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Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals, the inaugural IPL champions, are known for their innovative cricket and unearthing hidden talent. The Buttler-Samson combination has driven them to two finals in recent years, and their leg-spin attack led by Yuzvendra Chahal is among the best in the competition.

IPL TITLES1 · (2008)
ALL-TIME WIN %49.8%
CAPTAINRiyan Parag
COACHKumar Sangakkara
HOME GROUNDJaipur
2026 FORM (L5)L W W L W
▶ TACTICAL PROFILE · STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES
STRENGTHS
Buttler explosive power-play batting
Chahal leg-spin wicket-taking
Smart franchise — value for money
Samson's captaincy acumen
WEAKNESSES
Inconsistent pace attack
Vulnerable in knockout pressure
Depth batting below top-5
▶ KEY PLAYERS · IPL 2026 SQUAD
ROLE
NAME
STATS
DNA
WKJos Buttler3582R94
BOWLYuzvendra Chahal205W90
▶ IPL TITLE WINS · 1 CHAMPIONSHIP
2008CHAMPIONdef CSK164/7 def 163/5 (1 run)POT: Shane Watson