Rajasthan Royals are gearing up for the new IPL season with hopes of reclaiming their early glory. The team, which won the inaugural championship in 2008 under the leadership of Shane Warne, has been striving for another title ever since. This season, they face Chennai Super Kings in their opening match, a team they defeated in the historic 2008 final. Despite CSK’s subsequent success with five championships, the Royals are still chasing their second crown.
Rajasthan will be without Sanju Samson this season, who has been traded to CSK. In exchange, they have strengthened their squad with the additions of Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. Riyan Parag has been named as the captain for the upcoming campaign. The team’s schedule for IPL 2026 includes matches against Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
The BCCI has announced the schedule for the first 20 games, with the full schedule to be revealed after the election dates in Tamil Nadu, Assam, and West Bengal are confirmed. Rajasthan Royals will kick off their season in Guwahati before heading to Ahmedabad for an away fixture against Gujarat Titans. The team’s full squad for IPL 2026 includes players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, and Jofra Archer.
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