The Rajasthan Royals IPL Team is one of the original eight franchises of the Indian Premier League, and made history by winning the inaugural season in 2008. Based in Jaipur, the team has built a reputation for discovering and nurturing young talent while maintaining a unique team culture focused on innovation and performance.
Let’s take a look at the overall records for Rajasthan Royals, current owners, and the squad.
Rajasthan Royals – Updated Owners & Squad
The Royals Sports Group, led by Manoj Badale, owns 65% of the franchise. Key minority stakeholders include media mogul Lachlan Murdoch and RedBird Capital Partners, making it one of the most diversely owned teams in the IPL.
Current Squad For IPL 2025:
Captain: Sanju Samson
Head Coach: Rahul Dravid
Batters:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Shubham Dubey
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Wicketkeepers:
- Sanju Samson
- Dhruv Jurel
- Kunal Singh Rathore
Allrounders:
- Riyan Parag
- Nitish Rana
- Yudhvir Singh
Spinners:
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Kumar Kartikeya
Fast Bowlers:
- Jofra Archer
- Sandeep Sharma
- Tushar Deshpande
- Akash Madhwal
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Kwena Maphaka
- Ashok Sharma
Rajasthan Royals (2008-2024): Team Records
Rajasthan Royals has seen both glory and challenges in their IPL journey. From winning the inaugural season to facing a two-year suspension, the team has shown remarkable resilience.
Rajasthan Royals Standings Every Year
| Year | Position | Most Runs | Most Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Winners | Shane Watson (472) | Sohail Tanvir (22) |
| 2009 | 6th | Yusuf Pathan (396) | Shane Warne (14) |
| 2010 | 7th | Naman Ojha (377) | Shane Watson (13) |
| 2011 | 6th | Shane Watson (333) | Shane Warne (13) |
| 2012 | 7th | Ajinkya Rahane (560) | Brad Hogg (10) |
| 2013 | 3rd | Shane Watson (543) | James Faulkner (28) |
| 2014 | 5th | Karun Nair (330) | Pravin Tambe (15) |
| 2015 | 4th | Ajinkya Rahane (498) | Chris Morris (13) |
| 2018 | 4th | Jos Buttler (548) | Shreyas Gopal (11) |
| 2019 | 7th | Ajinkya Rahane (393) | Shreyas Gopal (20) |
| 2020 | 8th | Sanju Samson (375) | Jofra Archer (20) |
| 2021 | 7th | Sanju Samson (484) | Chris Morris (15) |
| 2022 | 2nd | Jos Buttler (863) | Yuzvendra Chahal (27) |
| 2023 | 5th | Yashasvi Jaiswal (625) | Yuzvendra Chahal (21) |
| 2024 | 3rd | Riyan Parag (573) | Avesh Khan (19) |
Most Runs For Rajasthan Royals
| Player | Matches | Runs | Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | 152 | 3,596 | 2013-2024 |
| Jos Buttler | 89 | 3,015 | 2018-2024 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 100 | 2,810 | 2011-2019 |
| Shane Watson | 78 | 2,372 | 2008-2015 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 46 | 1,488 | 2020-2024 |
Most Wickets For Rajasthan Royals
| Player | Matches | Wickets | Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siddharth Trivedi | 76 | 65 | 2008-2013 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 43 | 61 | 2022-2024 |
| Shane Watson | 78 | 61 | 2008-2015 |
| Shane Warne | 55 | 57 | 2008-2011 |
| James Faulkner | 42 | 47 | 2013-2015 |
Highest Total
| Score | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226/6 | PBKS | Sharjah | 27 Sep 2020 |
| 224/8 | KKR | Eden Gardens | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 223/5 | CSK | Chennai | 3 Apr 2010 |
| 222/2 | DC | Wankhede | 22 Apr 2022 |
| 220/3 | SRH | Delhi | 2 May 2021 |
Lowest Total
| Score | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | RCB | Cape Town | 18 Apr 2009 |
| 59 | RCB | Jaipur | 14 May 2023 |
| 81 | KKR | Eden Gardens | 17 Apr 2011 |
| 85 | KKR | Sharjah | 7 Oct 2021 |
| 90/9 | MI | Sharjah | 5 Oct 2021 |
Rajasthan Royals Records: Individual Records
The Royals have seen several outstanding individual performances that have left an indelible mark on IPL history.
