Rajasthan Royals' bowler Trent Boult rocked Sunrisers Hyderabad's chase with a fiery first over, taking two wickets without conceding a run. Boult first-up cleaned up Abhishek Sharma with a swinging yorker before getting Rahul Tripathi caught off at slip in the fifth ball of the over.

Rahul Tripathi's decision was contested as the batsman sent the decision upstairs as the bat hit the ball and the ground at the same time. The third umpire removed any doubt and Tripathi was sent back.

Royals' Jason Holder has to be credited as well as he took a brilliant catch to dismiss Tripathi. Have a look at the wickets below:&nbsp;

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Earlier, Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and asked Royals to bat. Rajasthan, however, made SRH pay for their decision as they reached their highest score ever in the powerplay for the loss of a single wicket. Openers Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal took the SRH bowlers to cleaners, scoring 85 in 5.4 overs, before Buttler got out on the fifth ball. He scored a blistering 22-ball 54 before going back.

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Skipper Sanju Samson came in next and played in the similar fashion, adding 54 runs for the second wicket with Jaiswal. The second wicket, Jaiswal, fell in the thirteenth over after scoring 37-ball 54. A bit of brakes hit Royals innings after Umran knocked Paddikal with a peach but Samson kept going at the other end, scoring 32-ball 55.

By the time Samson went back in the 19th over, Rajasthan were sitting pretty at 187/5. Shimron Hetmyer then played a cameo of 16-bll 22 in the final overs to take Rajasthan past 200.&nbsp;

For Sunrisers, Fazalhaq Farooqi and T Natarajan picked two wickets each but were expensive. Umran Malik was only other to take a wicket as Rajasthan finished their innings at 203/5.

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Rajasthan Royals' bowler Trent Boult rocked Sunrisers Hyderabad's chase with a fiery first over, taking two wickets without conceding a run. Boult first-up cleaned up Abhishek Sharma with a swinging yorker before getting Rahul Tripathi caught off at slip in the fifth ball of the over.

Rajasthan Royals' bowler Trent Boult rocked Sunrisers Hyderabad's chase with a fiery first over, taking two wickets without conceding a run. Boult first-up cleaned up Abhishek Sharma with a swinging yorker before getting Rahul Tripathi caught off at slip in the fifth ball of the over. Rahul Tripathi's decision was contested as the batsman sent the decision upstairs as the bat hit the ball and the ground at the same time. The third umpire removed any doubt and Tripathi was sent back. Royals' Jason Holder has to be credited as well as he took a brilliant catch to dismiss Tripathi. Have a look at the wickets below: 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗹𝘁! ⚡️⚡️ 𝐖 0 𝐖 😉 A shaky start to #SRH's chase as they lose Abhishek Sharma & Rahul Tripathi in the first over of the chase! Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/khh5OBILWy#TATAIPL | #SRHvRR | @rajasthanroyals pic.twitter.com/NwtSFWZbwX — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 2, 2023 × Earlier, Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and asked Royals to bat. Rajasthan, however, made SRH pay for their decision as they reached their highest score ever in the powerplay for the loss of a single wicket. Openers Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal took the SRH bowlers to cleaners, scoring 85 in 5.4 overs, before Buttler got out on the fifth ball. He scored a blistering 22-ball 54 before going back. Also Read: SRH's Umran Mailk bowls FIERY delivery to clean up RR's Paddikal - WATCH Skipper Sanju Samson came in next and played in the similar fashion, adding 54 runs for the second wicket with Jaiswal. The second wicket, Jaiswal, fell in the thirteenth over after scoring 37-ball 54. A bit of brakes hit Royals innings after Umran knocked Paddikal with a peach but Samson kept going at the other end, scoring 32-ball 55. By the time Samson went back in the 19th over, Rajasthan were sitting pretty at 187/5. Shimron Hetmyer then played a cameo of 16-bll 22 in the final overs to take Rajasthan past 200. For Sunrisers, Fazalhaq Farooqi and T Natarajan picked two wickets each but were expensive. Umran Malik was only other to take a wicket as Rajasthan finished their innings at 203/5. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to kick off on Friday evening (March 31) with the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) taking on the four-time winners MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. Over the years, the craze of the cash-rich league has increased and the upcoming season is also keenly awaited.

