The Rajasthan Royals are gearing up for a new season with a new captain, Riyan Parag, and a new owner. Amidst the excitement and buzz surrounding the team, the burning question remains: can they finally end their long-standing title drought?
Looking back at the previous season, the Royals had a strong start with the highest PowerPlay run rate in IPL 2025, scoring at over 10 runs per over in the first six overs. Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal were instrumental in this explosive start, with impressive strike rates. However, their struggles in the middle overs proved costly, as they had the worst bowling average in overs 7-15, conceding heavily and failing to apply pressure on the opposition.
To address their bowling woes, the Royals have signed left-arm pacer Sushant Mishra, who was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Mishra’s ability to take wickets in the death overs could be crucial in shoring up their bowling attack and preventing high-scoring totals.
Under the leadership of Riyan Parag and with the addition of promising talents like Mishra, the Royals are hopeful of turning their fortunes around in the upcoming season. With a squad that boasts a mix of experience and youth, coached by Kumar Sangakkara, the team is determined to make a mark and challenge for the title. Published on Mar 26, 2026.
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