Rajasthan Royals’s Potential Playing XI for IPL 2025

Rajasthan Royals, one of the most skilled teams in the IPL, is led by Sanju Samson. Last year, they missed the IPL trophy by losing in Qualifier 2. This time, Rajasthan is fully equipped with a mix of young talent and experienced players, aiming to secure their second IPL title.

For the IPL 2025 season, Sanju Samson will once again lead the team under the guidance of head coach Rahul Dravid. The IPL 2025 season is set to begin on March 14, 2024. Let’s take a closer look of Rajasthan Royals potential playing XI for IPL 2025-

RR Strongest Probable Playing XI

Top Order

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal- One of the finest and most consistent openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal, is likely to open alongside captain Sanju Samson. Last year, he partnered with Jos Buttler, who is no longer part of the team. As a result, this explosive opener is expected to take the field with Sanju.
2. Sanju Samson (C) (WK)- Sanju Samson is one of the best openers in the T20 format. Recently, he scored two centuries against Bangladesh. He has also played numerous match-winning innings for his team.

3. Vaibhav Suryavanshi- Vaibhav has been the talk of the town since the Rajasthan Royals auctioned him. The 13-year-old batter showcased exceptional cricket skills for Team India in the Under-19 World Cup. He is expected to be crucial in Rajasthan’s top-order batting lineup.

Middle Order

4. Shimron Hetmyer (✈️)- The Caribbean star batter has been retained by the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL retention for his explosive batting style. He is now ready to shine in the upcoming 2025 season. With impressive stats playing in the middle order for RR, he has often proven himself to be a match-winner.
5. Nitish Rana- The former KKR captain is now part of the Rajasthan Royals. He has been an outstanding all-rounder, adding depth to the middle-order batting lineup. He will be a crucial player for RR in the upcoming season.

All-rounder

6. Riyan Parag- Riyan Parag is an exceptional all-rounder. His impressive IPL performance last year helped him achieve his dream of wearing the India blue jersey. In IPL 2024, he played a crucial match-winning knock for Rajasthan Royals. His presence in the playing XI will strengthen the lower-order batting lineup.
7. Wanindu Hasaranga (✈️)- Star Sri Lankan all-rounder missed the entire season last year due to injury but is now back with his exceptional spin attack for RR. Known worldwide for his bowling, his batting also adds stability in lower order.
8. Yudhvir Singh Charak- Yudhvir, a young and tall pacer, was previously part of the Lucknow Super Giants and has now joined Rajasthan. His batting and bowling impressed everyone last year.

Bowling Attack

9. Akash Madhwal- A former Mumbai Indians pacer has impressed in recent years with his exceptional bowling skills. He has been lethal with the new ball and can swing the old ball. This skill is expected to play a match-winning role for Rajasthan in IPL 2025.
10. Sandeep Sharma- An experienced pacer known for taking wickets consistently, will play a key role for Rajasthan. He has been a part of Rajasthan Royals for the past few years, continuously strengthening their bowling attack.
11. Jofra Archer (✈️)- Jofra Archer will return after a long break. He was part of Rajasthan Royals for a few seasons but has not played any IPL matches since 2020 due to injury. Now, his return will pose a threat to the opponent’s batting.

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