IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals’ Predicted Playing XI

With just a few days left for the IPL 2025, which is due to start on Saturday, one team to watch out for in the upcoming season is Rajasthan Royals. After finishing the last IPL season in the third position under Sanju Samson's captaincy, Rajasthan Royals is all set to give their best for their second title in the Indian Premier League. Rajasthan has brought in some exciting names for the IPL 2025. in this article, we will discuss the expected playing 11 of Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming season

 

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League will start on 22nd March with a match between the defending Champions, Kolkata Knight Rider, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens Kolkata. The season will last over two months and end with the finals on the same ground on 25th May.

Rajasthan Royals’ Predicted Playing XI

Player	Role
Sanju Samson	Captain
Yashasvi Jaiswal	Batter
Nitish Rana	All-Rounder
Riyan Parag	All-Rounder
Dhruv Jurel	Batter
Shimron Hetmyer	Batter
Wanindu Hasaranga	All-Rounder
Maheesh Theekshana	Bowler
Jofra Archer	Bowler
Sandeep Sharma	Bowler
Tushar Deshpande	Bowler

 

Sanju Samson

The star Indian batter and Indian wicketkeeper will be leading the team once again. Rajasthan has performed well in the last few seasons under his Captaincy. Sanju has been a consistent batter who has scored runs for Rajasthan every season and led from the front. In the 168 matches played, he has scored 4419 runs with an average of 30.69 and a strike rate of 138.96.

 

Yashasvi Jaiswal

The exciting young opener, who has recently become an important part of India's test team, is also one of the key batters in the Rajasthan Royals' playing XI. Yashasvi’s role will be crucial to Rajasthan's success. In 37 matches, he has scored 1172 runs, with an average of 33.49 and a strike rate of 153.01.

Nitish Rana

After playing for Kolkata Knight Riders in recent years, Nitish Rana will join Rajasthan Royals as his new franchise. Rana, known for his all-rounder skills, will be a key middle-order batter. In the 107 matches he has played, he has scored 2638 runs, with an average of 28.65 and a strike rate of 135.04.

 

Riyan Parag

Riyan, an aggressive batter from Assam, has been playing with Rajasthan for over five years. Over the years, Riyan has solidified his position as a reliable batting all-rounder on the team. After a few inconsistent performances, he made a significant comeback last year in domestic cricket, scoring 500 runs during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023-24 season. In 69 matches played, he has scored 1,173 runs with an average of 16.22 and a strike rate of 138.64.

Dhruv Jurel

Dhruv Jurel, an exciting Indian wicketkeeper, was retained by Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming season after his consistent performances. He is coming off good form in domestic cricket and is expected to have a good IPL season.In the 28 matches played, he has scored 347 runs with an average of 22.33 and a strike rate of 151.53.

Shimron Hetmyer

Shimron Hetmyer, the explosive West Indies middle order, was also retained by the Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. Hetmyer will be a key batter in Rajasthan’s middle order, responsible for stabilising the innings and accelerating it when needed.In the 68 matches played, he has scored 1340 runs with an average of 30.45 and a strike rate of 157.27.

Wanindu Hasaranga

The leg spinner from Sri Lanka will play for Rajasthan Royals, which acquired him for the upcoming season. His leg spin and ability to hit big shots will balance the lower order. In the 26 matches played, he has taken 35 wickets, with an economy of 8.11 and an average of 24.31.

 

Maheesh Theekshana

Maheesh Theekshana, another Sri Lankan in the Rajasthan squad, is known for his mystery spin bowling. Given his ability to bowl on dry pitches like Sawai Man Singh Stadium, his acquisition could be monumental for Rajasthan. In the 27 matches played, he has taken 27 wickets, with an economy of 7.83 and an average of 26.85.

 

Jofra Archer

The star English pacer, who has missed multiple seasons due to injury, is all set for the IPL 2025. Jofra is well known for his bowling, especially his lethal speed, along with his line and length. He could be devastating for the opponent team in the upcoming season and could be one of the highest wicket-takers. In the 40 matches played, he has taken 48 wickets, with an economy of 7.83 and an average of 24.39.

 

Sandeep Sharma

Veteran pacer Sandeep Sharma, who has played them for a long time, has been consistent in his bowling over the years. He will beplayor Rajasthan Royals this year. Despite his age, he has never disappointed the team and performed well in previous seasons. It will be interesting to see whether this will be his last season. In the 126 matches played, he has taken 124 wickets with an economy of 7.80.

Tushar Deshpande 

Tushar Deshpande, an exciting young Indian bowler who played last season for the Chennai Super Kings, was acquired by the Rajasthan Royals for the IPL 2025. His domestic performances and recent form suggest he could have a great IPL season with Rajasthan this year. In the 36 matches played, he has taken wickets with an economy rate of 42 and an average of 9.65.

 

Rajasthan Royals’ Squad For IPL 2025

Role	Players
Batters	Sanju Samson (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Nitish Rana
All-rounders	Riyan Parag, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kumar Kartikeya
Wicketkeepers	Dhruv Jurel, Kunal Singh Rathore
Bowlers	Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ashok Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kwena Maphaka, Tushar Deshpande
Others	Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Shubham Dubey

Rajasthan Royals' Schedule For IPL 2025

Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
March 23, Sunday	Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad	3:30 PM
March 26, Wednesday	Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders	ACA Stadium, Guwahati	7:30 PM
March 30, Sunday	Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings	ACA Stadium, Guwahati	7:30 PM
April 5, Saturday	Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals	Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh	7:30 PM
April 9, Wednesday	Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad	7:30 PM
April 13, Sunday	Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur	3:30 PM
April 16, Wednesday	Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi	7:30 PM
April 19, Saturday	Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants	Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur	7:30 PM
April 24, Thursday	Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru	7:30 PM
April 28, Monday	Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans	Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur	7:30 PM
May 1, Thursday	Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians	Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur	7:30 PM
May 4, Sunday	Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals	Eden Gardens, Kolkata	3:30 PM
May 12, Monday	Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals	M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai	7:30 PM
May 16, Friday	Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings	Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur	7:30 PM