The ten-team tournament will once again see a plethora of superstar cricketers rub shoulders against each other on the 22-yard cricket strip. The season promises to be filled with several close games, tough battle for the playoffs spot, plenty of boundaries, records being broken, etc.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-2023-100-win-club-csk-mi-rcb-and-two-others-feature-in-the-elite-list-577342">IPL 2023: 100-WIN CLUB! CSK, MI, RCB and two others feature in the elite list</a>

Ahead of the new season, here's a look at most sixes hit by the existing teams in the IPL:

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			<td>Team</td>
			<td>Sixes</td>
			<td>Span</td>
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			<td>Mumbai Indians</td>
			<td>1,408</td>
			<td>2008-2022</td>
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			<td>Royal Challengers Bangalore</td>
			<td>1,377</td>
			<td>2008-2022</td>
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			<td>Punjab Kings&nbsp;</td>
			<td>1,276</td>
			<td>2008-2022</td>
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			<td>Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;</td>
			<td>1,268</td>
			<td>2008-2022</td>
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			<td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td>
			<td>1,226</td>
			<td>2008-2022</td>
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			<td>Delhi Capitals</td>
			<td>1,146</td>
			<td>2008-2022</td>
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			<td>Rajasthan Royals</td>
			<td>1,011</td>
			<td>2008-2022</td>
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			<td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td>
			<td>776</td>
			<td>2013-2022</td>
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			<td>Lucknow Super Giants</td>
			<td>115</td>
			<td>2022-2022</td>
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			<td>Gujarat Titans</td>
			<td>79</td>
			<td>2022-2022</td>
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Thus, the Rohit Sharma-led MI franchise -- the most successful IPL team with five titles -- leads this list by a whisker. They have hit as many as 1,408 sixes and are closely followed by the Virat Kohli-starrer Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), who have had some big hitters in their rich history including Universe Boss Chris Gayle.&nbsp;

The Dhoni-led CSK franchise are at the fourth spot, with them missing two seasons (in 2016 and 2017) due to their spot-fixing ban. The list sees the last season's debutants Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat at the bottom and the duo are expected to move up the ladder in the coming seasons.

The IPL 2023 edition will mark the return of home-and-away format after a long gap of four years. The tournament is once again expected to be a closely-fought mega event.

Who will win the title? Only time will tell...

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to kick off on Friday evening (March 31) with the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) taking on the four-time winners MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to kick off on Friday evening (March 31) with the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) taking on the four-time winners MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. Over the years, the craze of the cash-rich league has increased and the upcoming season is also keenly awaited. The ten-team tournament will once again see a plethora of superstar cricketers rub shoulders against each other on the 22-yard cricket strip. The season promises to be filled with several close games, tough battle for the playoffs spot, plenty of boundaries, records being broken, etc. Also Read: IPL 2023: 100-WIN CLUB! CSK, MI, RCB and two others feature in the elite list Ahead of the new season, here's a look at most sixes hit by the existing teams in the IPL: Team Sixes Span Mumbai Indians 1,408 2008-2022 Royal Challengers Bangalore 1,377 2008-2022 Punjab Kings 1,276 2008-2022 Chennai Super Kings 1,268 2008-2022 Kolkata Knight Riders 1,226 2008-2022 Delhi Capitals 1,146 2008-2022 Rajasthan Royals 1,011 2008-2022 Sunrisers Hyderabad 776 2013-2022 Lucknow Super Giants 115 2022-2022 Gujarat Titans 79 2022-2022 Thus, the Rohit Sharma-led MI franchise -- the most successful IPL team with five titles -- leads this list by a whisker. They have hit as many as 1,408 sixes and are closely followed by the Virat Kohli-starrer Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), who have had some big hitters in their rich history including Universe Boss Chris Gayle. The Dhoni-led CSK franchise are at the fourth spot, with them missing two seasons (in 2016 and 2017) due to their spot-fixing ban. The list sees the last season's debutants Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat at the bottom and the duo are expected to move up the ladder in the coming seasons. The IPL 2023 edition will mark the return of home-and-away format after a long gap of four years. The tournament is once again expected to be a closely-fought mega event. Who will win the title? Only time will tell...

IPL 2023: From Mumbai Indians' 1,408 to Gujarat Titans' 79 - Most sixes hit by existing teams in mega event

After much hullabaloo, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is&nbsp;set to kick off on Friday evening (March 31). The opening game will see last year's winners Gujarat Titans (GT) take on the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. The competition is once again expected to set the stage on fire as ardent cricket fans across the globe will be glued to their tv screens to watch the proceedings.

The upcoming season will see the addition of the Impact Player Rule, teams naming their playing XIs after the toss and mark the return of the traditional home-and-away format during the league stage. The group stage will comprise as many as 70 games which will be followed by the playoffs and the final.&nbsp;

After the IPL 2022 auction and in the run-up to the tournament, a lot has changed in terms of squad composition for all ten teams. For some franchises, new captains have also been named; due to unforseen circumstances for a few teams. Hence, here's an updated list of squads for all ten teams and their respective captains:

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2023-from-mumbai-indians-1408-to-gujarat-titans-79-most-sixes-hit-by-existing-teams-in-mega-event-577567">IPL 2023: From Mumbai Indians' 1,408 to Gujarat Titans' 79 - Most sixes hit by existing teams in mega event</a>

Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;

