IPL 2025 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Prediction – 6th T20, Dream11 Prediction, Betting Tips, Playing XI, Pitch & Weather Report

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The Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals prediction for the 6th IPL 2025 match promises an exciting clash at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati (March 26, 2025, 7:30 PM). KKR, despite their recent loss, are favorites due to their strong batting lineup, while RR looks to bounce back after a heavy defeat.

Match Details

Match	KKR vs RR, 6th IPL 2025 Match
Date	Wednesday, 26th March 2025
Time	7:30 PM (Local Time)
Venue	Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Series	IPL 2025

Team Previews

Kolkata Knight Riders Preview

Kolkata Knight Riders also started their IPL 2024 campaign with a loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), failing to defend 175 runs. Their batting lacked power in the death overs, and their bowlers struggled against RCB’s aggressive chase. Ajinkya Rahane and his team must regroup and put up a stronger fight.

Batting: Strong Top Order, Weak Finishers

KKR’s batting unit got off to a solid start but failed to capitalize in the final overs, resulting in a below-par total.

• Openers (Quinton de Kock & Sunil Narine):
  • De Kock missed out last game but remains one of KKR’s most experienced batters.
  • Narine scored 44 off 26 balls, proving his all-round value.
• Middle Order (Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer & Angkrish Raghuvanshi):
  • Rahane was KKR’s best batter, scoring 56 off 31 balls with 6 fours and 4 sixes.
  • Venkatesh Iyer and Raghuvanshi provided brief cameos but need to bat longer.
• Finishers (Rinku Singh & Andre Russell):
  • Russell & Rinku Singh failed to finish strong, scoring only 12 runs combined.
  • KKR relies heavily on Russell’s power-hitting, and he must fire in this game.

Bowling: Struggled to Defend 175

KKR’s bowling unit was ineffective against RCB, conceding 175 runs in just 16.2 overs. Their bowlers need to tighten their lines and take wickets in key moments.

• New Ball (Vaibhav Arora & Spencer Johnson):
  • Both pacers struggled in the powerplay, failing to take early wickets.
  • They must improve swing control and accuracy.
• Spin Attack (Sunil Narine & Varun Chakaravarthy):
  • Narine was KKR’s best bowler, taking 1 wicket for 27 runs in 4 overs.
  • Chakaravarthy was expensive, leaking 43 runs, but remains a key wicket-taker.
• Supporting Bowlers (Harshit Rana & Andre Russell):
  • Russell had an off day with the ball and needs to contribute better.
  • Harshit Rana must step up in the death overs.

Key Concerns for KKR:

✅ Need early breakthroughs to avoid a batting onslaught.
✅ Must improve death bowling to prevent teams from chasing easily.
✅ Lower middle order needs to contribute for a bigger total.

Rajasthan Royals Preview

Rajasthan Royals suffered a heavy defeat in their opening game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, conceding a massive 286 runs, the second-highest total in IPL history. Despite a valiant effort with the bat, they fell 44 runs short of the target. Skipper Riyan Parag and his team will be keen to bounce back and address their bowling frailties in their upcoming match.

Batting: Explosive Yet Inconsistent

RR’s batting lineup showed promise in their chase of 287, but they needed a more aggressive start and better partnerships in the middle.

• Sanju Samson & Yashasvi Jaiswal (Openers):
  • Sanju Samson was in top form, scoring 66 off 37 balls with 7 fours and 4 sixes. He will be key to providing a strong start.
  • Jaiswal is known for his aggressive style and needs to fire at the top after missing out in the last game.
• Middle Order (Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana & Dhruv Jurel):
  • Riyan Parag and Nitish Rana had disappointing outings, failing to convert their starts. They will need to step up and anchor the innings.
  • Dhruv Jurel played a blistering knock of 70 off 35 balls, proving he can be a match-winner.
• Finishers (Shimron Hetmyer & Shubham Dubey):
  • Hetmyer (42 runs) and Dubey (34* runs) provided late fireworks but couldn’t take RR over the line.
  • RR will rely on them for quick runs in the death overs.

Bowling: A Major Concern

RR’s bowling was completely dismantled in the last match, conceding 286 runs. They need a better strategy and execution to avoid another batting onslaught.

• Fazalhaq Farooqi & Maheesh Theekshana (New Ball Attack):
  • Both went expensive, but Theekshana at least picked two wickets.
  • They must strike early to contain the opposition’s explosive batting.
• Jofra Archer & Sandeep Sharma (Middle Overs):
  • Archer was ineffective, failing to take a wicket and conceding runs at a high rate.
  • Sandeep Sharma needs to find better lines and variations.
• Supporting Cast (Nitish Rana & Tushar Deshpande):
  • Tushar Deshpande was RR’s best bowler, picking up 3 wickets but still leaking runs.
  • Nitish Rana failed to make an impact and needs to contribute with the ball and bat.

Key Concerns for RR:

✅ Need better powerplay bowling to avoid conceding big totals early.
✅ Must improve death bowling, as they leaked over 100 runs in the final five overs.
✅ Top-order must fire to chase big targets or set competitive totals.

