Who Can Be RR And KKR's Impact Players In IPL 2025 Match 6?

Sunil Narine and Sanju Samson [Source: @Cricketracker, @thecricketgully/x.com]

Rajasthan Royals and the Kolkata Knight Riders are taking on each other in the sixth match of the Indian Premier League 2025. The match is being played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati Assam, India. 

RR vs KKR Toss Update

The Kolkata Knight Riders have won the toss and have decided to field first.

Who Will Be Rajasthan Royals Impact Substitute In The Game?

Since, Rajasthan Royals will be fielding second in the game, a bowler is expected to come in as their impact substitute. The five listed players for RR are - Kunal Rathore, Shubham Dubey, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya and Kwena Maphaka.

Out of these players, there are three bowlers - Akash Madhwal and Kwena Maphaka. Kwena Maphaka cannot come in as an impact substitute as there already four overseas players in their playing XI. So, it should be between Akash Madhwal and Kumar Kartikeya.

Among these two players Aksash Madhwal looks like the option that the Royals would opt for. This is because, they have already two spinners in Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana. Besides Nitish Rana or Riyan Parag could also contribute some spin overs in the middle. 

So, it is ideal that Akash Madhwal will be the impact substitute for the Royals. However, in case of a batting collapse they can bring in Shubam Dubey. 

Who Will Be Kolkata Knight Riders' Impact Substitute In The Game?

Since KKR will be batting second, it is ideal that the Knights will bring in a batter as an impact substitute. The five listed substitute players for KKR are - Anrich Nortje, Manish Pandey, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Anukul Roy and Luvnith Sisodia.

Notably, Sunil Narine is not playing in this game and Moeen Ali has replaced him in the side.

Manish Pandey, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Anukul Roy and Luvnith Sisodia are all ideal to come in the second innings. However, out of these players, Angkrish Raghuvanshi looks the most probable impact substitute. He is a young player, KKR are investing on and he has shown a lot of promise. 

Besides Raghuvanshi, KKR might bring in Manish Pandey because of his experience if they are under pressure. And in case the bowlers get hit too much, they can introduce Anukul Roy, who can contribute a couple of overs and also be handy with the bat.

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