Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025: Full Schedule, Squad and Fixtures

Rajasthan Royals (RR) are ready to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with a fresh energy and strong mindset to win their second title. After a promising start in IPL 2024 that ended in disappointment RR has made some changes in this season to strengthen their squad.

RR’s Leadership and Strategy for IPL 2025

Sanju Samson will continue to lead the team as captain while former Indian legend  Rahul Dravid has joined as the head coach. Dravid’s leadership will bring  discipline and mental strength to the squad. RR’s management has focused on filling the gaps that troubled them in previous seasons, making their squad more balanced.

Key Players in Rajasthan Royals Squad

RR has retained some of their core players like:

Sanju Samson (Captain)

Yashasvi Jaiswal

 Shimron Hetmyer

 Riyan Parag

-Dhruv Jurel

Additionally, they have made key changes in the 2025  auction including:

Jofra Archer: The fast bowler will add strength to RR’s pace attack.

Nitish Rana: A dependable batsman who boosts the middle order.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi:  A 13-year-old young talent from Bihar  making history as the youngest ever IPL player.

RR’s First Match in IPL 2025

Rajasthan Royals will start their IPL 2025 campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 Full Schedule

1.  March 23    Sunrisers Hyderabad vs RR      Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad 

2.  March 26    | RR vs Kolkata Knight Riders                     ACA Stadium, Guwahati

                      

3.  March 30     RR vs Chennai Super Kings 

ACA Stadium, Guwahati     

                 

4.  April 5      Punjab Kings vs RR                    Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Chandigarh 

5.  April 9      Gujarat Titans vs RR          Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad           

6. April 13     RR vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru    Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur             

 7. April 16     Delhi Capitals vs RR      Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi                

8.  April 19     RR vs Lucknow Super Giants           Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur             

9. April 24     Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs RR    M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru          

10.  April 28     RR vs Gujarat Titans               Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur             

11. May 1        RR vs Mumbai Indians               Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur             

12.  May 4       Kolkata Knight Riders vs RR        Eden Gardens, Kolkata                      

13.  May 12       Chennai Super Kings vs RR           M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai         

14.  May 16      RR vs Punjab Kings                 Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur             

How Many Matches in IPL 2025?

The IPL 2025 season will have a total of 74 matches* played across 13 venues in India. The league phase consists of 70 matches, with each team playing 14 matches. There will also be 12 double header days where two matches are played in a single day.

RR’s Chances in IPL 2025

Rajasthan Royals have a well balanced team with a mix of experienced players and young talent. With Jofra Archer adding firepower to the bowling attack and Nitish Rana adds batting strength. RR aims to achieve consistency and improve their performance compared to the previous seasons.

Can RR Win Their Second IPL Title?

RR won their first and only IPL title in 2008 under the captaincy of Shane Warne. They reached the IPL final again in 2022 but did not win. With their updated  squad and strong captain RR will look to overcome past struggles and fight for their second championship.

Rajasthan Royals are entering IPL 2025 with high hopes and a well prepared squad. With Sanju Samson’s leadership and Rahul Dravid’s coaching they have a solid chance to fight for the title. Fans can expect exciting performances as RR aims to make a deep run in the tournament.

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