RR-Rajasthan Royals IPL Squad 2026
The Rajasthan Royals look strong and have a well-balanced squad for the Indian Premier League season 2026, having retained some great players and added young talent. Rajasthan Royals have traditionally been a fearless team and the focus on young cricketers is likely to continue while still competitively contending for top prizes.
Aggergate batting order also looks great with consistent top-order batsman along with aggressive middle-order batesman, who can find accelerater at the right time. The team has the flexibility to play in all conditions due to their ability to adjust according to match situations. The additional all-rounders enhance the squad, providing more depth in both batting and bowling.
Rajasthan Royals have a combination of pace and spin in their bowling unit. They have fast bowlers that provide speed and swing, while the spinners are important in keeping it tight during middle overs. This multifaceted attack makes them as competent in terms of defending totals as it is in pinning back opponents.
Strategy and leadership have also been a big focus of team management, leading to better decisions on the field. Rajasthan Royals combination of youth, experience, and tactical acumen that appears set to deliver a series of consistent performances as they hunt IPL glory in 2026.
Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 Overview
| Team Name | Rajasthan Royals |
| League | Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) |
| Home Ground | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium |
| Head Coach | Kumar Sangakkara |
| Captain (Likely) | Ravindra Jadeja (leadership speculation) |
| Major Trades | Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran into RR; Sanju Samson traded out |
RR Squad 2026 | Rajasthan Royals Players
| Player Name | Role | Price (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Riyan Parag (C) | All-rounder | 18 Cr* |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batter | 18 Cr |
| Dhruv Jurel | WK-Batter | 14 Cr |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Batter | 11 Cr |
| Jofra Archer | Bowler | 12.5 Cr |
| Tushar Deshpande | Bowler | 6.5 Cr |
| Sandeep Sharma | Bowler | 4 Cr |
| Nandre Burger | Bowler | 3.5 Cr |
| Kwena Maphaka | Bowler | 1.5 Cr |
| Yudhvir Singh Charak | All-rounder | 35 L |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler | 7.2 Cr |
| Adam Milne | Bowler | 2.4 Cr |
| Kuldeep Sen | Bowler | 75 L |
| Sushant Mishra | Bowler | 90 L |
| Yash Raj Punja | All-rounder | 30 L |
| Vignesh Puthur | All-rounder | 30 L |
| Brijesh Sharma | All-rounder | 30 L |
| Ravi Singh | WK | 95 L |
| Donovan Ferreira | WK/All-rounder | 75 L* |
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius | WK | — |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Batter | — |
| Shubham Dubey | Batter | 80 L* |
| Aman Rao Perala | Batter | 30 L |
| Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder | 18 Cr* |
| Dasun Shanaka | All-rounder | — |
Rajasthan Royals Support Staff for IPL 2026
| Head Coach & Director of Cricket | Kumar Sangakkara |
| Lead Assistant & Batting Coach | Vikram Rathour |
| Fast Bowling Coach | Shane Bond |
| Fielding Coach | Dishant Yagnik |
| Assistant Coach | Trevor Penney |
| Performance & Player Development Coach | Siddhartha Lahiri |
| Head of Athletic Performance | Michael Italiano |
| Head Physiotherapist | John Gloster |
| Senior Physiotherapist | Craig Antony |
| Assistant Physiotherapist | Niranjan Pandit |
| Director of Analytics & Technology | Giles Lindsay |
| Lead Analyst | Panish Shetty |
| Team Manager & High-Performance Head | Romi Bhinder |
| Team Doctor | Dr. Ameya Kagali |
| Mental Performance Coach | Aaron Walsh |
| Strength & Conditioning Coaches | Varun Ghosh, Vihaan Murali |
