Double shock with injury to Rajasthan Royals, Sandeep Sharma, Vanindu Hasranga Miss MI Clash

Rajasthan Royals continued to collide with injuries in IPL 2025. Regularly captain Sanju Samson was struggling for fitness, the 2008 champion was shocked ahead of RR vs Mi Clash on Thursday. Death over expert Sandeep Sharma was rejected with a fragmented finger, while Vanindu Hasranga also missed due to a swallow.

Rajasthan Royals (playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vibahv Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Ryan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurael (W), Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheshe Thehakshan, Kumar Kartikya, Akash Madhyak,

In the toss, Ryan Parag confirmed the changes. He said, “The couple of changes, there is an swallow in Hasranga, Kumar comes in Kartikeya, Sandy (Sandeep Sharma) has broken his finger, so Madhwal comes in.”

Injuries put Rajasthan Royals ahead of MI Clash

Both Sandeep Sharma and Vanindu Hasranga have been constant in RR’s bowling line up this season. Jofra is forming a powerful partnership with Archer, his last over experts in the past. Sharma has also been clever with his bowling at Powerplay, winning less than 7 despite field restrictions.

Overall, Sandeep Sharma has 9 wickets in 10 games. He fractured his finger in the last game, but ended his magic, struggling with pain. On the eve of RR vs. Mi Clash, veteran pacer was seen with a sling around his arm.

Meanwhile, Vanindu Hasranga is going to take major wickets of Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025. Sri Lankan has 10 wickets in 8 matches, striking at the age of 18. Leg-spinner has ripped in consecutive mid-overs, protesting with fellow Mr. Linken Maheshana.

Rajasthan Royals opted for pre-MI pair

With a tough competition with injuries, Royals have opted to bring Kumar Karthikeya and Akash Madhwal for the MI game. Incidentally, both Kartikya and Madhwal played for MI till the last season. RR, meanwhile, was punched on the pair during the IPL 2025 auction. The hosts will expect the pre-MI pair to spring their magic and keep the Royals’ campaign alive.