Published 15:21 IST, December 13th 2019
IPL: Rajasthan Royals' best playing XI of 2010s ft. Steve Smith and Ajinkya Rahane
The Rajasthan Royals have fought very hard to win an IPL trophy since the magical season of 2008. Here are 11 players who did the most for them. Read on
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first-ever champions of Indian Premier League, Rajasthan Royals, have h a rough ride in tournament since ir famous 2008 win. RR kept fing into oblivion and me its next playoffs appearance only in 2013. Since 2008, RR has t been able to replicate its success but has tried very hard. As team goes into 2020 IPL Auction, let us take a look at best playing XI from 2010s Rajasthan Royals squs.
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RR's best dece XI
1. Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper)
flashy English opener me his debut for Royals in 2018 and in only two seasons, established himself as one of ir most important players. Buttler has scored 859 runs for Royals in 21 matches.
2. Shane Watson
Australian legend revived his playing career through Royals and remained a very integral part of team in first hald of 2010s. He scored 1208 runs for m from 2010-2015 before he moved to RCB in 2016 and has been at CSK since 2018.
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3. Steven Smith (Captain)
Smith's rise in international circuit almost went in parallel with his growth in IPL. current skipper of RR has scored 759 runs for m since his arrival in 2014.
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4. Rahul Dravid
legendary Indian batsman led Royals to playoffs of 2013 edition and final of CLT20 2013. In his stint with team from 2011-2013, Dravid scored 1324 runs.
5. Ajinkya Rahane
Indian Test vice-captain me a name for himself with his fantastic performance in IPL 2012. He even went on to le team on numerous occasions. He is Royals' highest-ever run-scorer with 3098 runs.
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6. Sanju Samson
Kerala batsman became a rising star through his game for Royals in 2013. Over years, he established himself as a vital player for team. He has scored 1724 runs for team in 2010s.
7. Stuart Binny
all-rounder was one of most consistent figures in Royals lineup over years. He has scored 812 runs for team along with 18 wickets.
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8. Shreyas Gopal
One of ir better all-rounders in later dece, Gopal has taken 31 wickets for team since 2018. He has also scored 113 runs.
9. Siddharth Trivedi
Indian pacer was one of Royals' most consistent bowlers in earlier dece and took 46 wickets for m in 2010s, before leaving team in 2013.
10. James Faulkner
Australian performed very consistently for Royals after arriving in Jaipur during 2014 season. Faulkner took 53 wickets in his three seasons with team.
11. Pravin Tambe
veteran Indian spinner was picked up by Royals at of 41 in 2013. Tambe impressed everyone and took 35 wickets for team in his three-year stint with m.
13:19 IST, December 13th 2019