Will Sanju Samson conquer Sunil Narine? Can Riyan Parag outsmart Varun Chakravarthy? The KKR vs RR clash promises fireworks!
The sixth match of IPL 2025 is set to thrill fans as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on March 26.
Both teams are hungry for their first win after losing their opening matches. KKR fell short against RCB, while RR was outplayed by SRH. Today, we break down the key player battles that could decide the outcome of this exciting encounter.
1. Sanju Samson vs Sunil Narine
Sanju Samson, RR’s star batter, has a tough challenge ahead. KKR’s mystery spinner Sunil Narine has troubled him in the past, dismissing him three times in 82 balls. Samson’s strike rate of just 80.48 against Narine shows this could be a game-changing duel. Will Samson finally break free, or will Narine continue his dominance?
2. Riyan Parag vs Varun Chakravarthy
Riyan Parag, RR’s stand-in skipper, was a spin-hunting machine last season, averaging 98.5 against spinners. But KKR’s Varun Chakravarthy is no easy opponent, with an impressive average of 24.35 against right-handed batters. This middle-overs battle could tilt the match in either team’s favor.
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3. Ajinkya Rahane vs Fazalhaq Farooqi
KKR’s skipper Ajinkya Rahane shone in the opener with a brilliant 56. RR’s Fazalhaq Farooqi, the leading powerplay wicket-taker since 2024, will aim to stop him. Rahane averages 37 against left-arm pacers—will Farooqi outsmart him early?
4. Andre Russell vs Tushar Deshpande
The explosive Andre Russell, with the highest strike rate (174.85) in IPL history, is a nightmare for bowlers. RR’s Tushar Deshpande, known for his tight bowling, has dismissed Russell once in three meetings. Can he contain the big-hitter, or will Russell unleash his fury?
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