Rajasthan Royals (RR) – Team Profile
Owners: The Royals Sports Group
Captain: Sanju Samson
Coach: Kumar Sangakkara
Previous edition: 5th
Title: Once (2008)
Rajasthan Royals (RR) have had a mixed season in IPL 2023. While they started on a high note in the first half, they lost their way in the second half. Strangely, they needed something to work for them at the business end of the tournament.
RR won seven of their 14 games and attained 14 points in the league stage. However, they narrowly missed the qualification and ended in the fifth position. Mumbai Indians (MI) won an extra game and went through the next phase.
They have taken crucial steps to resolve a few of last season’s issues. The signings of a few decent players have strengthened their squad further. RR will be one of the most exciting teams in IPL 2024.
Complete RR Squad for IPL 2024
Sanju Samson (c), Jos Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Sen, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan, Rovman Powell, Shubham Dubey, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Abid Mushtaq, Nandre Burger, Tanush Kotian
Team News (Injuries and replacements)
Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of IPL 2024 due to undergoing surgery on his left proximal quadriceps tendon.
Adam Zampa has pulled out of IPL 2024 due to personal reasons. Tanush Kotian has been named his replacement.
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Probable RR Playing XI for IPL 2024
Bat 1st
Field 1st
Jos Buttler (wk)
Jos Buttler (wk)
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Sanju Samson (c)
Sanju Samson (c)
Dhruv Jurel
Dhruv Jurel
Shimron Hetmyer
Riyan Parag
Riyan Parag
Rovman Powell
Rovman Powell
Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin
Trent Boult
Trent Boult
Avesh Khan
Avesh Khan
Sandeep Sharma
Sandeep Sharma
Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Sub:
Shimron Hetmyer OUT
Yuzvendra Chahal IN
Impact Sub:
Yuzvendra Chahal OUT
Shimron Hetmyer IN
Strengths
Rajasthan Royals have one of the most formidable top orders in Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Sanju Samson.
Rajasthan Royals have spin-hitters in the middle and pace-hitters in the lower order.
Rajasthan Royals have depth in the batting unit.
Trent Boult and Sandeep Sharma will form a terrific powerplay bowling partnership.
Avesh Khan can act as an enforcer in the middle overs.
Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin are two terrific bowlers who complement each other well.
Weaknesses
Rajasthan Royals might be worried about the performances of Riyan Parag in the previous editions.
The death-over bowling might be an issue for Rajasthan Royals. Trent Boult and Avesh Khan have been expensive, while Sandeep Sharma can err in his lengths at times.
The backups for Indian batters aren’t as rich in experience.
RR’s IPL 2024 Fixtures/Schedule
RR vs LSG – 24th March, 3:30 PM IST
RR vs DC – 28th March, 7:30 PM IST
MI vs RR – 1st April, 7:30 PM IST
RR vs RCB – 6th April, 7:30 PM IST
IPL 2024 Season Prediction
Rajasthan Royals have made notable buys during the trade window and IPL 2024 auction. They have tried to sort out a few problems from the last season. Overall, RR look like a better unit than the previous edition.
The batting will again be dependent heavily on the famed top-three. However, RR do have a decent middle and lower middle order. The bowling looks a bit shaky, especially for death overs.
Overall, the team looks quite promising. RR should qualify for playoffs. However, they might not win the trophy again.