Squads

Rajasthan Royals Squad

Sanju Samson (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Nitish Rana, Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Maheesh Theekshana, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Madhwal, Kunal Rathore

Kolkata Knight Riders Squad

Ajinkya Rahane (c), Quinton de Kock, Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Spencer Johnson, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali, Umran Malik

Probable Playing XI

Kolkata Knight Riders

1. Quinton de Kock (wk)
2. Sunil Narine
3. Ajinkya Rahane (c)
4. Venkatesh Iyer
5. Rinku Singh
6. Andre Russell
7. Ramandeep Singh
8. Varun Chakaravarthy
9. Harshit Rana
10. Vaibhav Arora
11. Spencer Johnson

Rajasthan Royals

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal
2. Sanju Samson (c & wk)
3. Riyan Parag
4. Dhruv Jurel
5. Shimron Hetmyer
6. Nitish Rana
7. Wanindu Hasaranga
8. Jofra Archer
9. Sandeep Sharma
10. Maheesh Theekshana
11. Fazalhaq Farooqi

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Today’s Dream11/Fantasy Prediction

Player	Role
Sanju Samson (RR)	Wicketkeeper
Sunil Narine (KKR)	All-rounder
Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR)	Batsman
Rinku Singh (KKR)	Batsman
Andre Russell (KKR)	All-rounder
Riyan Parag (RR)	All-rounder
Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR)	Bowler
Jofra Archer (RR)	Bowler
Harshit Rana (KKR)	Bowler
Fazalhaq Farooqi (RR)	Bowler
Wanindu Hasaranga (RR)	Bowler

Analysis:

• Sanju Samson & Sunil Narine are must-picks for explosive batting.
• Andre Russell & Riyan Parag add all-round value.
• Varun Chakaravarthy & Jofra Archer lead the bowling attacks.

Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

• Captain: Sunil Narine (KKR) – Explosive opener + wicket-taking spinner.
• Vice-Captain: Sanju Samson (RR) – RR’s best batter.

Players to Avoid

1. Nitish Rana (RR) – Inconsistent form.
2. Spencer Johnson (KKR) – Expensive in last match.

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Favourite Team

Kolkata Knight Riders (78% win probability) due to their strong batting depth (Narine, Russell, Rinku) and RR’s bowling struggles.

T20 History

Team	Matches	Won	Lost	Win %
KKR	273	140	126	52.6%
RR	232	118	108	52.2%

Head-to-Head:

• Total Match Played = 30
• Kolkata Knight Riders won = 14
• Rajasthan Royals won = 14
• No Result = 2

Also Check: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Head to Head in IPL – Records, Team & Players Stats

Pitch Report

• Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati: High-scoring ground, favors batters.
• Average 1st innings score: 180-190.
• Spinners (Narine, Varun, Hasaranga) will be crucial in middle overs.

Ground Stats – Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati

City	Guwahati
Country	India
Matches Played	4
Matches Won Batting First	2 (50.00%)
Matches with No Result	1 (25.00%)
Highest Individual Innings	86*	S Dhawan (Punjab Kings)	05/04/2023 v Rajasthan Royals
Best Bowling	4/30	N Ellis (Punjab Kings)	05/04/2023 v Rajasthan Royals
Highest Team Innings	199/4 (Rajasthan Royals)		08/04/2023 v Delhi Capitals
Average Runs per Wicket	26.82
Average Runs per Over	8.58
Average Score Batting First	135.00

KKR vs RR T20 – Weather Report & Match Impact | Wednesday, 26 March 2025

The much-anticipated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) T20 match is set to take place on Wednesday, 26 March 2025, at 7:30 PM (IST). With clear skies and favorable playing conditions, the stage is set for an uninterrupted and thrilling contest between the two teams.

Impact on Match Conditions

1. Dew Factor in Evening
   • With temperatures dropping from 26°C to 23°C during the match, there is a moderate chance of dew, which could make gripping the ball difficult for bowlers.
   • Spinners might struggle in the second innings due to a damp ball, favoring teams batting second.
2. Wind & Swing Bowling
   • Early in the evening, a light breeze (2-3 m/s) from the south-west will be present.
   • While swing bowlers may get some movement, the dry surface may assist pacers who rely on variations rather than outright swing.
3. Pitch & Batting Conditions
   • With clear skies and warm conditions, the pitch is expected to be batting-friendly.
   • Expect a high-scoring contest, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat.
   • If there is grass on the wicket, pacers could get some initial bounce, but it will settle down as the game progresses.

Match Strategy

✅ Ideal Strategy: Teams winning the toss should bowl first as chasing might be easier due to dew.

✅ Fast Bowlers’ Role: Early overs might see some movement, but bowlers will need to rely on pace variations in the second innings.

✅ Spinners’ Challenge: Spinners could struggle later in the game, making wrist spinners a better option than finger spinners.

✅ Batting Considerations: Batting conditions will be excellent, favoring stroke players and power hitters. Top-order batsmen should capitalize early to set up a strong total.

Broadcast Details

• Live Streaming: JioCinema, Star Sports Network

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Toss Prediction

• Rajasthan Royals to win toss & bowl first (Chasing preferred here).

Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.

Betting Tips for KKR vs RR (IPL 2025)

1. Match Winner: Back Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – Stronger batting lineup (Narine, Russell, Rinku) and RR’s bowling struggles (conceded 286 last game).
2. Top Batsman:
   • Sunil Narine (KKR) – Explosive opener, ideal for powerplay bets.
   • Sanju Samson (RR) – RR’s most consistent batter.
3. Top Bowler:
   • Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR) – Key spinner on a slow Guwahati pitch.
   • Jofra Archer (RR) – If fit, can strike early.
4. Total Runs:
   • If KKR bats first: 180+
   • If RR bats first: 150+
5. Player Performance:
   • Andre Russell (KKR) – High-risk, high-reward pick for quick runs/wickets.
   • Riyan Parag (RR) – Good for middle-order runs.
6. Toss Prediction: RR to win toss & chase (Dew factor in Guwahati favors chasing).
7. Alternative Bets:
   • KKR to hit most sixes (Narine, Russell, Rinku).
   • RR to lose early wickets (KKR’s spinners in powerplay).

FAQ – KKR vs RR 6th IPL T20

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