Rajasthan

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Indian Premier League 2023

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels Riyan Parag’s slow start was the reason for Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) 10-run loss to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at home.

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'The way he played first 8 balls changed the course of the match': Ravi Shastri blames Riyan Parag for Rasjasthan Royals' failed run chase

Sanju Samson's side is sitting pretty at the top of the points table with four wins and two defeats in six matches played thus far. The Royals have earned eight points with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of 1.043.

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IPL 2023 Points Table: Rajasthan Royals continue to be on top despite losing at home, Lucknow Super Giants bag two crucial points

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 19 (Wednesday) became the franchise to defend the lowest score in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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'I am doing something wrong as a captain': KL Rahul's confusing statement after Lucknow Super Giants' win over Rajasthan Royals

KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) put up an impressive bowling display to beat table-toppers Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Sawai Man Singh Stadium by 10 runs in a low-scoring encounter on April 19.

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Despite 87-run opening stand, table-toppers RR lose plot in run chase against LSG to lose by 10 runs upon homecoming

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper KL Rahul is often criticised for his strike rate.

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'Watching KL Rahul bat in powerplays is the most boring thing I have ever been through': Former England captain Kevin Pietersen

After Shreyas Iyer got ruled out of action for three to six months due to back injury, there have been calls to include Sanju Samson in the limited-overs side.

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'I believe KL Rahul is far better than Sanju Samson': Virender Sehwag backs LSG skipper ahead of Royals' clash

In the mini auction, Rajasthan Royals (RR) became the first franchise to hand former England skipper Joe Root his maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) contract.

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Watch: Yet to make his IPL debut, Rajasthan Royals’ Joe Root plays helicopter shot in nets

While franchises are still trying to figure out the new impact player rule, Yuzvendra Chahal feels that it has worked out well for Rajasthan Royals (RR) who had a long tail last season.

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'It is a plus point because I am of no use with the bat,' says Yuzvendra Chahal after getting substituted for impact player twice in IPL 2023

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