Knight Riders Pitch Report
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati has gained a reputation for high-scoring encounters. With an average first-innings winning score of 198, batters are expected to dominate the proceedings. While spinners can extract some turn as the match progresses, pacers might have a slight edge in striking early. The team batting second has won 67% of the games at this venue, making the toss crucial.
Full squads
Rajasthan Royals
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubham Dubey, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (capt), Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Sanju Samson, Kunal Singh Rathore, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ashok Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Kolkata Knight Riders
Quinton de Kock, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (capt), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Anrich Nortje, Manish Pandey, Vaibhav Arora, Anukul Roy, Luvnith Sisodia, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Moeen Ali, Rovman Powell, Mayank Markande, Chetan Sakariya
