IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders Battle for Redemption in Guwahati
Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will clash today (March 26) in IPL 2025, both seeking to rebound from disappointing losses in their first matches. RR lost by 44 runs to Sunrisers Hyderabad, while KKR lost by seven wickets to Royal Challengers Bangalore. Both sides have been found wanting in critical areas, with RR's bowling collapsing in Hyderabad's conditions and KKR's bowling, excluding Sunil Narine, proving ineffective.
Varun Chakravarthy, famous for his mystery spin, had a difficult time going up against Phil Salt and Virat Kohli on the turning Eden Gardens surface. His outing today will determine the fate of KKR's fortunes, particularly on the Guwahati surface, which might give bowlers some support. Both sides, looking for their initial victory, will ensure that the match is a closely contested battle.
In their history of IPL matches, RR and KKR have played against each other 30 times, and both sides have won 14 games apiece, while two were washed out. Remarkably, RR also leads in Super Over clashes, winning both against KKR. The rivalry is evenly poised, which makes the day's battle even more intriguing.
With both the teams fighting for form, the game may be won by the team that is able to cope better under pressure. If KKR's bowlers perform, they might be a challenge, but RR's batting unit can counter their attack as well. The stage is being set for a nail-biting clash in which both teams are looking to revive their campaign in IPL 2025.
