Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST (14:00 GMT)
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
The RR vs KKR are set to faceoff on March 26, 2025, in the sixth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. The encounter will take place at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, with the match commencing at 7:30 PM IST (14:00 GMT). Both teams will be aiming to secure a crucial early-season victory to build momentum. The Rajasthan Royals will rely on star performers like Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Sanju Samson, while Kolkata Knight Riders will look to players like Venkatesh Iyer and Sunil Narine to make an impact. Because of its reputation for favouring batters, the Barsapara pitch promises a thrilling match with much of scoring potential. Fans can stream the game on Disney+ Hotstar and watch the live broadcast on Star Sports. With the fervent support of the Guwahati crowd, this matchup is anticipated to be an exciting IPL 2025 spectacle.
RR vs KKR 2024: Performance Recap at ACA Stadium, Guwahati
Unfortunately, due to persistent rain, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match between the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), which was supposed to take place at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on May 19, 2024, was called off before a ball was bowled. The ground crew was unable to get the pitch ready for play due to the constant rain, even though they were hoping for a change in the weather. At around 10:50 PM local time, the match authorities formally cancelled the game following multiple inspections. Because there was no outcome, both sides received one point apiece in accordance with IPL rules.
Both teams were affected significantly by the postponed game. The Rajasthan Royals finished the league stage with 17 points from 14 games after earning the solitary point. Despite their excellent season-long play, the washout prevented them from contending for a top-two finish. Consequently, RR was positioned in the Eliminator match rather than Qualifier 1 and took third place on the points table. The Kolkata Knight Riders, on the other hand, who had previously dominated the league, finished first in the rankings with 20 points and a remarkable net run rate (NRR) of +1.428. KKR’s momentum heading into the playoffs may have been hampered by the cancellation of their last two league-stage games, despite their excellent play.
There have been many weather-related cancellations at Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium, and this postponed game only added to the venue’s record of rain-affected games. For the thousands of spectators who had come to see the eagerly awaited match between RR and KKR, the lack of action was disappointing. But with KKR taking on the second-place team from Qualifier 1 and RR getting ready for a pivotal Eliminator match, both teams turned their attention to the playoffs.
Clash Between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders
The Indian Premier League (IPL) matchup between the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has always been eagerly awaited. Fans find their matches exciting because both sides bring a rich history, elite players, and an aggressive style of play to the pitch. As a result of their many meetings over the years, RR and KKR have developed fierce rivalries and memorable experiences.
KKR has frequently depended on power hitters like Andre Russell and Venkatesh Iyer because of its aggressive batting order and solid foundation of seasoned players. However, RR has demonstrated its skill with reliable players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, a rising star, and Sanju Samson. The tactical fight is further complicated by the strategic leadership of both teams, which makes their games unpredictable.
This rivalry will continue with the forthcoming match on March 26, 2025, at Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Early in the season, both teams will be keen to assert their supremacy. Because of KKR’s desire for a fast start and RR’s home advantage, spectators can anticipate an exciting match full of explosive batting, clever bowling, and pivotal moments. The outcome of this game may determine how both clubs play in the 2025 Indian Premier League.
Team news
The teams for the next match have been revealed by the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and they include a mix of seasoned veterans and up-and-coming talent. Ajinkya Rahane, a seasoned top-order batsman, will captain the Kolkata Knight Riders, with all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer acting as vice-captain. Riyan Parag, a top-order batsman, will lead the Rajasthan Royals.
Rajasthan Royals Squad: Riyan Parag (c) – top-order batter, Jofra Archer – bowler, Ashok Sharma – bowler, Tushar Deshpande – bowler, Shubham Dubey – middle-order batter, Fazalhaq Farooqi – bowler, Wanindu Hasaranga – allrounder,Shimron Hetmyer – middle-order batte, Yashasvi Jaiswal – opening batter,Dhruv Jurel † – wicketkeeper batter, Kumar Kartikeya – bowle, Akash Madhwal – bowler, Kwena Maphaka – bowler, Nitish Rana – middle-order batter
Kunal Singh Rathore – wicketkeeper batter, Sanju Samson – wicketkeeper batter, Sandeep Sharma – bowler,Vaibhav Suryavanshi – batter,Maheesh Theekshana – bowler, Yudhvir Singh – bowler
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad:Ajinkya Rahane (c) – top-order batter,Venkatesh Iyer (vc) – allrounder, Moeen Ali – batting allrounder, Vaibhav Arora – bowler, Quinton de Kock – wicketkeeper batter, Harshit Rana – bowler,Spencer Johnson – bowler, Mayank Markande – bowler, Sunil Narine – bowling allrounder, Anrich Nortje – bowler, Manish Pandey – top-order batter, Rovman Powell – middle-order batter, Angkrish Raghuvanshi – top-order batter, Rahmanullah Gurbaz – wicketkeeper batter, Ramandeep Singh – middle-order batter, Anukul Roy – allrounder, Andre Russell – allrounder, Chetan Sakariya – bowler, Rinku Singh – middle-order batter, Luvnith Sisodia – wicketkeeper batter, Varun Chakravarthy – bowler
The upcoming match on March 26, 2025, will mark the first official encounter between RR and KKR at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
