In the most recent match played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 44 runs in IPL 2025.
Matches between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have always been highly anticipated, with both franchises boasting passionate fanbases.
Gaikwad particularly highlighted the challenge of going up against RCB's new captain, Rajat Patidar, and the legendary Virat Kohli, making it a highly anticipated clash.
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RR vs KKR LIVE: The live streaming for the Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL match will be available on the JioHotstar app.
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RR captain Sanju Samson holds the record for the most runs in RR vs KKR, with a total of 400 runs, while Sunil Narine has taken the most wickets (14)
The IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders will be held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati
Narine will miss the game due to illness, as confirmed by captain Ajinkya Rahane during the toss.
Despite the loss against SRH, Rajasthan Royals is likely to field the same playing 11 at least for one more game unless they bring Wanindu Hasaranga in place of Farooqi
Only a handful of matches have been played so far at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium in the T20 format, in which the first-innings average score is close to 200
Avesh has been out of action since late January, with his last appearance for India being in a T20I against South Africa in November last year
Dravid injured himself during a Karnataka State Cricket Association League match while playing for Vijaya Cricket Club.
Shashank Singh bludgeoned 44 off 16 balls after Iyer's brilliant display with the bat as PBKS posted an imposing 243 for five
Punjab Kings broke the record of home team Gujarat Titans, who had scored 233 runs against Mumbai Indians in 2023 at this venue
JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2025 matches on their app and website. Star Sports Network in India will telecast the IPL 2025 match between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings.
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The Narendra Modi Stadium tends to favour teams batting second, as seen from the 36 IPL matches played there - teams chasing have won 20 times compared to the 15 victories for teams batting first
Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was not quite convinced about the need for the Impact Player rule when it was first introduced in the IPL but now sees it as a part of T20 cricket's evolution. The 43-year-old, who remains a talismanic figure for the Chennai Super Kings despite relinquishing captaincy last year, said he does not consider himself an Impact Player as he remains the first-choice wicketkeeper of his side. "When this rule was implemented, I felt it wasn't really needed at that time. In a way, it helps me, but at the same time, it doesn't. I still do my wicket-keeping, so I am not an impact player," Dhoni told 'JioStar'. "I have to be involved in the game. A lot of people say the rule has led to more high-scoring games. I believe it's more due to the conditions and the comfort level of players," he added. The rule has been criticised by the likes of India's Test and ODI skipper Rohit Sharma and star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, both of whom believe that it can affe