The sixth game of the Indian Premier League 2025 will take place at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati between the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) After suffering humiliating losses in their respective opening games, both clubs will be keen to start strong.
The team batting first has won two of the three IPL games played at Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium thus far, while the chasing club has won one. The pitch’s average first-inning score of 180 indicates that it typically favors batters. With their strong batting lineups, the Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals can both put pressure on the opponent by amassing a huge total.
KKR and RR have played each other 29 times in IPL history, with KKR winning 14 and RR winning 12. There has been a tie in two games and no outcome in one.
IPL Stats and Records at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is known to favour the batters, making it an ideal venue for a high-scoring contest. With an average first-innings score of 180, bowlers will have little margin for error. Expect an exciting clash with plenty of runs.
Matches Played | 3 |
Matches Won Batting First | 2 |
Matches Won Batting Second | 1 |
Matches With No Result | 0 |
Matches Tied | 0 |
Average First Innings Score | 180 |
Highest Team Total | 199 |
Highest Total Successfully Chased | 145 |
RR vs KKR Player Battles to Watch Out for in Match 6 of IPL 2025:
Quinton de Kock vs Jofra Archer
The left-handed Quinton de Kock is set to face one of England’s finest bowlers, Jofra Archer. de Kock will look to provide early momentum for his team, while Archer, with his ability to swing the ball both ways, could pose a serious challenge as de Kock is known for taking on bowlers aggressively.
Sanju Samson vs Harshit Rana
Rajasthan Royals’ batting mainstay, Sanju Samson, is set to take on the young and promising pacer Harshit Rana. Both players perform key roles for their respective teams and will be eager to make an impact. Samson will look to accelerate early but Rana’s raw pace could pose a challenge. With both teams searching for their first win, this contest could be a game-defining moment.
Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Spencer Johnson
Young and aggressive batter Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to take on the left-arm speedster Spencer Johnson in an exciting Powerplay contest. Jaiswal’s role will be to provide a blazing start for his team, while Johnson, with his raw pace and ability to swing the ball, will look to unsettle the in-form batter early on.