Rajasthan Royals IPL Fantasy Cricket Team
History of Rajasthan Royals Team In IPL
Rajasthan Royals is a cricket franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Founded in 2008, this franchise was extremely low-profile and least expensive among all eight franchises. They lifted the champions’ trophy in the very first season under the captaincy of Shane Warne.
In the Tata IPL 2022 season, under the captaincy of Sanju Samson, Rajasthan Royals managed to reach the final but unfortunately lost twice to Gujarat Titans within the space of six days, first in Qualifier 1 and then in the final to finish as runners-up. Despite this setback, Rajasthan Royals entered the 2023 season with optimism, aiming to replicate their success or even clinch the title. Initially, their performance was commendable, securing four wins out of five matches. However, a loss to the Lucknow Super Giants marked a turning point, leading to a decline in their form and denting their morale. Unfortunately, Rajasthan Royals ended IPL 2023 in fifth place. Their fans are eager to see them lift the trophy in the upcoming season.
Rajasthan Royals Owner
As of 2024, Rajasthan Royals is primarily owned by the Royals Sports Group (Emerging Media Sporting Holdings Limited), led by Manoj Badale, who holds a 65% stake. Other significant minority stakeholders include RedBird Capital Partners (15%) and Lachlan Murdoch 13%). Previously, the team was managed by multiple owners, including Amisha Hathiramani, who held a stake of 44.2%, and Lachlan Murdoch and Shane Warne, with 11.7% share, respectively.
Rajasthan Royals Players 2021 Squad
Here is the list of players playing for Rajasthan Royals in 2024:
Rajasthan Royals Retained Players 2024
The Rajasthan Royals (RR) have released 9 players, including international stars Joe Root and Jason Holder. Additionally, they have traded Devdutt Padikkal in exchange for Avesh Khan from the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). With a limited budget of 15 crores INR for the mega auction, the Royals have worked hard to create a well-balanced squad for the upcoming 2024 season.
Rajasthan Royals Retained Players: Sanju Samson (c), Jos Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Sen, Navdeep Saini, Prasidh Krishna, Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa, Avesh Khan.
Rajasthan Royals Released Players: Joe Root, Abdul Basith, Jason Holder, Akash Vashisht, Kuldip Yadav, Obed McCoy, Murugan Ashwin, KC Cariappa, KM Asif.
Rajasthan Royals Home Ground
The home ground of Rajasthan Royals is Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. This stadium, handled by the Rajasthan Cricket Association, seats 30,000 and is one of the finest in India. You can see RCA cricket academy, conference rooms, a gym with around 30 appointed rooms, a swimming pool, and a restaurant in the stadium. In both the 2020 and 2021 IPL seasons, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all the teams were forced to play in the UAE, where they played at Zayed Cricket Stadium (Abu Dhabi), Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Dubai), and Sharjah Stadium in a bio-bubble environment.
Rajasthan Royals Previous Coaches and Captains
Best Players Of Rajasthan Royals For Fantasy Cricket based on IPL 2023
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Sanju Samson
Apart from his impressive batting skills, Sanju Samson has proven to be an exceptional captain for the Rajasthan Royals team. Although they haven’t clinched the title since 2008, Samson's tenacity and temperament propelled the team to the finals in 2022, ultimately securing the runner-up position after a loss to the Gujarat Titans. In the 2023 IPL season, Samson managed to score 360 runs in 13 matches. Additionally, he reached the milestone of 3,000 runs for his franchise during a match against the Gujarat Titans. This year, as the captain of the Rajasthan Royals, Samson hopes to make some noise again.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal
Jaiswal's impressive performance in the IPL 2020 earned him the Emerging Player award. He also became the youngest player to score a century in the IPL at 18 years and 273 days. In IPL 2023, Jaiswal showcased his talent for hitting sixes, as he smashed 26 sixes for his team. One of his notable innings was a remarkable knock of 124 runs off just 62 balls against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. With an impressive tally of 625 runs in 14 matches, he is a player to keep an eye on in the upcoming fixtures for the Rajasthan Royals since he will undoubtedly look to replicate his success in the upcoming season.
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Jos Buttler
Buttler emerged as the top scorer in the 2022 IPL, with 863 runs under his belt in 17 innings and an average of 57.53. His dynamic batting style was one of the main reasons for his team's success. However, the 2023 season didn't favour Buttler as much, as he scored only 392 runs in 14 matches, with an average of 28.00. Despite being the orange cap holder in 2022, he faced a setback this season, recording his fourth duck, which tied him for the most ducks in an IPL season. Nonetheless, there is optimism that the England captain will bounce back with a stellar performance in the upcoming season, particularly in the game's early stages.
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Yuzvendra Chahalr
Yuzvendra Chahal made headlines in the IPL 2022 season by clinching the prestigious purple cap and securing 27 wickets. His arrival at Rajasthan Royals following his departure from his previous franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore, proved crucial, particularly for his knack of breakthroughs during the middle overs. Throughout 17 matches, he maintained an economy rate of 7.75 and consistently delivered during crucial moments.
In the 2023 season, he made the headlines again by breaking Dwayne Bravo's record for the most wickets in IPL history during the 56th match. Chahal equalled Bravo's record with a four-wicket haul against Sunrisers Hyderabad and then surpassed it by dismissing KKR skipper Rana. As he gears up for the upcoming season, there's anticipation for Chahal to repeat his outstanding performances and possibly break his record again.
Rajasthan Royals Team Ranking In Past Years
In the first season of IPL, Rajasthan Royals won the title under the captaincy of veteran Aussie Shane Warne. After a five-year hiatus from the playoffs, they finally made a comeback in 2013, securing the title they had previously won in 2008. Subsequently, they made it to the first half of the pointer’s table again in 2015 and 2018. After another three-year dry spell, they resurged with the same determination as in their inaugural year, ultimately finishing as the runners-up in the IPL 2022 and losing the finals to the Gujarat Titans. Here, we have listed the position in the points table of this franchise year-wise-
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