Rajasthan Royals
RR · Est. 2008 · “Halla Bol”
1 IPL Title
2008
Key Players
Riyan Parag
Middle-order Batter / Captain
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Opening Batter
Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Opening Batter
Dhruv Jurel
Wicketkeeper-Batter
Ravindra Jadeja
All-rounder
Jofra Archer
Fast Bowler
Strengths
- ✓Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi — the most explosive opening pair in IPL 2026
- ✓Ravindra Jadeja returns to the franchise where he began his IPL career
- ✓Jofra Archer's pace and reverse swing in the death overs
- ✓Ravi Bishnoi's leg spin adds mystery in the middle overs
Weaknesses
- ✗Riyan Parag is a young captain taking on a big leadership role
- ✗Lost Sanju Samson — their captain and best WK-batter for years
- ✗Middle-order depth beyond Parag and Hetmyer is untested
- ✗Away from Jaipur, their record has been middling
IPL 2026 Season Outlook
Rajasthan Royals enter IPL 2026 in transition — Sanju Samson was traded to CSK, making Riyan Parag the new captain. However, RR received Ravindra Jadeja in return, adding crucial all-round depth. With Jaiswal and teenage sensation Suryavanshi opening, RR have one of the most explosive batting tops in the tournament. If Jadeja, Archer, and Bishnoi deliver, RR can go all the way.
IPL 2026 Auction Summary
Total Auction Spend
₹86.3 Cr
Purse Remaining
₹13.7 Cr
Franchise History
Rajasthan Royals were the inaugural IPL champions in 2008, winning under Shane Warne's legendary captaincy as underdogs. The franchise has since focused on nurturing young Indian talent like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson. Under head coach Kumar Sangakkara, RR have become a data-driven franchise with a keen eye for unearthing gems. They continue to chase their second title with an exciting brand of cricket.
Founded
2008
IPL Debut
2008
Titles
1
Owner
Manoj Badale & Emerging Media