RR vs KKR, IPL 2025: Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders have opened their account in IPL 2025 with an 8-wicket hammering of Rajasthan Royals. After the bowlers set the stage up restricting RR to just 151/9, Quinton de Kock slammed unbeaten 97 off 61 balls to chase the target in 17.3 overs. Earlier, Varun Chakaravarthy, Moeen Ali, Harshit Rana and Vaibhav Arora bagged two wickets each with Spencer Johnson scalping one wicket. Dhruv Jurel top-scored for RR with 33 as none of the batters had a good day in Guwahati. Kolkata captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and opted to field. KKR missed out on Sunil Narine due to an illness. Wanindu Hasaranga came in for RR.
RR vs KKR LIVE Updates
Match Overview
- Event: IPL 2025, Match 6
- Teams: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders
- Date: March 26, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- Broadcast: Live on Star Sports Network and JioCinema
RR vs KKR Preview
Both RR and KKR are coming off disappointing losses in their opening matches of IPL 2025. RR put up a valiant effort but fell 44 runs short chasing a mammoth 287 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, finishing at 242/6. Meanwhile, KKR posted 174/8 but were outclassed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who chased it down with 7 wickets and 22 balls to spare. With redemption on their minds, tonight’s RR vs KKR clash will be a key indicator of which team can turn their fortunes around.
RR vs KKR Head-to-Head
The rivalry between the Rajasthan Royals and the Kolkata Knight Riders has been competitive over the years. With both teams winning 14 matches each out of 30 games, none of the teams has an edge.
Their encounters have often been nail-biters, with two matches ending in Super Overs—both won by RR. The most recent clash in IPL 2024 saw RR chase down KKR’s 223/6 in a dramatic last-ball finish, thanks to Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 107. However, with Buttler no longer with RR and KKR missing key players like Shreyas Iyer, the dynamics have shifted for IPL 2025. The RR vs KKR Live Score tonight will reflect how these revamped squads fare against each other.
Here’s a look at their RR vs KKR Head-to-Head record:
- Total Matches Played: 30
- RR Wins: 14
- KKR Wins: 14
- No Result/Abandoned: 2
RR Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals, led by Riyan Parag in the absence of an injured Sanju Samson for parts of the last game, will look to leverage their batting firepower on Guwahati’s flat pitch. RR might tweak their bowling lineup, potentially bringing in Hasaranga if the pitch shows signs of turn, as they aim to keep KKR’s batsmen in check. Here’s the Predicted RR Playing XI:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Sanju Samson
- Nitish Rana
- Riyan Parag (C)
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Jofra Archer
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Tushar Deshpande
- Sandeep Sharma
- Impact Player Option: Kunal Singh Rathore, Shubham Dubey, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka.
KKR Playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders, under new captain Ajinkya Rahane, will rely on their all-round strength despite a shaky start. KKR’s bowling struggled in their opener, but Narine (1/27) showed promise. However, with Sunil Narine out with illness, Moeen Ali comes in. Venkatesh Iyer will open with Quinton de Kock with Moeen playing in the middle-order.
- Quinton de Kock
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Rinku Singh
- Moeen Ali
- Andre Russell
- Ramandeep Singh
- Spencer Johnson
- Vaibhav Arora
- Harshit Rana
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Impact Players: Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Anukul Roy, Luvnith Sisodia, and Anrich Nortje.
Rajasthan vs Kolkata LIVE: Key Battles to Watch
- Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Sunil Narine: Jaiswal’s aggression against Narine’s mystery spin could set the tone for RR’s innings.
- Andre Russell vs Jofra Archer: A clash of power-hitting and pace that could define the death overs.
- Dhruv Jurel vs Varun Chakravarthy: Jurel’s recent form will be tested by Chakravarthy’s guile.
The RR vs KKR Live Score will hinge on these matchups, with both teams desperate to assert dominance early in the season.
Barsapara Cricket Stadium Pitch and Conditions
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium pitch is a batsman’s paradise, with an average first-innings score of 180-190 in IPL matches. Short boundaries and dew in the evening often favor chasing teams, as seen in 3 of the last 5 games here. Expect a high-scoring affair, with the IPL 2025 Live Score ticking quickly.
RR vs KKR Squads
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad
Quinton de Kock(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Anrich Nortje, Manish Pandey, Vaibhav Arora, Anukul Roy, Luvnith Sisodia, Chetan Sakariya, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mayank Markande, Rovman Powell, Moeen Ali
Rajasthan Royals Squad
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubham Dubey, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Sanju Samson, Kunal Singh Rathore, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ashok Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi
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