Rajasthan Royals
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| Short Name | RR |
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| League | Indian Premier League (IPL) |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Owner(s) | Royal Multisport Private Limited |
| City / Region | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
| Home Ground | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Stadium Capacity | 24,000 |
| Team Colors |
Pink & Blue |
| Captain | |
| Head Coach | Kumar Sangakkara |
| IPL Titles | 1 |
| Website | Official website |
Rajasthan Royals (RR) a professional IPL team with its headquarters in Jaipur, Rajasthan which is own by Manoj Badale and The Royals Sports Group. They play at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati as well as Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Under Shane Warne, RR won the inaugural IPL in 2008. They finished second in the 2013 CLT20 (captained by Rahul Dravid) and the 2022 IPL (captained by Sanju Samson and coached by Kumar Sangakkara). After being suspended for two years (2016–17) due to a betting scandal, they returned to the IPL in 2018.[1][2][3][4]
History
In 2008, the Rajasthan Royals were one of the first eight IPL teams. When Emerging Media initially acquired the Jaipur-based team for $67 million, it was the least expensive franchise at the time. Lachlan Murdoch and RedBird Capital Partners are minority owners of the team as of 2024, with Royals Sports Group holding a 65% stake. Ownership disputes have plagued the team, including a brief expulsion in 2010.[5][6]
Home Ground
With 24,000 seats, the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur is where the Rajasthan Royals play their home games. The stadium was renovated in 2006 and hosted Royals matches again from the 2018 season after their return from a two-year suspension.[7][8]
Team Colors & Logo
Presently, the team colors for the Rajasthan Royals are royal blue and pink, through which energy, courage, and royalty are expressed. Their logo is that of wearing a crown, signifying strength, leadership, and the fighting spirit of the Royals. This is a reflection of the team's way of being bold and innovative in the IPL.[9]
Key Personnel
- Owner: Royal Multisport Private Limited
- Captain:
- Head Coach: Kumar Sangakkara
- Batting Coach: Vikram Rathour
- Bowling Coach: Shane Bond[10]
Current Squad
Rajasthan Royals Squad 2026
| Category | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Batters | Shubham Dubey | Batter |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Batter | |
| Donovan Ferreira | WK-Batter | |
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius | Batter | |
| Ravi Singh | WK-Batter | |
| Aman Rao Perala | Batter | |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Batter | |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batter | |
| Dhruv Jurel | WK-Batter | |
| Riyan Parag | Batter | |
| All-Rounders | Yudhvir Singh Charak | All-Rounder |
| Ravindra Jadeja | All-Rounder | |
| Sam Curran | All-Rounder | |
| Bowlers | Jofra Archer | Bowler |
| Tushar Deshpande | Bowler | |
| Kwena Maphaka | Bowler | |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler | |
| Sushant Mishra | Bowler | |
| Yash Raj Punja | Bowler | |
| Vignesh Puthur | Bowler | |
| Brijesh Sharma | Bowler | |
| Adam Milne | Bowler | |
| Kuldeep Sen | Bowler | |
| Sandeep Sharma | Bowler | |
| Nandre Burger | Bowler | |
| Source | ||
Notable Players
| Player | Role | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | Wicket-keeper Batter | Leading run-scorer |
| Jos Buttler | Batter | Star overseas batter |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batter | Promising young Indian talent |
| Riyan Parag | All-rounder | Emerging Indian all-rounder |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Batter | Explosive overseas batter |
Achievements & Records
- Indian Premier League Champions: 1 (2008)[11]
Performance & Season Summary
| Year | Matches | Won | Lost | Group Stage | Final Result | |
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| 2008 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 1st out of 8 | Champions | |
| 2009 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 6th out of 8 | League stage | |
| 2010 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 7th out of 8 | — | |
| 2011 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 6th out of 10 | — | |
| 2012 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 7th out of 9 | — | |
| 2013 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 3rd out of 9 | Playoffs | |
| 2014 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 5th out of 8 | League stage | |
| 2015 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 4th out of 8 | Playoffs | |
| 2018 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 4th out of 8 | — | |
| 2019 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 7th out of 8 | League stage | |
| 2020 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 8th out of 8 | — | |
| 2021 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 7th out of 8 | — | |
| 2022 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 2nd out of 10 | Runners-up | |
| 2023 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 5th out of 10 | League stage | |
| 2024 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 3rd out of 10 | Playoffs | |
| 2025 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 9th out of 10 | League Stage | |
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Fan Base & Popularity
Rajasthan Royals have always garnered a very loyal and enthusiastic audience in Rajasthan and northern India. Because this team has mainly supported underdogs and uncapped players, it has earned respect for its bold and innovative approach. Royals fans actively support the team on social media and in stadiums, celebrating both victories and standout individual performances.[12][13][14]
External Links
See also
References
- ↑ Most wickets in career for Rajasthan Royals IPL matches . In ESPNcricinfo . Retrieved 17 January 2026
- ↑ Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, Indian Premier League 2008 Final – match report . In ESPNcricinfo . Retrieved 17 January 2026
- ↑ IPL 2014: Rajasthan Royals’ team ethos and values have remained intact since first season . In CricketCountry (8 May 2014) . Retrieved 17 January 2026
- ↑ The wealth journey of Manoj Badale, visionary owner of Rajasthan Royals – Know about his early life, career and net worth . In The Financial Express (3 January 2024) . Retrieved 17 January 2026
- ↑ Franchises for board’s new Twenty20 league . In ESPNcricinfo (13 September 2007) . Retrieved 17 January 2026
- ↑ Rajasthan Royals' valuation touches $250 mn with US stakeholder . In Business Today (24 June 2021) . Retrieved 17 January 2026
- ↑ Sawai Mansingh Stadium – Rajasthan Royals Home Ground . In Rajasthan Royals Official Website . Retrieved 17 January 2026
- ↑ Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur – Cricket Ground Profile . In ESPNcricinfo . Retrieved 17 January 2026
- ↑ Rajasthan Royals Logo History and Meaning . In 1000logos.net . Retrieved 17 January 2026
- ↑ Support Staff – Rajasthan Royals . In Rajasthan Royals Official Website . Retrieved 17 January 2026
- ↑ IPL winners list: Know all champions . In Olympics.com . Retrieved 17 January 2026
- ↑ Fan Blogs – Rajasthan Royals . In Rajasthan Royals Official Website . Retrieved 17 January 2026
- ↑ Documenting the Fan Base of Rajasthan Royals . In IPL Rajasthan Royals (14 April 2024) . Retrieved 17 January 2026
- ↑ Rajasthan Royals’ official fan group ‘Super Royals’ shows their support from Jaipur . In ThePrint (via ANI) (23 December 2022) . Retrieved 17 January 2026