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    Home / News / Sports News / IPL 2023, RR: Squad analysis, schedule, Probable XI, and verdict 
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    IPL 2023, RR: Squad analysis, schedule, Probable XI, and verdict 
    Jos Buttler won the Orange Cap last season (Source: Twitter/@ICC)

    IPL 2023, RR: Squad analysis, schedule, Probable XI, and verdict 

    By Gaurav Tripathi
    Mar 24, 2023
    03:42 pm

    What's the story

    Runners-up of the last season, Rajasthan Royals (RR) will tussle for their second title in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), starting March 31.

    The Sanju Samson-led side played some excellent cricket in the preceding season and reached the summit clash.

    They would like to go a step further this time around.

    Here we decode RR's squad ahead of the gala competition.

    Run 

    Run in the previous seasons 

    Under Shane Warne's leadership, RR clinched the inaugural IPL in 2008.

    The side then missed out on the playoff berth for four successive seasons.

    Between 2013 and 2018, they finished in the top four three times.

    Notably, RR were suspended for the 2016 and 2017 season.

    Last year, Samson guided the team to their second final appearance, where they lost to Gujarat Titans (GT).

    Auction 

    Key signings at the auction 

    Jason Holder's signing for Rs. 5.75 crore headlined RR's outing at the IPL 2023 auction.

    They got Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa (Rs. 1.5 crore) for an absolute steal.

    Joe Root (Rs. 1 crore) was also among RR's notable buys.

    Pacer KM Asif (Rs. 30 lakh) and leg-spinner Murugan Ashwin (Rs. 20 lakh) were RR's key purchases among Indian players.

    Information

    Prasidh Krishna ruled out 

    Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna, who was picked by RR for Rs. 10 crore in the 2022 auction, has been ruled out of IPL 2023 due to a lumbar stress fracture in his spine. The franchise is yet to announce his replacement.

    Schedule 

    A look at RR's schedule (1/3)

    April 2: vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad at 3:30 PM IST

    April 5: vs Punjab Kings in Guwahati at 7:30 PM IST

    April 8: vs Delhi Capitals in Guwahati at 3:30 PM IST

    April 12: vs Chennai Super Kings in Chennai at 7:30 PM IST

    April 16: vs Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad at 7:30 PM IST

    Schedule 

    A look at RR's schedule (2/3)

    April 19: vs Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur at 7:30 PM IST

    April 23: vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in Bengaluru at 3:30 PM IST

    April 27: vs Chennai Super Kings in Jaipur at 7:30 PM IST

    April 30: vs Mumbai Indians in Mumbai at 7:30 PM IST

    May 5: vs Gujarat Titans in Jaipur at 7:30 PM IST

    Schedule 

    A look at RR's schedule (3/3)

    May 7: vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in Jaipur at 7:30 PM IST

    May 11: vs Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata at 7:30 PM IST

    May 14: vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in Jaipur at 3:30 PM IST

    May 19: vs Punjab Kings in Dharamsala at 7:30PM IST

    Squad 

    A look at the Rajasthan Royals squad 

    Squad: Sanju Samson (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Jos Buttler, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Trent Boult, Obed McCoy, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Sen, Kuldip Yadav, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, KC Cariappa, Jason Holder, Donavon Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Adam Zampa, KM Asif, M Ashwin, Akash Vashisht, Abdul PA, Joe Root

    XI 

    A look at RR's probable XI 

    RR's probable XI for the opening clash: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (captain and wicket-keeper), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Kuldeep Sen, Yuzvendra Chahal.

    Strengths 

    Here are the strengths 

    The Royals have a settled initial XI alongside several potent back-ups.

    One of the most dangerous batters going around, Jos Buttler smoked four tons last season.

    Yashasvi Jaiswal and Samson were also among the runs.

    While leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was IPL 2022's highest wicket-taker, Ashwin and Trent Boult also enjoyed successful campaigns.

    In Navdeep Saini and Kuldeep Sen, RR have two quality Indian pacers.

    Weaknessess 

    What are the weaknesses? 

    Though Samson has proven his mettle, the batter has lacked in terms of scoring consistently.

    Devdutt Padikkal, who has been an opener for the majority of his career, blew hot and cold at number four last season.

    Meanwhile, RR don't have any quality foreign all-rounder to back up Jason Holder.

    Hence, Ravichandran Ashwin might be needed to step up with the bat.

    Verdict 

    Verdict: RR will be a force to reckon with 

    With so many stalwarts in the side and a settled combination, RR can give many teams a run for their money.

    Moreover, the side will play half of their matches in Jaipur, a venue where they have done well in the past seasons.

    The newly-introduced 'Impact-player rule' can potentially make up for RR's dearth of a quality Indian all-rounder.

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