RR vs KKR Pitch Report: A Batting Paradise or a Bowler’s Nightmare? Know the Guwahati Barsapara Stadium Pitch Report

The sixth match of IPL 2025 will be played between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Both teams, facing off at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, started their season with losses. KKR was defeated by RCB, while RR suffered a heavy loss against SRH. Both teams performed well in batting but struggled in bowling. Now, the inaugural champions RR and the defending champions KKR are ready to secure their first win. Notably, this is RR’s second home ground.

Guwahati Barsapara Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Barsapara Cricket Stadium is considered favorable for batsmen. Only a few T20 matches have been played here, with an average first-innings score of around 200. This indicates that the wicket is high-scoring. However, fast bowlers may get some assistance initially. Given these conditions, the team winning the toss on Wednesday is likely to opt for bowling first.

What Happened in the Last IPL T20 Match at Barsapara Cricket Stadium?

Only one IPL match has been played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, featuring Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR won the toss and opted to bowl first, but rain forced the match to be abandoned. Both teams shared one point each.

Guwahati Barsapara Cricket Stadium Records

A total of four IPL matches have taken place at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Out of these, teams batting first have won twice, while teams chasing have won only once. One match ended without a result.

  • Highest Score: Rajasthan Royals scored 199/4 against Delhi Capitals in 2023.
  • Lowest Score: Delhi Capitals scored 142/9 against Rajasthan Royals in 2023.
  • Highest Successful Run Chase: Punjab Kings chased down 145/5 against Rajasthan Royals in 2024.
  • Lowest Total Defended: Punjab Kings defended 197/4 against Rajasthan Royals in 2023.

Top Run-Scorers and Wicket-Takers at Barsapara Cricket Stadium

  • Highest Individual Score: Shikhar Dhawan scored an unbeaten 86 off 56 balls for Punjab Kings against Rajasthan Royals in 2023.
  • Most Runs: Jos Buttler leads with 98 runs in two innings.
  • Most Sixes: A total of 28 sixes have been hit at this ground, with Shimron Hetmyer smashing the most (7).
  • Most Fours: 101 boundaries have been struck, with Yashasvi Jaiswal hitting the most (13).
  • Fifties: Three half-centuries have been scored here by Sam Curran, Jos Buttler, and Shikhar Dhawan.
  • Best Bowling Performance: Nathan Ellis (Punjab Kings) recorded 4/30 in four overs against Rajasthan Royals in 2023.
  • Most Wickets: Yuzvendra Chahal holds the record for most wickets (6) at this venue.

Importance of Toss at Guwahati Barsapara Cricket Stadium

The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first, as the pitch offers some early assistance to fast bowlers. Additionally, chasing a target tends to be easier here.

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Key Stats of Barsapara Cricket Stadium in T20s (Since 2021)

  • Total Matches: 16
  • Wins by Team Batting First: 9
  • Wins by Team Batting Second: 6
  • No Result Matches: 1
  • Average First-Innings Score: 163/5 (Run Rate – 8.13)
  • Lowest Target Defended: 131 runs
  • Highest Successful Chase: 223 runs
  • 200+ Scores: 4 times in 15 matches
  • Average Sixes per Match: 10

This high-scoring venue promises an exciting contest between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders, where batters could dominate, but bowlers will have their moments too.

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