Rajasthan Royals’ Dominance In IPL 2023: What Have They Done Right?

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) are back with a bang in IPL 2023, after finishing as runners-up last year. They have a perfect blend of youth and experience, which has been a tough nut to crack for the opposition teams.

RR’s journey so far in IPL 2023 has been nothing sort of impressive. With five wins out of eight matches, they are sitting comfortably at the top of the table. Let’s take a look at what has made them such a formidable side this season.

Stable Top-Order

One of the key factors contributing to RR’s success has been their top-order batting. With the opening duo of Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal leading the charge, followed by Devdutt Padikkal and Sanju Samson, the team has been able to put big scores on the board consistently. The opening pair of Buttler and Jaiswal has put up four 50+ opening stands in the IPL 2023 so far.

Solid Middle-Order

RR’s middle-order has been a reliable source of runs this season. They have a solid mix of foreign and domestic players, as well as veteran and young players. Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, and Ashwin have all made key contributions to the team’s success. They have not played many big innings as the top order does the bulk of the runs but they have finished games very well with their cameos.

Good Bowling Lineup Led By In-Form Boult

RR’s bowling attack has been impressive but Trent Boult has been the standout performer. Boult has taken one or more wickets in the first over in four out of the six matches that he has played. His ability to swing the ball early in the innings has made him a potent weapon for RR. Boult is well supported by Ashwin, Chahal, Zampa, Holder, and Sandeep Sharma.

Spin Strategy Of Zampa, Chahal, And Ashwin

One of the most interesting aspects of the RR’s bowling attack this season has been their spin strategy. The team has played two leg-spinners and an off-spinner in the same XI, which is bold and out-of-the-box thinking. The spin trio has 883 T20 wickets between them; no side in IPL history has ever fielded spin-bowling with as much expertise. All three are different kinds of bowlers and all bring different types of skills to the table.

Calm And Composed Captaincy By Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson’s captaincy has been another key factor in Rajasthan Royals’ success. His calm and composed demeanor on the field has been extremely beneficial. He does not back down from a challenge and is always ready to go, whether with the bat or as captain.