RR vs KKR Match Prediction : IPL 2025, 6th Match – Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match Between RR vs KKR?

RR vs KKR Betting Tips

Both teams come off the back of a loss. A win for either side will start some momentum to get them moving northwards in the table. Ajinkya Rahane is an experienced leader who knows how to work out a result for his side. The Royals will look to be street smart against their visitors.

Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head in the last five games has largely gone the way of the Rajasthan Royals. The team from Rajasthan have won three of the last five games against Kolkata. The away side have one victory in there, along with a no result.

Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Live-streaming and Broadcast

Catch all the exciting IPL action between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders in India on both the Star Sports Network and the JioHotstar app. The IPL match will take place on Wednesday, 26 March 2025 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

RR vs KKR Team Previews

Rajasthan Royals

The batting is headlined by the explosive Yashasvi Jaiswal, looking to build on his breakout IPL form. Sanju Samson provides stability and flair in the top order alongside his left-handed compatriot. The blistering batter opened his 2025 IPL account with a half-century.

New captain Riyan Parag brings aggressive intent and a point to prove in his leadership role after growing in confidence season by season. The right-handed batter has 1177 IPL runs with six half-centuries in those runs.

Nitish Rana’s left-handed versatility adds depth to the middle order. Dhruv Jurel’s sharp glovework and fearless batting make him a key figure behind the stumps and after the powerplay. He scored a swift 70 runs off 35 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Shimron Hetmyer’s power-hitting in the middle overs can shift momentum swiftly. complemented by the promising Shubham Dubey’s finishing potential.

Both Hetmyer and Dubey got starts in their previous match with 42 and 34 not out respectively.

The returning Jofra Archer offers express pace and white-ball pedigree, despite being taken to the cleaners in his last IPL game. Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana’s crafty variations could bamboozle a few touring batters. The spinner claimed two wickets in Hyderabad.

Tushar Deshpande brings local, raw energy and wicket-taking ability. He took three wickets in the last game. Sandeep Sharma adds experience and control in the powerplay with his new-ball swing. He has 138 IPL wickets.

Rajasthan Royals Expected Playing 11

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag (c), Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma

Kolkata Knight Riders

Overseas wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock is a proven IPL performer across numerous IPL teams. The left-hander will have a vast array of experiences to share with the group having been around the block for years. De Kock adds stability at the top alongside the ever-unpredictable Sunil Narine.

The West Indian can turn games with both bat and ball. He hit 44 runs in his previous innings. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane will anchor the innings with his calm presence and leadership role. Rahane hit a half-century in his side’s opening match for this season.

Venkatesh Iyer brings explosive potential as a floater outside the powerplay. Youngster Angkrish Raghuvanshi offers fresh energy and exciting potential to the group. He showed the team his value with a brief stint of 30 off 22 against Bangalore. Rinku Singh remains a fan-favourite finisher capable of producing magic under pressure. He has just over 900 IPL runs.

Andre Russell’s all-round prowess continues to be KKR’s X-factor. He can blast team’s away with the bat, but his 13 IPL wickets in his last eight games shows he can also threaten with the ball. Ramandeep Singh strengthens the lower order with his aggressive intent, meaning the Knight Riders can still explode late into the death overs.

Bowling-wise, Harshit Rana’s pace and aggression will complement the sharp edge of Aussie left-armer Spencer Johnson. Rana has 25 wickets in the IPL. Varun Chakravarthy’s mystery spin will be vital in the middle overs on a dry track. The leg-spinner has 15 wickets in his previous nine IPL games.

Kolkata Knight Riders Expected Playing 11

Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Spencer Johnson, Varun Chakravarthy

RR vs KKR Toss Prediction

Both teams may prefer bowling first. The Rajasthan Royals won the toss in their last game and elected to bowl first. Three of the past five results between the sides have shown the side chasing winning three times.

Pitch and Conditions

Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati offers a batting-friendly pitch in the IPL with minimal assistance for bowlers, often producing high first-innings scores around 180 to 190 runs. Recent IPL seasons have consistently seen high totals at this venue, with heavy dew in evening matches further tilting conditions toward batters in the chase.

Pacers have generally been more effective than spinners on this surface. The Rajasthan Royals scored 193 for four in 20 overs in their opening home IPL game of 2024.

The weather will be far from an issue on matchday. Temperatures are expected to be very warm with sunny overhead conditions. There is no chance of rain either.

RR vs KKR: Who Will Win?

Both teams will feel wounded after significant losses against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore respectively. In these early stages, they will both be looking to pick their spirits up. The reigning champions have title-winning experience to draw from. They should be able to bounce back stronger.

RR vs KKR win percentage is currently at 54% in favor of KKR.

Bet on the Kolkata Knight Riders to win