The sixth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will see Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) today at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, which serves as RR’s second home ground. The match is set to start at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM IST.
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Match Details
- Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 6th Match
- Date – March 26, 2025
- Venue – Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- Time – Toss at 7:00 PM, Match starts at 7:30 PM
Head-to-Head Record
RR and KKR have faced each other 30 times in IPL history, with both teams winning 14 matches each. One match ended with no result, while another was abandoned due to rain. This will be the second time both teams are playing against each other in Guwahati.
Team Updates
Rajasthan Royals lost their first match of the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, their batting unit is strong, featuring experienced players like Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, and Riyan Parag. In the last match, Dhruv Jurel scored 70 runs, while Sanju Samson played a knock of 66 runs. In bowling, Tushar Deshpande took 3 wickets, while Maheesh Theekshana picked up 2 wickets.
Kolkata Knight Riders also lost their opening match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The team has world-class finishers between the 4th and 7th positions in the batting lineup. In the last match, captain Ajinkya Rahane scored 56 runs, while Sunil Narine contributed 44 runs. KKR’s bowling attack is led by Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine, Harshit Rana, and Vaibhav Arora.
Pitch Report
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is known for its batting-friendly pitch, often producing high-scoring encounters. A total of 4 IPL matches have been played here so far. Two matches were won by teams batting first. One match was won by a team chasing. One match ended with no result. The highest total recorded at this venue is 199 for 4, scored by Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023.
Weather Conditions
The weather in Guwahati will be extremely hot and sunny on match day. There is no chance of rain. The temperature is expected to range between 22°C to 37°C throughout the day.
Also Read- KKR vs RR Head To Head Record in IPL and KKR vs RR Head To Head IPL Player Stats
RR vs KKR- List of Commentators for Today Match IPL 2025
Shane Watson, Pommie Mbangwa, Robin Uthappa, Aakash Chopra, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Jatin Sapru, Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar, Deep Dasgupta, Sanjay Manjrekar, Simon Doull, Harsha Bhogle, Michael Clarke, Ajay Jadeja, Aaron Finch and Nick Knight are expected to commentate in today’s match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders.
RR vs KKR- List of Umpires for Today Match IPL 2025
| Role | Country | Name |
|---|---|---|
| On-field Umpire 1 | India | Akshay Totre |
| On-field Umpire 2 | India | Rohan Pandit |
| TV Umpire | South Africa | Adrian Holdstock |
| Reserve Umpire | India | Keyur Kelkar |
| Match Referee | India | Shakti Singh |
