Sanju Samson couldn’t make a significant impact when Rajasthan Royals (RR) took on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 6 of IPL 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The RR skipper fell for a modest 13 off 11 deliveries, with Vaibhav Arora claiming his wicket. It was a moment of joy for Arora, whose well-executed delivery shattered Samson’s stumps, resulting in an animated celebration.
The dismissal occurred in the fourth over when Samson tried to take on Arora with an early charge. However, the delivery was too sharp, outplaying Samson’s intent and leading to a crucial breakthrough for KKR. Arora’s pumped-up reaction reflected the intensity of the contest.
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Adding to RR’s early troubles, Riyan Parag also fell cheaply, with Varun Chakaravarthy striking immediately after being introduced into the attack. At the end of the eighth over, RR stood at 67/2, with Yashasvi Jaiswal looking solid at 28* off 21 balls. Partnering him was Nitish Rana, a former KKR player, now donning RR colors.
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Both teams have had a rough start this season. KKR lost to RCB in their tournament opener, while RR suffered a hefty 44-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad. This match holds importance for both sides as they aim to bounce back and secure their first win of the season.
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Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma
