The Rajasthan Royals (RR) are one of the original IPL franchises and made history by winning the very first title in 2008. Based in Jaipur, RR is known for nurturing young talent, smart tactics, and an innovative style of play. Over the years, they’ve delivered exciting performances and helped develop future cricket stars.
IPL 2025 started with great energy, and Rajasthan Royals have been part of some intense matches. However, the tournament faced a brief suspension due to tensions between India and Pakistan, with play set to resume on 17th May along with a revised schedule.
Unfortunately, RR has been ruled out of the playoffs, but not without drama. Injuries to Nitish Rana (calf) and Sandeep Sharma (finger) led to the inclusion of Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Nandre Burger. Additionally, key bowler Jofra Archer was sidelined for the season due to injury.
In this blog, we review Rajasthan Royals’ all-time IPL records, current owners, updated 2025 squad, and match schedule.
Rajasthan Royals IPL Team Revised Schedule IPL 2025
Here is the schedule for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025 after suspension:
| Date | Day | Match | Venue | Result | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23 | Sun | SRH vs RR | Rajiv Gandhi Int’l Stadium, Hyderabad | SRH won by 44 runs | 3:30 PM |
| Mar 26 | Wed | RR vs KKR | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | KKR won by 8 wkts | 7:30 PM |
| Mar 30 | Sun | RR vs CSK | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | RR won by 6 runs | 7:30 PM |
| Apr 05 | Sat | RR vs PBKS | MYS Int’l Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur | RR won by 50 runs | 7:30 PM |
| Apr 09 | Wed | GT vs RR | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | GT won by 58 runs | 7:30 PM |
| Apr 13 | Sun | RR vs RCB | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | RCB won by 9 wkts | 3:30 PM |
| Apr 16 | Wed | DC vs RR | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Match tied (DC won Super Over) | 7:30 PM |
| Apr 19 | Sat | LSG vs RR | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | LSG won by 2 runs | 7:30 PM |
| Apr 24 | Thu | RCB vs RR | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | RCB won by 11 runs | 7:30 PM |
| Apr 28 | Mon | GT vs RR | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | RR won by 8 wkts | 7:30 PM |
| May 01 | Thu | MI vs RR | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | MI won by 100 runs | 7:30 PM |
| May 04 | Sun | KKR vs RR | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | KKR won by 1 run | 3:30 PM |
| May 18 | Sun | RR vs PBKS | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | PBKS won by 10 runs | 3:30 PM |
| May 20 | Tue | CSK vs RR | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Upcoming Match | 7:30 PM |
Rajasthan Royals – Updated Owners & Squad
The Royals Sports Group, led by Manoj Badale, owns 65% of the franchise. Key minority stakeholders include media mogul Lachlan Murdoch and RedBird Capital Partners, making it one of the most diversely owned teams in the IPL.
Team Details
- Captain: Sanju Samson
- Coach: Rahul Dravid
- Owner: Royal Multisport Private Limited
- Home Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium
Current Squad For IPL 2025:
Batters
- Sanju Samson
- Shubham Dubey
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Kunal Rathore
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Dhruv Jurel
- Riyan Parag
All-Rounders
- Nitish Rana
- Yudhvir Singh
Bowlers
- Jofra Archer
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Akash Madhwal
- Kumar Kartikeya Singh
- Tushar Deshpande
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Kwena Maphaka
- Ashok Sharma
- Sandeep Sharma
Note: RR is out of playoff contention. Injuries to Nitish Rana (calf) and Sandeep Sharma (finger) brought in Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Nandre Burger. Jofra Archer has also been ruled out for the season.
Rajasthan Royals (2008-2025): Team Records
Rajasthan Royals has seen both glory and challenges in their IPL journey. From winning the inaugural season to facing a two-year suspension, the team has shown remarkable resilience.
Rajasthan Royals Standings Every Year
| Year | Position | Most Runs | Most Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Winners | Shane Watson (472) | Sohail Tanvir (22) |
| 2009 | 6th | Yusuf Pathan (396) | Shane Warne (14) |
| 2010 | 7th | Naman Ojha (377) | Shane Watson (13) |
| 2011 | 6th | Shane Watson (333) | Shane Warne (13) |
| 2012 | 7th | Ajinkya Rahane (560) | Brad Hogg (10) |
| 2013 | 3rd | Shane Watson (543) | James Faulkner (28) |
| 2014 | 5th | Karun Nair (330) | Pravin Tambe (15) |
| 2015 | 4th | Ajinkya Rahane (498) | Chris Morris (13) |
| 2018 | 4th | Jos Buttler (548) | Shreyas Gopal (11) |
| 2019 | 7th | Ajinkya Rahane (393) | Shreyas Gopal (20) |
| 2020 | 8th | Sanju Samson (375) | Jofra Archer (20) |
| 2021 | 7th | Sanju Samson (484) | Chris Morris (15) |
| 2022 | 2nd | Jos Buttler (863) | Yuzvendra Chahal (27) |
| 2023 | 5th | Yashasvi Jaiswal (625) | Yuzvendra Chahal (21) |
| 2024 | 3rd | Riyan Parag (573) | Avesh Khan (19) |
Most Runs For Rajasthan Royals
| Player | Matches | Runs | Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | 152 | 3,596 | 2013-2024 |
| Jos Buttler | 89 | 3,015 | 2018-2024 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 100 | 2,810 | 2011-2019 |
| Shane Watson | 78 | 2,372 | 2008-2015 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 46 | 1,488 | 2020-2024 |
Most Wickets For Rajasthan Royals
| Player | Matches | Wickets | Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siddharth Trivedi | 76 | 65 | 2008-2013 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 43 | 61 | 2022-2024 |
| Shane Watson | 78 | 61 | 2008-2015 |
| Shane Warne | 55 | 57 | 2008-2011 |
| James Faulkner | 42 | 47 | 2013-2015 |
Highest Total
| Score | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226/6 | PBKS | Sharjah | 27 Sep 2020 |
| 224/8 | KKR | Eden Gardens | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 223/5 | CSK | Chennai | 3 Apr 2010 |
| 222/2 | DC | Wankhede | 22 Apr 2022 |
| 220/3 | SRH | Delhi | 2 May 2021 |
Lowest Total
| Score | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | RCB | Cape Town | 18 Apr 2009 |
| 59 | RCB | Jaipur | 14 May 2023 |
| 81 | KKR | Eden Gardens | 17 Apr 2011 |
| 85 | KKR | Sharjah | 7 Oct 2021 |
| 90/9 | MI | Sharjah | 5 Oct 2021 |
Rajasthan Royals Records: Individual Records
The Royals have seen several outstanding individual performances that have left an indelible mark on IPL history.
