Guwahati is predicted to witness nearly 50% humidity while experiencing 25-30 degrees Celsius weather.
Digital Desk: The wait is almost over. In a few hours, the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati will be filled with IPL frenzy as Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 6 of IPL 2025 today at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
The city is abuzz with energy, fan arguments are getting hot, predictions are being thrown around, and the excitement of a high-scoring thriller is at record levels. Can Riyan Parag guide RR to victory in front of his hometown people? Or will KKR's firepower-studded team silence the fans?
And with the pitch at Guwahati playing host to big totals, are we in for another batting extravaganza?
With both teams looking to bounce back from early setbacks, expect fireworks when they lock horns today.
Notably, Riyan Parag who made his captaincy debut on 23rd March against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad will be leading RR in 2 back-to-back matches in his home state.
Guwahati’s IPL Fever Hits the Roof
Cricket fever has caught Guwahati by storm as followers of the sport are eagerly awaiting this exciting affair. With domestic star Riyan Parag driving RR, home fans will be in full roar, praying their side gets their season's inaugural victory.
Meanwhile, KKR, under Ajinkya Rahane’s leadership, will look to spoil the party with their explosive lineup. Will the Royals reign supreme, or will the Knights rise in Guwahati? Let’s dive into all the details.
RR & KKR: Full Squads
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Squad
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubham Dubey, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (captain), Dhruv Jurel, 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.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Squad
Quinton de Kock, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Anrich Nortje, Manish Pandey, Vaibhav Arora, Anukul Roy, Luvnith Sisodia, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Moeen Ali, Rovman Powell, Mayank Markande, Chetan Sakariya.
Probable Playing XIs
RR's Probable XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (capt), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
KKR's Probable XI
Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (capt), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson/Anrich Nortje, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Pitch and Weather Report for RR vs KKR
Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati – Pitch Report
The Barsapara pitch is a high-scoring one, with an average first-innings winning total of 198. Batsmen will have a field day, while pacers and spinners will have to be clever with their variations. Another run-fest awaits fans today.
Weather Report
Good news for the fans – no rain is predicted during the match timings in Guwahati. The temperature will be around 25-33°C, making it an ideal backdrop for an action-packed contest.
Match Prediction: Who Will Prevail?
KKR appears more formidable on paper, but RR will enjoy the home crowd and the extra impetus of making a comeback. The match may be decided in the final overs, but if KKR's all-rounders are in the zone, they may have the upper hand.
Best Batter Prediction
Sanju Samson (RR): In awesome T20 shape, with 580 runs from his last 16 innings at a stunning strike rate of 176.3. Already scored 66 off 37 balls in RR's season opener.
Best Bowler Prediction:
Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR) – KKR's mystery spinner has been in top order himself, 62 wickets from 35 T20s since 2024. He might prove to be a match-winner tonight.
With a batting heaven, in-form batsmen, and two teams eager for a victory, this RR vs KKR encounter is going to be an absolute thriller.
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