Surprise: Guwahati to Now Host 3 IPL 2025 Matches. Riyan Parag to Captain RR in 2 Matches in Front of His Home Crowd. Check Details
First Published: 21st March, 2025 10:05 IST
Riyan Parag's debut will take place on March 23 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad. Then he will be leading RR in 2 matches in Guwahati
Guwahati to Now Host 3 IPL 2025 Matches
Surprise for cricket fans in Assam. Guwahati is now set to host 3 IPL 2025 matches, making it a bigger cricketing spectacle than expected. What makes it even more special is Assam’s own Riyan Parag will captain Rajasthan Royals in 2 of these 3 matches, leading his team in front of a home crowd.
With this, Guwahati will witness not just thrilling IPL action but also a proud moment for local cricket enthusiasts.
IPL 2025: Guwahati to Host KKR vs LSG match on April 6
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) match, originally scheduled for Kolkata, has been shifted to the ACA Stadium in Guwahati.
Why Was the KKR vs LSG Match Shifted to Guwahati?
The change comes after Kolkata Police informed the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) that they could not provide security due to Ram Navami celebrations.
Following CAB’s appeal, the BCCI approved the venue shift, adding another high-profile fixture to Guwahati’s IPL calendar.
Schedule for 3 IPL 2025 Matches in Guwahati
- March 26 – Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders
- March 30 – Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings
- April 6 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants
Riyan Parag to Captain Rajasthan Royals in 2 IPL Matches in Guwahati
Adding to the excitement is Riyan Parag will captain Rajasthan Royals for the first 3 matches of the season, including 2 matches in front of his home crowd in Guwahati.
His captaincy debut will take place on March 23 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad. Then he will be leading RR in 2 back-to-back matches in his home state at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati.
1.March 26 – RR vs KKR (Guwahati) – First home-state match as captain
2.March 30 – RR vs CSK (Guwahati) – Second home-state match as captain
For Assam cricket fans, this is a historic moment watching a homegrown player lead his team in 2 matches in front of his own crowd.
It is to be mentioned here that Guwahati is hosting IPL matches for the third time.
Also Read: 3 IPL 2025 Matches in Guwahati: Check Ticket Prices and Cheapest Offers for Students Here
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