RR Playing XI vs GT: GT vs RR LIVE: In a repeat of IPL 2022 Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Rajasthan Royals have received an injury boost. Trent Boult is back after a minor injury. But to make space, Jason Holder has made way with Adam Zampa keeping his spot despite a lukewarm show against Chennai Super Kings. Riyan Parag is back with Devdutt Padikkal set to be the Impact Sub. Follow IPL 2023 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Rajasthan Royals Playing XI: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Adam Zampa, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal
Rajasthan Royals Subs: Devdutt Padikkal, Murugan Ashwin, Donavon Ferreira, Navdeep Saini, Joe Root
“We are looking to bowl. Boult is coming in place of Jason Holder. Padikkal is playing when we bat, I am not sure. We’ll keep learning about it (impact sub). I’d like to score some runs today,” Sanju Samson said at the toss.
Rajasthan Royals are on the top of points table with three wins in 4 games. While they had a dip against Punjab Kings, RR have won two successive games. With two consecutive wins under the wings, RR will bank on the form of Shimron Hetmyer and Jos Buttler to make it a hat-trick of wins.
No other team has done consistently well in the powerplay like Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore. At Narendra Modi Stadium, RR will once again face the test of GT’s pace attack apart from Rashid Khan.
Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer — RR’s batting mainstays — have all struggled against Rashid Khan. The Afghan superstar has dominated all three. Add Mohammad Shami and Alzarri Joseph to the mix, RR’s task is cut out.
RR Batters vs Rashid Khan
- Jos Buttler: Strike Rate 69, 4 dismissals
- Shimron Hetmyer: Strike Rate: 80, 3 dismissals
- Sanju Samson: 98 strike rate
RR Playing XI vs GT: What to expect in GT vs RR?
- Rajasthan Royals have received a big boost with Trent Boult fit to play.
- Boult has been tidy and economical for RR.
- With Shubman Gill in prime form, Boult will be key.
- Gill has managed only 14 runs in 4 innings against Boult at a strike rate of 37.83 and one dismissal.
- Even though Adam Zampa had a mixed outing against CSK, he has retained his spot.
- Jason Holder is out due to overseas player rule.
- Devdutt Padikkal is the other batter who will be the Impact Player when RR bat.
- Riyan Parag has also returned to the line-up after being dropped for CSK clash.
Rajasthan Royals Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal, Murugan Ashwin, Navdeep Saini, Akash Vasisht, KM Asif, Donavon Ferreira, Joe Root, Adam Zampa, KC Cariappa, Obed McCoy, Devdutt Padikkal, Kuldip Yadav, Kuldeep Sen, Abdul Basith, Kunal Singh Rathore
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