Rajasthan Royals (RR) is set to square off against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the sixth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Both teams are looking to bounce back after disappointing losses in their most recent matches.
In their last outing, RR faced off against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and unfortunately took a hit, losing by 44 runs. Their bowlers struggled to keep the runs in check and ended up letting the opposition pile on a big total. On the brighter side, the RR batsmen managed to turn things around somewhat, playing well enough to limit the damage.
KKR, on the other hand, had their own rough game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) where they lost by seven wickets. They began their innings with a good pace, but things went off track as they lost key wickets in the middle overs. Their bowlers also didn’t step up when it mattered, allowing RCB to seize control of the match.
Weather Forecast:
Now, looking ahead to the weather forecast, we should expect clear conditions with a temperature around 29°C, which is perfect cricket weather with no rain threats in sight. As for the pitch at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, past games have shown it to be a bit tricky, but recent expectations point toward it being conducive for batting. A competitive total to aim for might be around 170 runs, particularly since spinners could play a role in the middle overs.
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Pitch Report
This venue has seen five T20 matches since 2023, including four from the IPL and a T20I between India and Australia. The average score for the first inning here is about 198 runs, promising fans yet another exciting and high-scoring game. While both pacers and spinners have had similar economies close to 9 runs per over, the fast bowlers seem to have the upper hand with a better strike rate.
Head to Head record
When it comes to the rivalry between RR and KKR, it’s been pretty balanced over the years. They have gone head-to-head in 30 matches so far, with each team bagging 14 wins and two games ending without a result. It’s always a nail-biter when these two teams meet, and fans can expect this upcoming match to be just as thrilling!
