Since the start of the tournament, the Rajasthan Royals have been fan-favourites this year, as they have won all of their 3 matches till now, which includes 2 home and 1 away match. The team has been unbeatable in any department, starting from an explosive young batting to bowling depth in the squad. The team has also won their two matches at home against the CSK and the MI, two teams who have had a rough start to the season till now.
If you're still reeling with the joy of the Royals winning the match last night, here are our top 3 reasons why RR can win the IPL 2026;
1. Explosive Opening Duo
The Royals possess arguably the most aggressive powerplay pairing in the league.
Yashasvi Jaiswal: Currently leading the batting charts with 170 runs in three matches, including a high score of 77* against Mumbai Indians.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The 15-year-old sensation has been a "power surge" at the top, recently smashing 52 off 17 balls against CSK—one of the fastest fifties in IPL history.
2. Reimagined Spin Twin Attack
Following major off-season moves, RR has fixed its previous middle-over bowling woes with a lethal spin combination:
Ravi Bishnoi: The lead spinner currently holds the top spot for most wickets (7 wickets) in the tournament.
Ravindra Jadeja: Traded in from CSK, Jadeja provides both elite defensive bowling in the middle overs and veteran leadership alongside new captain Riyan Parag.
3. Enhanced Finishing Depth
The squad's middle and lower order has been structured to finish games consistently, regardless of the target.
Power Hitters: Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel (who scored 75 off 42 against Gujarat Titans) provide reliable acceleration.
All-rounders: The presence of Sam Curran (traded from CSK) and Donovan Ferreira adds significant batting depth, allowing the top order to play fearlessly.
Rajasthan 's IPL woes last year
In the IPL 2025 season, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) finished in 9th place.
The team struggled for consistency throughout the tournament, ending the league stage with 4 wins and 10 losses, totaling 8 points. They were the second team to be officially eliminated from the playoff race after a significant 100-run defeat to the Mumbai Indians on 1 May 2025.
