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RAJASTHAN ROYALS (RR) Playing 11: They have taken six of the nine games and currently sit in fourth position at the top of the IPL 2026 table of points.
Their most recent game saw them win an impressive attack of 222 to Punjab Kings, with Donovan Ferreira and Yashasvi Jaiswal slamming fifty-fifty to victory with just four balls left. In-home cricket to Jaipur, RR will be confident heading into this game.
RAJASTHAN ROYALS (RR) Current Form
The team won their final match against PBKS by six wickets. In the previous match, they showed solid batting depth and made multiple middle-order performances throughout the course of the season. A win on the night could see them move up to second at the top of the IPL 2026 table of points.
RAJASTHAN ROYALS (RR) Key Players
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi— The teen is RR’s top batter this season, scoring 400 runs in nine games, with two hundred and a fifty against SRH. He’s in awe on his home turf.
Yashasvi Jaiswal has recorded 306 runs and scored three fifties in IPL 2026. A solid and aggressive opener.
Dhruv Jurel – Dhruv Jurel has scored 248 runs and two half-centuries. He’s been able to provide security in the middle of the order, as well as taking care of wicketkeeping.
Jofra Archer is the top wicket-taker for RR with 14 scalps over nine games. Archer is among the bowlers who are most threatening and he excels in Jaipur conditions in the powerplay.
Ravi Bishnoi—Bishnoi has picked up 11 wickets during IPL 2026 and is expected to be a key player for the middle overs, particularly on surfaces that offer some spin.
Ravindra Jadeja—A real match-winner, who plays both ball and bats. He is a crucial part of the RR lineup.
Riyan Parag (Captain)—Parag has been inconsistent at the bat but is expected to take the bat with vigor at his home stadium.
RAJASTHAN ROYALS (RR) Likely Playing XI
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Raj Punja
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Dream11 Picks — RR Players
- Captain Choice: Jofra Archer (top wicket-taker and powerplay potential).
- Vice Captain: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (in-form opener and advantages of home grounds).
- Essential Players: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Ravi Bishnoi, and Ravindra Jadeja.
- Multiplier Tips: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the best multiplier option for smaller leagues, while Jofra Archer is an excellent captain selection for the grand leagues.
RAJASTHAN ROYALS (RR) Strengths
A strong and deep batting line-up. Top order in good shape, along with Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal. A top pace threat in Archer. Spin variety with Bishnoi as well as Jadeja. Home advantage at Sawai Mansingh.
RAJASTHAN ROYALS (RR) Concern
Captain Riyan Parag’s inconsistent form as a hitter is a problem as the tournament nears the end of its business.
WEATHER REPORT — JAIPUR
The forecast for the weather in Jaipur today, May 1, is clear skies, and there is no risk of rain in the window for matches. It is likely to be around 42°C but will gradually drop as the evening approaches.
At the time of the ball’s first event, it will likely to be around 37 degrees Celsius. The humidity is expected to be between 20 and 30 percent, making the weather dry and hot. Rainfall will not have an impact on the final.
PITCH REPORT — SAWAI MANSINGH STADIUM
It is expected that the Sawai Mansingh Stadium will be a fair match between bat and ball. With a new deck, expected openers will find an early swing and carry during the power play.
But, as the evening progresses, the pitch will typically slow down, opening a door for top spinners to take advantage of the increasing control and turning.
The black-soil surface is able to maintain the bounce to the lower end, which makes it a track that is batting-friendly overall. The key element in the tactical game will be the heavy night dew, a factor that has historically tipped the scales towards the side that is chasing, with teams that bat second gaining about 64% of the matches in this area. If you score more than 180, it is typically regarded as a significant, win-win total.
