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The sixth match of the TATA IPL 2025 is set to feature a face-off between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Wankhede Stadium on March 26, 2025. Both teams will be eager to secure their first win in the tournament after losing their opening matches.

**Rajasthan Royals Performance Overview**

Rajasthan Royals are currently at the bottom of the points table, holding the 8th position after a defeat in their first match. They suffered a heavy loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad by 44 runs, which significantly impacted their Net Run Rate (NRR), currently standing at -2.200.

In their previous game, Sunrisers Hyderabad set a challenging target of 287, scoring 286/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Despite a commendable effort from their batsmen, with Sanju Samson scoring 66 and Dhruv Jurel contributing 70 runs, they fell short of the target.

Tushar Deshpande was the standout performer with the ball for Rajasthan Royals, taking 3 wickets in the match.

**Kolkata Knight Riders Performance Overview**

Kolkata Knight Riders began their IPL 2025 campaign with a loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Their current standing on the points table is 7th, with a Net Run Rate of -2.137. In their match against RCB, KKR scored 174/8, with notable contributions from Ajinkya Rahane (56 runs) and Sunil Narine (44 runs).

The bowlers, however, could not defend the total, as RCB chased down the target with seven wickets in hand, aided by Phil Salt and Virat Kohli who scored 56 and 59 runs respectively.

**Key Players to Watch**

For Rajasthan Royals, Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel are expected to play crucial roles in bolstering their batting lineup. On the bowling front, Tushar Deshpande’s form will be vital.

Kolkata Knight Riders will look towards Ajinkya Rahane to lead the charge with the bat, while Quinton de Kock’s inclusion adds firepower to the lineup. Sunil Narine, despite picking up just one wicket in the previous match, remains a key player in their bowling arsenal.

**Conclusion**

Both Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders are in search of a win to kick-start their IPL 2025 campaigns. With strong lineups, each team will aim to outdo the other in this crucial match. Fans can expect a thrilling contest as both sides vie for better positions in the league standings.

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