IPL franchise since 2008
Jaipur, the Pink City
Rajasthan Royals
Home ground: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Latest updates
- Retention deadline moved to 17 November
The BCCI extended the deadline by two days because of an India ODI on 15 November. The mini-auction is still on 16 December in Goa.
Source: IANS - RR beat MI to make the IPL 2026 playoffs
Rajasthan Royals won by 30 runs on the last day of the league stage to take the final playoff place, ahead of Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.
Source: Outlook India - Riyan Parag named RR captain
Parag took over after Sanju Samson moved to Chennai Super Kings.
Source: Yahoo Sports
Squad
- RPRiyan ParagCaptain, all-rounder
- YJYashaswi JaiswalBatter
- VSVaibhav SuryavanshiBatter
- JAJofra ArcherFast bowler
- DJDhruv JurelWicketkeeper-batter
- RJRavindra JadejaAll-rounder
- SCSam CurranAll-rounder
- SHShimron HetmyerBatter
- SSSandeep SharmaFast bowler
- TDTushar DeshpandeFast bowler
Provisional squad. It is updated after the retention deadline and the auction.
Upcoming fixtures
Fixtures appear here once the IPL 2027 schedule is added.
Latest results
Results appear here once matches are played.
Team stats
Last season: IPL 2026, 4th in the league on 16 points, lost Qualifier 2
Season stats fill in as matches are added.
Leadership
Roles for IPL 2027 are confirmed after the retention deadline.
Titles
1
2008
Our journeyRajasthan Royals (RR) were the first IPL champions, winning the inaugural season in 2008. The franchise is based in Jaipur, plays at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium and reached the final again in 2022.
This page covers the history, the 2008 title, the 2026 season and the IPL 2027 window. It is updated as the news moves, and the dated Update Log at the bottom shows what changed and when.
Team at a glance
| Team | Rajasthan Royals (RR) |
| In the IPL since | 2008 (inaugural season) |
| Based in | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Home ground | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| IPL titles | 1 (2008) |
| Captain | Riyan Parag in IPL 2026 |
| Head coach | Kumar Sangakkara |
| Latest season | IPL 2026: 4th in the league on 16 points, lost Qualifier 2 |
| Official accounts | Instagram @rajasthanroyals, X @rajasthanroyals |
Social Media Stats
| Platform | Handle |
|---|---|
| @rajasthanroyals | |
| X | @rajasthanroyals |
History of Rajasthan Royals
RR won the first IPL in 2008 under Shane Warne. The franchise was suspended for two seasons, 2016 and 2017, and returned in 2018. RR reached the final again in 2022. The franchise is owned by Royals Sports Group.
IPL titles won by Rajasthan Royals
| Year | Captain |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Shane Warne |
Leadership and captaincy
Riyan Parag was the captain in IPL 2026, with Kumar Sangakkara as head coach. Before that season RR traded Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings and brought in Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. RR have not announced any captaincy change for IPL 2027.
The 2026 season
- League stage: RR finished fourth with 16 points after beating Mumbai Indians by 30 runs on the last day.
- Playoffs: RR beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator, then lost Qualifier 2 to Gujarat Titans, who chased down their total. Shubman Gill scored 104 and Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 96 for RR in that match.
- Runs: Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 583 runs in the league stage.
RR milestones
| Season | Result |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Champions under Shane Warne |
| 2016 and 2017 | Suspended from the league |
| 2022 | Runners-up |
| 2026 | Fourth with 16 points, lost Qualifier 2 |
Who plays for RR?
Riyan Parag has captained the side since February 2026. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jofra Archer and Dhruv Jurel are in the squad, and Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran arrived from Chennai Super Kings in the trade for Sanju Samson. Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 583 runs in the league stage.
Head coach and owners
Kumar Sangakkara is the head coach. RR are owned by Royals Sports Group.
IPL 2027: what has changed so far
- Squad: RR have not announced any trade in the IPL 2027 window.
- Key dates: the retention deadline is 17 November (the BCCI moved it from 15 November) and the mini-auction is on 16 December in Goa.
FAQs
How many IPL titles has Rajasthan Royals won?
One, in 2008, the first season of the league.
Who is the RR captain?
Riyan Parag was captain in IPL 2026.
Who is the RR head coach?
Kumar Sangakkara.
Where does RR play its home matches?
At the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Who owns Rajasthan Royals?
Royals Sports Group.
Update Log
November 2, 2026: Retention deadline moved to 17 November. The BCCI extended the deadline by two days because of an India ODI on 15 November. The mini-auction is still on 16 December in Goa.
May 24, 2026: RR beat MI to make the IPL 2026 playoffs. Rajasthan Royals won by 30 runs on the last day of the league stage to take the final playoff place, ahead of Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.
February 15, 2026: Riyan Parag named RR captain. Parag took over after Sanju Samson moved to Chennai Super Kings.