Rajasthan Royals (RR) are getting ready for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season with a mix of experienced players and new talents. Led by captain Sanju Samson, the team wants to use its strong history and make a big impression this season.
A notable addition to the squad is 13-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who was acquired for ₹1.1 crore after an intense bidding war with the Delhi Capitals. Suryavanshi gained attention with a remarkable 58-ball century against Australia’s Under-19 team, showcasing his exceptional talent at a young age. His inclusion has generated excitement among fans and cricket enthusiasts alike.
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Royals have also enhanced their bowling strength by signing South African bowler Kwena Maphaka for ₹1.5 crore. He was the top wicket-taker in the ICC U19 World Cup 2024 and took 21 wickets in six matches. It is believed that his ability to perform under pressure will help the team greatly.
The franchise made the right decision to appoint former Indian captain Rahul Dravid as head coach on a long-term contract. Dravid has done good work in his previous coaching assignments, and it is believed that his return to Royals will add much knowledge and smart planning to the team.
It has a good batting lineup, including players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is playing really well, and Shimron Hetmyer, famous for his powerful hitting. With the addition of an all-rounder in Nitish Rana, it enhances the middle order by adding strength and options.
The Royals have also worked on improving their spin bowling by adding Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga. Both are known for taking wickets and bowling in a way that gives away few runs. Their addition is expected to make the bowling stronger, especially on pitches that help spin bowlers.
The Rajasthan Royals have a good mix of young players and experienced ones. This makes them strong competitors in the IPL 2025 season. The team has made smart player choices and changed their leaders to show they want to do well and get back to the top of the league.
Rajasthan Royals Team Players IPL 2025
- Sanju Samson (Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Jofra Archer
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Nitish Rana
- Tushar Deshpande
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Jos Buttler
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Trent Boult
- Riyan Parag
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Obed McCoy
- KC Cariappa
- Prasidh Krishna
- Dhruv Jurel
- Navdeep Saini
- Kuldeep Sen
- Kuldip Yadav