The IPL 2025 season continues with one of the most anticipated matches — Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This 6th match of the Indian Premier League will be played on Wednesday, 26th March 2025, at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
We will share the complete KKR vs RR prediction, kkr vs rr dream11 prediction 6th match, playing XI, pitch report, player stats, and overall stats with insights and tips from Cricketids.com.
KKR vs RR Match Preview
The cricket fans are all geared up to witness another exciting battle in the IPL 2025. Both teams are eager to bounce back after facing defeats in their first matches.
Rajasthan Royals Team Review
Rajasthan Royals lost their opening match to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 44 runs. Despite winning the toss and electing to field, their bowlers conceded 286 runs in 20 overs. Tushar Deshpande was the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets. The batting effort was commendable but not enough to chase the mammoth target. Dhruv Jurel shone with 70 runs off 35 balls, and Sanju Samson added 66 runs off 37 balls.
Kolkata Knight Riders Team Review
KKR lost their first match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 7 wickets. Batting first, they scored 174 runs, with captain Ajinkya Rahane top-scoring with 56 runs off 31 balls. Sunil Narine contributed a solid 44 runs off 26 balls. The bowling attack failed to defend the target, with only Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Vaibhav Arora managing to pick one wicket each.
Performance in Recent Five Matches
- Rajasthan Royals: 2 wins out of the last 5 matches
- Kolkata Knight Riders: 3 wins out of the last 5 matches
KKR vs RR Match Prediction & Betting Tips
- Rajasthan Royals are considered favorites due to their strong batting lineup and experienced bowling unit.
- Key factors making RR favorites:
- Strong and experienced squad
- Power hitters and reliable bowlers
- Home ground advantage for KKR is missing as the match is in Guwahati.
- Winning chances:
- Rajasthan Royals: 52%
- Kolkata Knight Riders: 48%
Today IPL Toss Prediction
According to toss prediction, the team winning the toss will most likely choose to field first as chasing has been more successful in recent IPL matches.
KKR vs RR Pitch Report
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- The pitch is batting-friendly with some turn for spinners later in the game.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 161
- Highest Total Recorded: 237/3 (IND vs RSA)
- Weather: Pleasant with mild rain possibilities, but a full match is expected.
KKR vs RR Match Preview Key Players to Watch
- Sanju Samson (RR)
- Dhruv Jurel (RR)
- Ajinkya Rahane (KKR)
- Sunil Narine (KKR)
KKR vs RR Playing XI Prediction
Rajasthan Royals Probable Playing XI:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shubham Dubey
- Nitish Rana
- Riyan Parag (c)
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Jofra Archer
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Tushar Deshpande
- Sandeep Sharma
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing XI:
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Ajinkya Rahane (c)
- Rinku Singh
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Sunil Narine
- Andre Russell
- Ramandeep Singh
- Spencer Johnson
- Harshit Rana
- Varun Chakaravarthy
Dream11 Fantasy Team Predictions for KKR vs RR
RR vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Team Lineup (Prediction)
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Venue Details
- Stadium: Barsapara Cricket Stadium (Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Cricket Stadium)
- Location: Guwahati, Assam
- Capacity: 40,000
- Floodlights: Yes
Venue Scoring Pattern in T20s
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total matches | 7 |
| Matches won batting first | 3 |
| Matches won bowling first | 3 |
| Average 1st innings score | 161 |
| Highest total recorded | 237/3 (IND vs RSA) |
| Highest score chased | 225/5 (AUS vs IND) |
| Lowest total recorded | 118/10 (IND vs AUS) |
RR Squad for IPL 2025
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and others.
KKR Squad for IPL 2025
Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Anrich Nortje, and others.
Conclusion
The KKR vs RR match preview suggests a high-octane clash between two competitive teams. While both teams look strong on paper, Rajasthan Royals are slightly ahead in the ipl match prediction for this 6th match of IPL 2025. According to the experts at cricketids.com, RR has the edge due to its balanced squad and batting form.
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