IPL 2025: RR Playing XI Against KKR, Match Preview, Squad & Schedule

IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals Playing XI against Kolkata Knight Riders | RR vs KKR

After an exciting start to the IPL 2025, it's time for match number 6 of the season. In the last match, despite scoring 242 runs in the chase, the Rajasthan Royals lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 44 runs. In the upcoming match, Rajasthan will face the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, who are also coming off a loss in their inaugural match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The upcoming match will be played in Guwahati, and this article will discuss what could be the Rajasthan Royals' playing XI for the match against KKR. 

In the IPL 2025, Rajasthan will play 14 matches in the group stage. After their defeat in the first match, RR will try to make a strong comeback against KKR in the upcoming match number 6. For the IPL 2020-2025, Rajasthan has acquired some new players, and it will be interesting to see how those players perform for the team this season. 

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Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI Against Kolkata Knight Riders

Top Order

In the top order, Rajasthan Royals features the Indian trio of Sanju Samson, star Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Riyan Parag. In the first three matches, Sanju Samson will not lead the team due to injury and will play as a pure batter, using the impact player rules, while Yashasvi Jaiswal, who recently had a phenomenal international season for India, will open the innings with Sanju Samson. Riyan Parag will bat third, having performed exceptionally well last season for Rajasthan, and will also lead the side during Sanju Samson's absence in the first three matches. 

Middle Order

Rajasthan's middle order includes Nitish Rana and Shimron Hetmyer, who will be responsible for finishing the innings. While Nitish Rana and Dhruv will stabilize the innings in the middle overs, their abilities will be crucial for scoring big runs in the last few overs will be crucial for the team.

Bowlers

On the bowling side, Rajasthan will be led by Jofra Archer in the pace department, alongside experienced bowlers Sandeep Sharma and Tushar Deshpande. Fazalhaq Farooqi is also likely to be included on the team as an impact player. Meanwhile, Maheesh Theekshana will be bowling alongside part-time spinner Nitish Rana in the spin department.

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