Rajasthan Royals' decision to use Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium as their second home for IPL 2025 is proving disadvantageous, as they suffer consecutive losses. Former cricketer Aakash Chopra criticizes the unconventional scheduling and notes the pitch does not favor Rajasthan Royals' strengths. He also pointed out that the pitch at Guwahati’s ACA Stadium was not ideal for Rajasthan Royals.
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