KKR and RR to clash in IPL 2025 seeking their first win. Guwahati pitch is considered batting-friendly, with dew expected to play a crucial role. Learn about the pitch report, weather forecast, head-to-head record, and probable playing XIs.
IPL 2025: Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face off in their IPL 2025 opener, both seeking their first win of the campaign. The match will be played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, a venue generally considered to favor batsmen.
Both Teams' Performance So Far
Kolkata Knight Riders have had a disappointing start to the season. In their first match, KKR suffered a 7-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 44 runs. Both teams will be aiming for their first victory in this crucial encounter.
Guwahati Pitch Report & Records
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium pitch is generally considered helpful for batsmen. Pacers find less swing here, and spinners also struggle to make a significant impact. Dew plays a crucial role, making batting easier in the second innings.
IPL Statistics in Guwahati:
Total Matches: 4
First Innings Wins: 2
Second Innings Wins: 1
No Result: 1
Highest Score: 199/4 (Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals, 2023)
Lowest Score: 142/9 (Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals, 2023)
Guwahati Weather Forecast
According to the weather forecast, Guwahati is expected to have clear skies on March 26th. The probability of rain is only 2%. The maximum temperature is expected to be 32°C, and the minimum temperature will be around 19°C. Wind speed is expected to be approximately 10 km/h.
Head-to-Head Record: KKR vs RR
KKR and Rajasthan Royals have faced each other 29 times in the IPL. Interestingly, both teams have won 14 matches each, with one match ending in a no-result. This makes the upcoming encounter even more exciting.
Predicted Playing 11
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c), Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dube, Jofra Archer, Mahesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma. Impact Player: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Wanindu Hasaranga
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Anukul Roy, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, R Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Spencer Johnson, Varun Chakravarthy. Impact Player: Vaibhav Arora, Anukul Roy
