{"id":262913,"date":"2025-03-20T12:47:22","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T12:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/20\/ipl-2025-rajasthan-royals-team-preview-swot-analysis-and-best-xi-cricket-news-the-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T12:47:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T12:47:22","slug":"ipl-2025-rajasthan-royals-team-preview-swot-analysis-and-best-xi-cricket-news-the-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/20\/ipl-2025-rajasthan-royals-team-preview-swot-analysis-and-best-xi-cricket-news-the-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals Team Preview \u2013 SWOT Analysis and Best XI | Cricket News – The Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Sanju Samson (PTI Photos)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals<\/a> (RR), champions of the inaugural IPL season in 2008, enter the 2025 edition of the tournament with renewed hunger and a bolstered squad. After a promising campaign in 2024 that saw them reach Qualifier 2, the Royals are looking to go one step further and clinch their second IPL title.
With Sanju Samson<\/a> continuing to lead the side — barring the first three matches where Riyan Parag will captain the team in unfit Samson’s place, RR have struck a fine balance between retaining their core and adding firepower in key areas.<\/p>\n

Strong Leadership and Core Retentions<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Sanju Samson remains at the helm as captain and wicketkeeper, bringing calm leadership and explosive batting to the middle order. Under the stewardship of former India head coach Rahul Dravid, the Royals have held onto a strong core of performers from last season, including the ever-improving Yashasvi Jaiswal, versatile all-rounder Riyan Parag, promising keeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, and Caribbean powerhouse Shimron Hetmyer. Veteran seamer Sandeep Sharma also continues with the franchise, offering control and experience with the new ball.
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New Signings<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

RR were active at the auction table, strengthening both their bowling and batting departments. The headline addition is the return of express pacer Jofra Archer, who reunites with the Royals to form a lethal pace trio with Tushar Deshpande and Fazalhaq Farooqi. The spin department sees the inclusion of Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga \u2014 two of the most sought-after T20 spinners globally.
On the batting front, Nitish Rana and Parag bring flexibility and leadership experience, while young Vaibhav Suryavanshi has turned heads in domestic cricket with his fearless approach \u2014 a potential breakout star in the making.<\/p>\n

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