Rajasthan Royals Playing XI vs KKR IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals (RR) are set to face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their second match of IPL 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on March 26. After a tough 44-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), RR will be desperate to secure their first win of the season. Their bowlers struggled as SRH posted a record 286/6, and despite a valiant effort, RR managed 242/6 in response.
With a strong squad led by Riyan Parag, RR will look to bounce back and put up a better show against KKR. Let’s take a look at the RR Playing XI for this crucial encounter.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Playing XI vs (KKR) Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025
Openers: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson
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RR is expected to stick with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson as their openers.
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Jaiswal struggled against SRH, scoring just 1 run off 5 balls. He will be keen to make an impact.
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Sanju Samson played a brilliant knock, scoring 66 runs off 37 balls. He will play as a specialist batsman in this game.
Middle-order: Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey
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Nitish Rana had a forgettable debut for RR, scoring just 11 runs. He will look to prove his worth against his former team.
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Captain Riyan Parag had a poor outing but will be playing at his home ground, giving him extra motivation.
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Dhruv Jurel was RR’s top performer against SRH, smashing 70 off 35 balls. His explosive batting makes him a key player.
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Shimron Hetmyer contributed 42 off 23 balls, showing his finishing skills.
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Shubham Dubey impressed with 34 runs off just 11 balls, proving his power-hitting ability.
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Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma
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Jofra Archer leads the pace attack despite an expensive outing against SRH.
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Tushar Deshpande and Sandeep Sharma struggled in the last match but bring valuable experience.
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Maheesh Theekshana will be the key spinner aiming to control the middle overs.
Rajasthan Royals Playing XI vs KKR – IPL 2025 Match 6
| Player Name | Role | Key Performance (Last Match) |
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| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Opener | 1 run (5 balls) |
| Sanju Samson (wk) | Opener/Wicketkeeper | 66 runs (37 balls) |
| Nitish Rana | Middle-order Batter | 11 runs (8 balls) |
| Riyan Parag (c) | Middle-order Batter | 4 runs (6 balls) |
| Dhruv Jurel (wk) | Wicketkeeper-Batter | 70 runs (35 balls) |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Middle-order Batter | 42 runs (23 balls) |
| Shubham Dubey | Finisher | 34 runs (11 balls) |
| Jofra Archer | Fast Bowler | 4 overs, 56 runs, 1 wicket |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Spinner | 4 overs, 42 runs, 1 wicket |
| Tushar Deshpande | Fast Bowler | 3 overs, 49 runs, 1 wicket |
| Sandeep Sharma | Fast Bowler | 4 overs, 55 runs, 1 wicket |
Can Rajasthan Royals Bounce Back?
With explosive batters and an experienced bowling lineup, RR has the potential to turn things around. However, they must fix their bowling issues and improve their powerplay performance. If they can strike early and capitalize on their batting depth, RR can dominate KKR and secure their first win of IPL 2025.
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