The sixth match of TATA IPL 2025 is set to be a thrilling contest as Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Both teams are desperate for a win after losing their opening games, making this clash even more crucial in the early stage of the tournament.
Toss Update & Team Lineups
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and opted to bowl first, banking on his team’s bowling attack to restrict Rajasthan to a manageable total. With only three matches as interim captain, Riyan Parag leads Rajasthan Royals in their home ground, looking to inspire a comeback.
Playing XIs:
Rajasthan Royals (RR): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Mahesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Quinton de Kock (WK), Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy.
RR vs KKR: Match Preview
Rajasthan Royals, despite their strong squad, stumbled in their first match and now look to bounce back with key players Jaiswal, Samson, and Archer taking center stage. Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders boast a formidable lineup featuring Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, and Moeen Ali, who can turn the game around in a matter of overs.
With KKR opting to bowl first, they aim to exploit the early conditions and put pressure on Rajasthan’s batting lineup. RR, on the other hand, will need to put up a solid total and back it up with disciplined bowling.
What’s at Stake?
Both teams need a victory to gain momentum in IPL 2025 and stay in contention for the playoffs. The outcome of this match could define their strategies moving forward in the tournament.
Stay tuned for live updates and post-match analysis of this exciting encounter.