Highest Individual Scores in A Match
| Player | Runs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler | 124 | SRH | Delhi | 2 May 2021 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 124 | MI | Mumbai | 30 Apr 2023 |
| Sanju Samson | 119 | PBKS | Mumbai | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Jos Buttler | 116 | DC | Mumbai | 22 Apr 2022 |
| Jos Buttler | 107* | KKR | Kolkata | 16 Apr 2024 |
Best Bowling Figure in A Match
| Player | Figures | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sohail Tanvir | 6/14 | CSK | Jaipur | 4 May 2008 |
| James Faulkner | 5/16 | SRH | Hyderabad | 17 May 2013 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 5/18 | MI | Jaipur | 22 Apr 2024 |
| James Faulkner | 5/20 | SRH | Jaipur | 27 Apr 2013 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 5/40 | KKR | Mumbai | 18 Apr 2022 |
Most Centuries
- Jos Buttler – 7 centuries
- Ajinkya Rahane – 2 centuries
- Sanju Samson – 2 centuries
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – 2 centuries
- Ben Stokes – 1 century
Most 50+ Scores
| Player | 50s | 100s | Total | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | 21 | 2 | 23 | 2013-2024 |
| Jos Buttler | 15 | 7 | 22 | 2018-2024 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 17 | 2 | 19 | 2011-2019 |
| Shane Watson | 14 | 1 | 15 | 2008-2015 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 8 | 2 | 10 | 2020-2024 |
Most Sixes
| Player | Matches | Sixes | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | 152 | 172 | 2013-2024 |
| Jos Buttler | 89 | 134 | 2018-2024 |
| Shane Watson | 78 | 109 | 2008-2015 |
| Yusuf Pathan | 46 | 61 | 2008-2010 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 46 | 60 | 2020-2024 |
Most Fours
| Player | Matches | Fours | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | 152 | 312 | 2013-2024 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 100 | 288 | 2011-2019 |
| Jos Buttler | 89 | 276 | 2018-2024 |
| Shane Watson | 78 | 214 | 2008-2015 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 46 | 142 | 2020-2024 |
Most Catches
| Player | Matches | Catches | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane | 100 | 40 | 2011-2019 |
| Riyan Parag | 54 | 32 | 2019-2024 |
| Jos Buttler | 89 | 31 | 2018-2024 |
| Shane Watson | 78 | 21 | 2008-2015 |
| Steve Smith | 43 | 21 | 2014-2020 |
Most Runs in A Season
| Player | Matches | Innings | Runs | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler | 17 | 17 | 863 | 2022 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 14 | 14 | 625 | 2023 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 16 | 16 | 560 | 2012 |
| Jos Buttler | 13 | 13 | 548 | 2018 |
| Shane Watson | 16 | 16 | 543 | 2013 |
Most Wickets In A Season
| Player | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Faulkner | 16 | 16 | 28 | 2013 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 17 | 17 | 27 | 2022 |
| Sohail Tanvir | 11 | 11 | 22 | 2008 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 14 | 14 | 21 | 2023 |
| Shreyas Gopal | 14 | 14 | 20 | 2019 |
Orange And Purple Caps
Throughout their IPL history, Rajasthan Royals have had several outstanding performers. Jos Buttler won the Orange Cap in 2022 with 863 runs, while Yuzvendra Chahal became Purple Cap winner in the same season with 27 wickets. Apart from that, Sohail Tanvir also won the Purple Cap in the inaugural season (2008).
Rajasthan Royals History Over the Years
The Rajasthan Royals journey in IPL has been filled with remarkable moments and challenges. From being the inaugural champions to facing a two-year suspension, the team has shown great resilience.
Memorable Moments:
- 2008: Won the inaugural IPL under Shane Warne’s leadership
- 2013: Reached playoffs and finished as CLT20 runners-up
- 2015-2017: Served two-year suspension due to betting scandal
- 2018: Successful comeback reaching playoffs
- 2022: Finished as runners-up under Sanju Samson’s captaincy
- 2024: Qualified for IPL playoffs showing consistent performance
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Conclusion: Rajasthan Royals Won The First Title Of The IPL
Rajasthan Royals has maintained its unique identity in the IPL through smart recruitment and faith in young talent. Their ability to spot and nurture cricketers has made them one of the most interesting franchises to follow. While they haven’t added to their trophy cabinet since 2008, their approach to cricket and team building continues to earn respect across the cricketing world.
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