The Rajasthan Royals are a franchise cricket team that participates in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception in 2008.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Team’ Stats from 2008 to 2022:
- Total matches played: 195
- Total matches won: 96
- Total matches lost: 94
- No result/Abandoned: 5
- Win percentage:49.23%
- Best finish in IPL: Champions in 2008
- Playoff appearances: 5 times (2008, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2020)
- Highest team total: 226/6 vs Kings XI Punjab (2010)
- Lowest team total: 58 vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2014)
- Most runs for RR: 2810 by Shane Watson
- Highest individual score: 127* by Sanju Samson vs Punjab Kings (2021)
- Most wickets for RR: 81 by Siddharth Trivedi
- Best bowling figures: 4/14 by Sohail Tanvir vs Chennai Super Kings (2008)
Rajasthan Royals’ captains from 2008 to 2022 :
Shane Warne (2008-2011)
Matches: 55
Wins: 30
Losses: 24
Win percentage: 54.55%
Best finish: Champions in 2008
Rahul Dravid (2012-2013)
Matches: 30
Wins: 13
Losses: 16
No result: 1
Win percentage: 43.33%
Best finish: Playoffs in 2013
Shane Watson (2014-2015)
Matches: 22
Wins: 9
Losses: 13
Win percentage: 40.91%
Best finish: Playoffs in 2015
Steve Smith (2018-2020)
Matches: 37
Wins: 12
Losses: 25
No result: 1
Win percentage: 32.43%
Best finish: Playoffs in 2018
Ajinkya Rahane (2019-2021)
Matches: 24
Wins: 10
Losses: 13
No result: 1
Win percentage: 41.67%
Best finish: 7th place in 2020
Jos Butler (2022)
Matches: 17
Wins: 10
Losses: 7
No result: 0
Win percentage: 58.82%
Best finish: 2nd place in 2022
Note: The Rajasthan Royals did not have a captain in the 2016 and 2017 seasons.
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Rajasthan Royals (RR) IPL Season 2022 :
According to the 2022 Indian Premier League auction, Rajasthan kept their captain Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, and youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal on November 30, 2021, releasing every other player as of that day.
After doing well during the league stage and finishing second on the points table, the team lost twice in as many days to Gujarat Titans, first in Qualifier 1 and again in the grand finals, finishing in second place. With 864 runs scored in 17 innings, Jos Buttler won the MVP title and the Orange Cap, and Yuzvendra Chahal won the Purple Cap for taking the most wickets during the
Rajasthan Royals IPL Best Players from 2008 to 2022:
- Shane Watson – Watson was an integral part of the Rajasthan Royals from 2008 to 2015, where he played as an all-rounder. In 130 matches, he scored 3,143 runs with a highest score of 117*, at an average of 32.26 and a strike rate of 141.33. He also picked up 67 wickets at an average of 26.54 and an economy rate of 7.78.
- Sanju Samson – Samson has been a regular member of the Rajasthan Royals since 2013, and has been their captain since 2021. In 92 matches, he has scored 2,630 runs with a highest score of 119, at an average of 30.70 and a strike rate of 138.97.
- Ajinkya Rahane – Rahane played for the Rajasthan Royals from 2011 to 2015 and then again in 2018 and 2019. In 100 matches, he scored 2,810 runs with a highest score of 105*, at an average of 34.26 and a strike rate of 122.65.
- Yusuf Pathan – Pathan played for the Rajasthan Royals from 2008 to 2010 and was a key player in their title-winning campaign in 2008. In 42 matches, he scored 1,074 runs with a highest score of 100*, at an average of 31.58 and a strike rate of 154.39. He also picked up 21 wickets at an average of 32.04 and an economy rate of 7.94.
- Jofra Archer – Archer has been a vital member of the Rajasthan Royals since 2018. In 35 matches, he has picked up 46 wickets at an average of 21.91 and an economy rate of 7.51.
- Rahul Dravid – Dravid played for the Rajasthan Royals from 2011 to 2013 and was their captain in 2012. In 46 matches, he scored 1,217 runs with a highest score of 65, at an average of 28.35 and a strike rate of 115.43.
- Jos Buttler – Buttler has been playing for the Rajasthan Royals since 2018. In 34 matches, he has scored 1,015 runs with a highest score of 95*, at an average of 34.65 and a strike rate of 151.47.
- Steve Smith – Smith played for the Rajasthan Royals from 2014 to 2015 and then again in 2018 and 2019. In 81 matches, he scored 2,331 runs with a highest score of 101*, at an average of 35.31 and a strike rate of 128.95.
- Shane Warne – Warne was the captain of the Rajasthan Royals in their title-winning campaign in 2008. In 55 matches, he picked up 56 wickets at an average of 25.98 and an economy rate of 7.27.
- Sohail Tanvir – Tanvir was the leading wicket-taker in the 2008 IPL, where he played for the Rajasthan Royals. In 11 matches, he picked up 22 wickets at an average of 12.09 and an economy rate of 6.46.
Rajasthan Royal IPL 2023 :
Jason Holder, an all-rounder from the West Indies, was purchased by Rajasthan Royals for INR 5.75 crore on Friday during the IPL 2023 auction (December 23). To cover every base before the 2023 season, they also signed South African wicketkeeper-batter Donovan Ferreira for a price of INR 50 lakh and top Australian spinner Adam Zampa for his base price of INR 1.5 million. They surprise signed former England captain Joe Root for a basic fee of INR 1 crore to top off the day.
