Rajasthan Royals (RR) IPL 2025: The much-awaited 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off on March 22, as per the official announcement by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The first IPL champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) will begin their campaign with an exciting match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 23.
For the IPL 2025 season, Rajasthan Royals (RR) will play their home matches at two venues¡ªJaipur and Guwahati. The team will host its early-season matches at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, where they will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). From April 13, the Royals will shift to their traditional home ground at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, starting with a match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
The league stage of IPL 2025 will feature 70 matches, with each team playing 14 league matches. The playoff matches are scheduled between May 20 and May 25.
The IPL 2025 auction saw Rajasthan Royals (RR) making strategic moves to strengthen their squad. The franchise made 14 new signings, including the return of England¡¯s pace sensation Jofra Archer. One of the most talked-about purchases was 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, bought for Rs 1.10 crore.
Below is the Rajasthan Royals (RR) full schedule for IPL 2025, including match dates, venues, and timings.
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 23 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 3:30 PM | Hyderabad |
| March 26 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 7:30 PM | Guwahati |
| March 30 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 7:30 PM | Guwahati |
| April 5? | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 7:30 PM | Chandigarh |
| April 9 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Gujarat Titans (GT) | 7:30 PM? | Ahmedabad |
| April 13 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 3:30 PM | Jaipur |
| April 16 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) | 7:30 PM | Delhi |
| April 19 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 7:30 PM | Jaipur |
| April 24 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 7:30 PM | Bengaluru |
| April 28 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Gujarat Titans (GT) | 7:30 PM | Jaipur |
| May 1 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) | 7:30 PM | Jaipur |
| May 4 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 3:30 PM | Kolkata |
| May 12 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 7:30 PM | Chennai |
| May 16 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 7:30 PM | Jaipur |
Here is the complete RR squad for IPL 2025:
Batsmen & All-rounders: Sanju Samson (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Nitish Rana (Rs 4.20 Cr), Wanindu Hasaranga (Rs 5.25 Cr), Shubham Dubey (Rs 80 Lakh), Kunal Rathore (Rs 30 Lakh).
Bowlers: Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer (Rs 12.50 Cr), Maheesh Theekshana (Rs 4.4 Cr), Akash Madhwal (Rs 1.20 Cr), Kumar Kartikeya (Rs 30 Lakh), Tushar Deshpande (Rs 6.50 Cr), Yudhvir Singh (Rs 35 Lakh), Fazalhaq Farooqi (Rs 2 Cr), Kwena Maphaka (Rs 1.50 Cr), Ashok Sharma (Rs 30 Lakh).
Youngest Signing: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rs 1.10 Cr, 13 years old).
With a strong squad and well-balanced team combinations, Rajasthan Royals (RR) will aim to lift the IPL 2025 trophy. Led by Sanju Samson, RR has a mix of experienced international stars and emerging young talents, making them strong contenders for IPL 2025.
As IPL 2025 draws closer, Rajasthan Royals (RR) fans are eagerly awaiting to see their team in action. With an exciting IPL 2025 RR full schedule, a well-rounded RR squad, and some thrilling fixtures ahead, Rajasthan Royals (RR) IPL 2025 matches promise high-intensity cricket and memorable performances.
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