RR has already been abolished by the IPL 2025 playoff race and is on a penaltment position on the points table
Sanju Samson is fully prepared to return to action and will lead RR in IPL 2025 Restart in his first game post. Royals have already been removed from the playoff race and the points are sitting on the table 9th. On Sunday, they would be looking at PBKS to obstruct the chances of going to the playoffs. However, the task will not be easy.
RR predicted to play XI vs PBK
| Post | Player | Role |
| 1. | Yashsvi Jaiswal | Batsman |
| 2. | Lohan-Dre Pretorius | Batsman |
| 3. | Sanju Samson (C) | Batsman |
| 4. | Ryan Parag | Batsman |
| 5. | Dhruv Jurael (wk) | Batsman |
| 6. | Shimron hatmier | Batsman |
| 7. | Shubam Dubey | Batsman |
| 8. | Vanindu Hasranga | All -round |
| 9. | Mahesh Thekshana | Bowler |
| 10. | Akash Madhwal | Bowler |
| 11. | Kumar kartikya | Bowler |
RR faces several obstacles in the form of injuries and unavailability of the player. Their Ice Paper Joffra Archer and Sandeep Sharma will not be available for the remaining of the tournament. To add to his crises, Nitish Rana was refused a week ago.
A piece of good news for RR is that Sanju Samson is fully prepared to return to action. The RR captain had to remember some games due to a side strain. However, he will return to a tie against PBK, possibly batting at number 3.
Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, SA20 sensation, named as a replacement of injury, is expected to convert 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi as an opener.
RR’s main concern is his poor bowling attack. In the absence of Archer and Sharma, the side will have to turn towards the young Madhwal and Karthikeya. Teekshana-Hasaranga’s Sri Lankan pair IPL has not been impressive in 2025.
RR squad for IPL 2025
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kunal Singh Rathore, Ryan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurael (W), Vanindu Hasranga, Shimron Hetmier, Shuham Dubey, Mahesh Thekshana, Yudhra Singh, Aksha. Kartikeya, Nandre Burger, Fazalk Farooqui, Quena Mafaka, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Ashok Sharma
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