Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Night Rider (KKR) face each other in the sixth game of IPL 2025. The game is scheduled to take place on Wednesday (March 26th) at Barsa Para Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
Both teams have begun their campaigns in defeat and are desperate to win the upcoming games. KKR lost to Royal Challenger Bengaluru at home, but RR suffered a loss against Sunrise Hyderabad.
So, we’re watching a preview of the RR vs KKR match as KKR appears to open an account in IPL 2025.
RR vs KKR Match Preview – IPL 2025, Match 6:
RR vs KKR, date and venue:
The upcoming RR vs. KKR matches will take place on Wednesday (March 26th) at Barsa Para Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The match will be played from IST from 7:30pm.
squad:
Rajasthan Royals:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel (W), Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeepharhaq Fareoqi, Kumarkharki, kumarkiroqui Singh Charak, Maheesh Teekshana, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kunal Singh Rathore
Kolkatanite Rider:
Quinton de Kock (W), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rink Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Allirah Johnson, Vaibhav Arora Nortje, Rovman Powell, Anukul Roy, Mayank Markande, Chetan Sakaryya, Luvnith Sisodia
RR vs KKR Key Battle:
Sunil Narine vs Mahesh Theeekshana:
This is a battle where you can set the tone for the remaining innings. KKR turns to Sunil Narin again for an explosive start from the bat. The West Indies star got off to a start in his previous game against RCB, playing a fantastic knock from just 26 balls to 44 runs.
He touches and watches carefully, paying attention to another shocking knock on the bat. Meanwhile, RR hopes Maheesh Theekshana is holding back Narine. The Sri Lankan spinner cheaply rejected Abhishek Sharma in the previous game, and has been paying attention to similar results against Narin.
Sanju Samson vs Anrich Nortje:
Sanju Samson was impressed by the bats while RR launched the campaign with losses. The right-handed batsman gave RR a flying start by breaking 66 runs from just 37 balls. With his form on his side, Samson is looking at another good start.
KKR would be hoping that the RR star won’t last long in the crease. The responsibility is on their fast Bowler Henrich Nortier, sending Samson back quickly. Nortje didn’t play the first game, but it is expected to become part of the upcoming game’s play Eleven. Samson has struggled with short delivery these days, and Nortier can take advantage of that weakness.
Dhruv Jurel vs Varun Chakravarthy:
Dhruv Jurel was also impressed by the bat against SRH. The wicketkeeper batter had an impressive 70-run knock. He got the run from just 35 balls with the help of five fours and six sixes.
Jurell is looking at another good outing with Bat in the upcoming game. The responsibility for ensuring that Jurel doesn’t score big again will be at KKR’s spin spearhead Varun Chakravarthy.
The right-handed spinner has an unforgettable game against the RCB, and he’s focused on a better show against the RR.
RR vs KKR Key Players:
RR -Sanjuu Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Juel, Shimron Hetmyer and Wandu Hasaranga will become key players in RR.
KKR- Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell and Anrich Nortje will become key players in KKR.
RR vs KKR weather report:
There are no forecasts for rain during the match in Guwahati. Temperatures are set in your mid-20s throughout the game.
Conclusion:
Both KKR and RR will gain early momentum as they aim for much needed victory in the upcoming games. Another defeat certainly won’t derail their campaign, but it could put them under pressure.