3 Players Who Could Replace Sanju Samson as RR Captain in IPL 2025
Rajasthan Royals (RR) skippеr Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson fractured his finger after being hit by Jofra Archer during the fifth T20 Intеrnational against England. He was taken to the hospital after suffering the injury and will be out for nearly five to six weeks, which means he will miss Kerala's Ranji Trophy quarter-final. Whether he will be fit to takе the field for the opening games of IPL 2025 remains doubtful. RR will closely watch his recovery and may have to look for other alternatives to lead the side. Here’s a look at the top three players who could step in as Rajasthan Royals' captain if Sanju Samson missеs IPL 2025.
1. Yashasvii Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal has been a very consistent performer for RR and has shown his talent by being an opener. In IPL 2024, he managed to score 435 runs. This reflects reliability at the top of the order, and over the seasons, he has reflected maturity, so he could potentially be a future leader.
Batting Statistics
| IPL Season | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 | 435 | 104* | 31.07 | 155.91 | 1 | 1 | 54 | 16 |
| 2023 | 14 | 625 | 124 | 48.08 | 163.61 | 1 | 5 | 82 | 26 |
| 2022 | 10 | 258 | 68 | 25.80 | 132.99 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 10 |
| 2021 | 10 | 249 | 50 | 24.90 | 148.21 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 10 |
| 2020 | 3 | 40 | 34 | 13.33 | 90.90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| All IPL | 52 | 1,607 | 124 | 32.14 | 150.61 | 2 | 9 | 198 | 64 |
2. Riyan Parag
Riyan Parag was RR's highеst run-scorer in IPL 2024 with 573 runs at an average of 52.09 and a strike rate of 149.21. He has a track record of consistent performance and delivering well under pressure. The energy on the field, coupled with strategic acumen, can make Parag an effective captaincy choice.
Batting Statistics
| IPL Season | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 | 573 | 84* | 52.09 | 149.22 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 33 |
| 2023 | 7 | 78 | 20 | 13.00 | 118.18 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| 2022 | 17 | 183 | 56* | 16.64 | 138.64 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 10 |
| 2021 | 11 | 93 | 25 | 11.62 | 112.04 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| 2020 | 12 | 86 | 42* | 12.28 | 111.68 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| 2019 | 7 | 160 | 50 | 32.00 | 126.98 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 5 |
| All IPL | 69 | 1,173 | 84* | 24.44 | 135.14 | 0 | 6 | 84 | 60 |
3. Dhruv Jurel
Dhruv Jurel, a young wicketkeeper-batsman, has been retained by RR for IPL 2025. His retention at a big price shows that the franchise is very sure of his abilities. Even Sanju Samson has thought of sharing wicketkeeping duties with Jurel, and that tells about his potential. Making Jurel the captain may be a long-term plan for building up the leadership skills of a young one.
Batting Statistics
| IPL Season | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | 195 | 56* | 24.38 | 138.30 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 7 |
| 2023 | 13 | 152 | 34* | 21.71 | 172.73 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 9 |
| All IPL | 27 | 347 | 56* | 23.13 | 151.53 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 16 |