RR vs KKR Dream11 Prediction: Today Fantasy Cricket Tips, Best Team Picks and More - 6th Match IPL T20 2025

Kai Grayson 26-Mar-2025 • 08:03

RR vs KKR Match Preview

Guwahati, Rajasthan Royals (RR) part-time home base since 2023, has not been kind to them, they have lost two of three games here, with one washout. Wednesday should be exciting with Assam's Riyan Parag captaining RR for the first time. But there are concerns after RR nearly conceded the highest IPL score in history to SRH. While batters like Samson, Jurel, Hetmyer, and new recruit Shubham Dubey sparkled, their bowling creaked, showing the lack of a genuine all-rounder. Parag didn't bowl, and RR were light on options, a familiar issue despite their playoff finishes in recent years. There are options to be taken, like playing Wanindu Hasaranga or getting Parag to bowl more. Defending champions KKR, despite their multi-skilled all-rounders, imploded with a nervous batting in their opener. If their middle order, Venkatesh Iyer, Russell, Rinku, and Ramandeep, collapses once more, they could find themselves under early pressure ahead of their Mumbai showdown.

RR vs KKR Match Information

Match info

Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, India
Series	Indian Premier League
Toss	Kolkata Knight Riders, elected to bowl
Weather	26.7°C\|Clear
Season	2025
Match days	26 Mar, 2025
Umpire	Rohan Pandit Akshay Totre
Tv Umpire	Adrian Holdstock

RR vs KKR Weather & Pitch Report

Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

Clear 26.7°C

RR vs KKR Head-to-Head

RR vs KKR Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

Rajasthan Royals

L L W NR L

Kolkata Knight Riders

L W W NR NR

Best and Hot Key Picks for RR vs KKR Dream11 Prediction

Batters:

Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR): An explosive opener, powerful hitter.

Sanju Samson (RR): He is a clutch performer in big games.

Shreyas Iyer (KKR): Anchors KKR's middle order, good vs spin.

Riyan Parag (RR): Captain in great form in 2024-25, good finisher + part-time spin.

All-rounders:

Andre Russell (KKR): Game-changer with bat/ball at Eden Gardens.

Sunil Narine (KKR): Must-pick if opening + economical bowling.

Shivam Dube (RR): Key spinner, can contribute with bat.

Bowlers:

Yuzvendra Chahal (RR): Deadly with new ball, takes early wickets.

Avesh Khan (RR): If play well then lethal in death overs.

Harshit Rana (KKR): A good Wicket-taker vs KKR's middle order.

Varun Chakravarthy (KKR): A Mystery spinner, tough to read.

RR vs KKR Today Dream11 Team Fantasy Tips

Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Sunil Narine as a Captain and Yashasvi Jaiswal as a Vice Captain, they are the best choices because of their exceptional skills and talent.

Option 1: Mega Contest Picks

WK: Sanju Samson (RR) Credits (9.0)

BAT: Y Jaiswal Credits (9.0), A Rahane Credits (7.5), V Iyer, Credits (8.0)

AR: Sunil Narine Credits (9.0), A Russel Credits (8.5), R Parag

BOWL: J Archer Credits (8.0), V chakarvarti Credits (9.0), H Rana and M Theekshana

Option 2: Guru Team Picks

WK: S Samson, played the last match, selected by 82.62%, and Quinton de Kock, selected by 65.76 %.

BAT: Y Jaiswal Credits (9.0), A Rahane Credits (7.5), V Iyer,

AR: S Narine Credits (9.0), A Russel, P Parag

BOWL: V Chakravarthy, H Rana, J Archer.

RR vs KKR Dream11 Team Players to Avoid

1- Jofra Archer (KKR): He may not perform well as he is returning from his injury.

2- Maheesh Theekshan (KKR): He is less effective on flat pitches.

RR vs KKR Match Prediction

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) begin as marginal favorites based on their well-balanced spin attack (Narine, Varun) and middle-order firepower (Russell, Rinku), but Rajasthan Royals (RR) possess the firepower to trouble them, particularly if Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson control the powerplay. The pitch in Guwahati generally provides true bounce and even pace, which facilitates strokeplay in the initial stages, but spinners might prove to be the deciding factor in the middle overs. If RR's Chahal and J Archer keep KKR's big guns in check, the match could turn in their favor. But KKR's batting solidity and bowling options ensure that they are favorites for a close victory.

Expected Winner: KKR by 10-15 runs or 5 wickets, subject to the outcome of toss and powerplay performance to establish momentum. Key performers: Narine (KKR) and Samson (RR).