Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders: The sixth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will see Rajasthan Royals clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
Both teams after having a disappointing start in their campaign openers will aim to secure their first victory in the ongoing 18th season.
As Sanju Samson is recovering from a finger injury, keeping wickets would be a challenging task. Hence, Riyan Parag is expected to lead RR for the next two games and Samson will continue as an impact player. Although Rajasthan batters performed well in their previous match, chasing a 287-run target was completely impossible against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
On the other hand, KKR after a disappointing 7-wicket loss to RCB aims to strengthen their batting unit, particularly in the middle order.
This preview outlines the essential details such as the head-to-head stats, weather and pitch conditions, toss winner’s decision, probable playing XI, and impact players to determine the winner of this high-voltage clash.
Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 Match Details
| Season | 18th Season |
| Match Number | 06 |
| Match Date | March 26 |
| Match Day | Wednesday |
| Timings | 07:30 pm IST |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati |
| Seating Capacity | 37,800 |
Head-to-Head Stats of RR vs KKR in IPL (From 2008 to 2024)
Out of 30 games played, KKR and RR have secured 14 wins each and the head-to-head stats are tabulated below in detail:
| Total Matches Played | 30 |
| Matches Won by RR | 14 |
| Matches Won by KKR | 14 |
| No Result | 2 |
| KKR Highest Total vs RR | 223/6 in 20 overs (in IPL 2024) |
| KKR Lowest Total vs RR | 125 all-out in 19 overs (IPL 2013) |
| RR Highest Total vs KKR | 224/8 in 20 overs (in IPL 2024) |
| RR Lowest Total vs KKR | 81 all-out in 15.2 overs (in IPL 2011) |
| Matches in Guhawati (RR vs KKR) | Abandoned Match (in IPL 2024) |
| Rajasthan Records at Baraspara Stadium (Out of 4 IPL matches played since 2023) | 1 Win, 2 Losses, and a No Result |
RR vs KKR IPL 2025: Weather Forecast, Pitch Nature and Predicted Toss Winner’s Decision
- Weather Forecast:
- Temperature during the match: 19 °C to 27 °C.
- Humidity: Above 75% to 82%.
- Wind Speed: 9 km/hr to 15 km/hr
- Cloud Cover: 0% (Clear Sky)
- Probability of Rainfall: Very Low (1% to 5%)
- Pitch Type and Nature: The pitches at Barsapara stadium have been a batting paradise, that offers decent pace and bounce, thereby allowing batters to play their shots freely. Even though the pitch slows down as the game progresses, it is still favorable for high-scoring contests. However, bowlers will have a tough time dealing against seasoned and power-hitting batters and need to come up with a unique strategy to prevent the flow of runs.
The following are the records and stats in IPL at this venue:- Overall matches played: 4
- Teams Won Batting First: 2
- Teams Won Batting Second: 1
- No Result: 1
- Highest Total posted by any team: Rajasthan Royals (199/4 in 20 overs) vs Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023.
- Lowest Total posted by any team: Delhi Capitals (142/9 in 20 overs) vs Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2023.
- Highest target chased by any team successfully: Punjab Kings (145/5 in 18.5 overs) vs Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024.
- Lowest target defended by any team successfully: Punjab Kings (197/4 in 20 overs) vs Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2023.
- Expected toss winner’s decision: The toss-winning captain would decide to bowl first and prefer to chase targets. However, the first batting teams will have a slight advantage to post as much higher total as possible. You can expect 200+ totals in both innings.
Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025: Probable Playing XI and Impact Players
Several experts have predicted the following set of players to be a part of Rajasthan and Kolkata’s playing XI and impact substitutes list:
Rajasthan Royals Expected Playing XI:
| S.No | Player | Overseas / Indian | Role |
| 1. | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Indian | Batter |
| 2. | Shubham Dubey | Indian | Batter |
| 3. | Riyan Parag (Captain) | Indian | All-rounder |
| 4. | Dhruv Jurel | Indian | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 5. | Shimron Hetmyer | Overseas | Batter |
| 6. | Nitish Rana | Indian | All-rounder |
| 7. | Kunal Singh Rathore | Indian | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 8. | Maheesh Theekshana | Overseas | Bowler |
| 9. | Tushar Deshpande | Indian | Bowler |
| 10. | Akash Madhwal | Indian | Bowler |
| 11. | Sandeep Sharma | Indian | Bowler |
5 Expected Impact Players of Rajasthan Royals to be listed during the toss:
| S.No | Player | Overseas / Indian | Role |
| 1. | Sanju Samson (Expected Choice) | Indian | Batter |
| 2. | Akash Madhwal | Indian | Bowler |
| 3. | Wanindu Hasaranga | Overseas | Bowler |
| 4. | Kwena Maphaka | Overseas | Bowler |
| 5. | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Indian | Batter |
Kolkata Knight Riders Expected Playing XI:
| S.No | Player | Overseas / Indian | Role |
| 1. | Quinton de Kock | Overseas | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 2. | Sunil Narine | Overseas | All-rounder |
| 3. | Ajinkya Rahane (Captain) | Indian | Batter |
| 4. | Venkatesh Iyer | Indian | All-rounder |
| 5. | Angkrish Raghuvanshi | Indian | Batter |
| 6. | Rinku Singh | Indian | Batter |
| 7. | Manish Pandey | Indian | Batter |
| 8. | Andre Russell | Overseas | All-rounder |
| 9. | Ramandeep Singh | Indian | All-rounder |
| 10. | Harshit Rana | Indian | Bowler |
| 11. | Varun Chakravarthy | Indian | Bowler |
5 Expected Impact Players of Kolkata Knight Riders to be listed during the toss:
| S.No | Player | Overseas / Indian | Role |
| 1. | Spencer Johnson | Overseas | Bowler |
| 2. | Moeen Ali (Expected Choice) | Overseas | Bowler |
| 3. | Anukul Roy | Indian | All-rounder |
| 4. | Vaibhav Arora | Indian | Bowler |
| 5. | Luvnith Sisodia | Indian | Batter |
Where to watch RR vs KKR Match IPL 2025? Streaming and Telecast Details
The match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and its official website, while Star Sports Network will telecast the Live content for all fans residing in India.
Winning Prediction of Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders: Final Thoughts
Based on the head-to-head stats, Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders have equal chances of winning the game. Regardless of whether they bat first or second, the team that exhibits their intent to accumulate runs by including a strong set of batters in their playing XI is certain to triumph in the forthcoming match.