Highest Individual Scores in A Match
| Player | Runs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler | 124 | SRH | Delhi | 2 May 2021 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 124 | MI | Mumbai | 30 Apr 2023 |
| Sanju Samson | 119 | PBKS | Mumbai | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Jos Buttler | 116 | DC | Mumbai | 22 Apr 2022 |
| Jos Buttler | 107* | KKR | Kolkata | 16 Apr 2024 |
Best Bowling Figure in A Match
| Player | Figures | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sohail Tanvir | 6/14 | CSK | Jaipur | 4 May 2008 |
| James Faulkner | 5/16 | SRH | Hyderabad | 17 May 2013 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 5/18 | MI | Jaipur | 22 Apr 2024 |
| James Faulkner | 5/20 | SRH | Jaipur | 27 Apr 2013 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 5/40 | KKR | Mumbai | 18 Apr 2022 |
Most Centuries
- Jos Buttler – 7 centuries
- Ajinkya Rahane – 2 centuries
- Sanju Samson – 2 centuries
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – 2 centuries
- Ben Stokes – 1 century
Most 50+ Scores
| Player | 50s | 100s | Total | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | 21 | 2 | 23 | 2013-2024 |
| Jos Buttler | 15 | 7 | 22 | 2018-2024 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 17 | 2 | 19 | 2011-2019 |
| Shane Watson | 14 | 1 | 15 | 2008-2015 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 8 | 2 | 10 | 2020-2024 |
Most Sixes
| Player | Matches | Sixes | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | 152 | 172 | 2013-2024 |
| Jos Buttler | 89 | 134 | 2018-2024 |
| Shane Watson | 78 | 109 | 2008-2015 |
| Yusuf Pathan | 46 | 61 | 2008-2010 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 46 | 60 | 2020-2024 |
Most Fours
| Player | Matches | Fours | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | 152 | 312 | 2013-2024 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 100 | 288 | 2011-2019 |
| Jos Buttler | 89 | 276 | 2018-2024 |
| Shane Watson | 78 | 214 | 2008-2015 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 46 | 142 | 2020-2024 |
Most Catches
| Player | Matches | Catches | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane | 100 | 40 | 2011-2019 |
| Riyan Parag | 54 | 32 | 2019-2024 |
| Jos Buttler | 89 | 31 | 2018-2024 |
| Shane Watson | 78 | 21 | 2008-2015 |
| Steve Smith | 43 | 21 | 2014-2020 |
Most Runs in A Season
| Player | Matches | Innings | Runs | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler | 17 | 17 | 863 | 2022 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 14 | 14 | 625 | 2023 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 16 | 16 | 560 | 2012 |
| Jos Buttler | 13 | 13 | 548 | 2018 |
| Shane Watson | 16 | 16 | 543 | 2013 |
Most Wickets In A Season
| Player | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Faulkner | 16 | 16 | 28 | 2013 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 17 | 17 | 27 | 2022 |
| Sohail Tanvir | 11 | 11 | 22 | 2008 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 14 | 14 | 21 | 2023 |
| Shreyas Gopal | 14 | 14 | 20 | 2019 |
Orange And Purple Caps
Throughout their IPL history, Rajasthan Royals have had several outstanding performers. Jos Buttler won the Orange Cap in 2022 with 863 runs, while Yuzvendra Chahal claimed the Purple Cap in the same season with 27 wickets. Apart from that, Sohail Tanvir also won the Purple Cap in the inaugural season (2008).
Rajasthan Royals History Over the Years
The Rajasthan Royals journey in IPL has been filled with remarkable moments and challenges. From being the inaugural champions to facing a two-year suspension, the team has shown great resilience.
Memorable Moments:
- 2008: Won the inaugural IPL under Shane Warne’s leadership
- 2013: Reached playoffs and finished as CLT20 runners-up
- 2015-2017: Served two-year suspension due to betting scandal
- 2018: Successful comeback reaching playoffs
- 2022: Finished as runners-up under Sanju Samson’s captaincy
- 2024: Qualified for playoffs showing consistent performance
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Conclusion: Rajasthan Royals Won The First Title Of The IPL
Rajasthan Royals has maintained its unique identity in the IPL through smart recruitment and faith in young talent. Their ability to spot and nurture cricketers has made them one of the most interesting franchises to follow. While they haven’t added to their trophy cabinet since 2008, their approach to cricket and team building continues to earn respect across the cricketing world.
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