Rajasthan Royal IPL 2023 Squad :
Sanju Samson (c & wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Jos Buttler (wk), Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Prasidh Krishna, Trent Boult, Obed McCoy, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Sen, Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, KC Cariappa, Jason Holder, Donovan Ferreira (wk), Kunal Rathore, Adam Zampa, KM Asif, Murugan Ashwin, Akash Vashisht, Abdul PA, Joe Root.
RR Retained Players List & RR Squad 2023:
| PLAYER | ROLE | PRICE |
| Sanju Samson | Batsman/Wicket-keeper | 14 Crore |
| Jos Buttler | Batsman | 10 Crore |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batsman | 4 Crore |
| R. Ashwin | Bowler | 5 crore |
| Trent Boult | Bowler | 8 crore |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Batsman | 8.5 crore |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Batsman | 7.75 crore |
| Riyan Parag | All-Rounder | 3.8 crore |
| KC Cariappa | Bowler | 30 lakh |
| Prasidh Krishna | Bowler | 10 crore |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Bowler | 6.5 crore |
| Navdeep Saini | Bowler | 2.6 crore |
| Obed McCoy | Bowler | 75 lakh |
| Kuldeep Sen | Bowler | 20 lakh |
| Dhruv Jurel | Batsman/Wicket-keeper | 20 lakh |
| Kuldip Yadav | Bowler | 20 lakh |
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Team IPL 2023 Players list:
| PLAYER | ROLE | PRICE |
| Sanju Samson | Batsman/Wicket-keeper | 14 Crore |
| Jos Buttler | Batsman | 10 Crore |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batsman | 4 Crore |
| R. Ashwin | Bowler | 5 crore |
| Trent Boult | Bowler | 8 crore |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Batsman | 8.5 crore |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Batsman | 7.75 crore |
| Riyan Parag | All-Rounder | 3.8 crore |
| KC Cariappa | Bowler | 30 lakh |
| Prasidh Krishna | Bowler | 10 crore |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Bowler | 6.5 crore |
| Navdeep Saini | Bowler | 2.6 crore |
| Obed McCoy | Bowler | 75 lakh |
| Kuldeep Sen | Bowler | 20 lakh |
| Dhruv Jurel | Batsman/Wicket-keeper | 20 lakh |
| Kuldip Yadav | Bowler | 20 lakh |
| Jason Holder | All-Rounder | 5.75 crore |
| Donovan Ferreira | All-Rounder | 50 lakh |
| Kunal Rathore | Wicket-keeper | 20 lakh |
| Adam Zampa | Bowler | 1.5 crore |
| KM Asif | Bowler | 30 lakh |
| Murugan Ashwin | Bowler | 20 lakh |
| Akash Vashisht | All-Rounder | 20 lakh |
| Abdul PA | All-Rounder | 20 lakh |
| Joe Root | Batsman | 1 crore |
Rajasthan Royals Matches Schedule For IPL 2023:
The IPL 2023 season will begin on April 2 with Rajasthan Royals playing on Sunrisers Hyderabad, the runner-up from the last year.
| Match No. | Day | Date | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
| 4 | Sunday | April 2 | SRH vs RR | 3:30 PM | Hyderabad |
| 8 | Wednesday | April 5 | RR vs PBKS | 7.30 PM | Guwahati |
| 11 | Saturday | April 8 | RR vs DC | 3:30 PM | Guwahati |
| 17 | Wednesday | April 12 | CSK vs RR | 7:30 PM | Chennai |
| 23 | Sunday | April 16 | GT vs RR | 7:30 PM | Ahmedabad |
| 26 | Wednesday | April 19 | RR vs LSG | 7:30 PM | Jaipur |
| 32 | Sunday | April 23 | RCB vs RR | 3:30 PM | Bangalore |
| 37 | Thursday | April 27 | RR vs CSK | 7:30 PM | Jaipur |
| 42 | Sunday | April 30 | MI vs RR | 7:30 PM | Mumbai |
| 48 | Friday | May 5 | RR vs GT | 7:30 PM | Jaipur |
| 52 | Sunday | May 7 | RR vs SRH | 7:30 PM | Jaipur |
| 56 | Thursday | May 11 | KKR vs RR | 7:30 PM | Kolkata |
| 60 | Sunday | May 14 | RR vs RCB | 3:30 PM | Jaipur |
| 66 | Friday | May 19 | PBKS vs RR | 7:30 | Dharamshala |
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Rajasthan Royal IPL 2023 FAQ’s
Q: What is Rajasthan Royals?
Rajasthan Royals is a professional Twenty20 cricket team that represents the city of Jaipur in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Q: When was Rajasthan Royals founded?
Rajasthan Royals was founded in 2008 as one of the original franchises of the IPL.
Q: Who is the owner of Rajasthan Royals?
Rajasthan Royals is owned by Manoj Badale’s investment group, Emerging Media.
Q: Who is the captain of Rajasthan Royals?
Sanju Samson is the captain of Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2023 .
Q: Who are the key players in Rajasthan Royals?
Some of the key players in Rajasthan Royals include Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Joe Root.
Q: Where does Rajasthan Royals play their home matches?
Rajasthan Royals plays their home matches at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Q: How many times has Rajasthan Royals won the IPL?
Rajasthan Royals has won the IPL once, in 2008.
Q: Who is the head coach of Rajasthan Royals?
The head coach of Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2023 is Kumar Sangakkara.
Q: How can I buy tickets for Rajasthan Royals matches?
Tickets for Rajasthan Royals matches can be purchased through various online ticketing platforms or at the stadium box office on match days.
Q: When does the IPL 2023 season start and end?
The exact dates for IPL 2023 starts in March 31 2023 and ends in 28 May 2023.