MS Dhoni (c), Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Subhranshu Senapati, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Ravindra Jadeja, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Chowdhary (injured, replaced by Akash Singh) Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Deepak Chahar, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Ajinkya Rahane, Ben Stokes, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sidhu, Kyle Jamieson (injured, replaced by Sisanda Magala), Ajay Mandal, Bhagath Verma

Captain: MS Dhoni 
He remains CSK's only permanent captain 
Has led them to four IPL titles

Delhi Capitals&nbsp;

David Warner (c), Prithvi Shaw, Ripal Patel, Rovman Powell, Sarfaraz Khan, Yash Dhull, Mitchell Marsh, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Chetan Sakariya, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Khaleel Ahmed, Lungi Ngidi, Mustafizur Rahman, Aman Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Praveen Dubey, Vicky Ostwal, Phil Salt, Ishant Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Manish Pandey, Rilee Rossouw, Abhishek Porel (likely replacement for Rishabh Pant)

Captain: David Warner 
He has led SRH to the IPL championship in 2016 
He has replaced Rishabh Pant, who is recovering from a road accident

Gujarat Titans&nbsp;

Hardik Pandya (c), Shubman Gill, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Sai Sudharsan, Wriddhiman Saha, Matthew Wade, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Vijay Shankar, Mohammed Shami, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Pradeep Sangwan, Darshan Nalkande, Jayant Yadav, R Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad, Kane Williamson, Odean Smith, KS Bharat, Shivam Mavi, Urvil Patel, Josh Little, Mohit Sharma

Captain: Hardik Pandya 
He led the last year's debutant to the championship and has won the IPL five times as well with the MI franchise.

Kolkata Knight Riders&nbsp;

Shreyas Iyer (expected to return in second-half), Nitish Rana (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Anukul Roy, Rinku Singh, N Jadadeesan, Vaibhav Arora, Suyash Sharma, David Wiese, Kulwant Khejroliya, Litton Das, Mandeep Singh, Shakib Al Hasan

Captain: Nitish Rana 
Rana has led Delhi in the domestic circuit and has been named as the interim captain with regular skipper Shreyas Iyer expected to return in the latter half of the tournament.

Lucknow Super Giants&nbsp;

KL Rahul (c), Ayush Badoni, Karan Sharma, Manan Vohra, Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Kyle Mayers, Krunal Pandya, Avesh Khan, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Nicholas Pooran, Jaydev Unadkat, Yash Thakur, Romario Shepherd, Daniel Sams, Amit Mishra, Prerak Mankad, Swapnil Singh, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yudhvir Charak

Captain: KL Rahul 
Rahul led the Lucknow franchise to the playoffs last season; their debut edition. He has also served as India's stand-in captain across formats in the recent past.

Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma (c), Tim David, Ramandeep Singh, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Jofra Archer, Arjun Tendulkar, Arshad Khan, Kumar Kartikeya, Hrithik Shokeen, Jason Behrendorff, Akash Madhwal, Cameron Green, Jhye Richardson, Piyush Chawla, Duan Jansen, Vishnu Vinod, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Raghav Goyal, Mohit Rathee

Captain: Rohit Sharma 
Rohit is IPL's most successful captain with as many as five titles (in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020)

Punjab Kings

Shikhar Dhawan (c), Shahrukh Khan, Jonny Bairstow (injured, replaced by Matt Short), Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Raj Bawa, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Baltej Singh, Nathan Ellis, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Mohit Rathee, Shivam Singh

Captain: Shikhar Dhawan 
Dhawan has led the SRH franchise in their debut season, in 2013. He took them to the playoffs and will hope to replicate the same this time around with the Punjab franshise.

Rajasthan Royals

Sanju Samson (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Jos Buttler, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Prasidh Krishna, Trent Boult, Obed McCoy, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Sen, Kuldip Yadav, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, KC Cariappa, Jason Holder, Donavon Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Adam Zampa, KM Asif, M Ashwin, Akash Vashisht, Abdul PA, Joe Root

Captain: Sanju Samson 
Samson led RR to their first-ever final, since 2008, in the 2022 edition. He will hope to take them to the title this time around.

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Suyash Prabhudessai, Rajat Patidar, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat, Finn Allen, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, David Willey, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Siddarth Kaul, Akash Deep, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Will Jacks (injured, replaced by Michael Bracewell), Manoj Bhandage, Rajan Kumar, Avinash Singh, R Sonu Yadav

Captain: Faf du Plessis 
Plessis led RCB to the playoffs in his first season for the Bengaluru camp. He has also led the South African team to considerable success during his captaincy tenure.

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Abdul Samad, Aiden Markram (c), Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips, Abhishek Sharma, Marco Jansen, Washington Sundar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kartik Tyagi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Umran Malik, Harry Brook, Mayank Agarwal, Heinrich Klaasen, Adil Rashid, Mayank Markande, Vivrant Sharma, Samarth Vyas, Sanvir Singh, Upendra Yadav, Mayank Dagar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Anmolpreet Singh, Akeal Hosein

Captain: Aiden Markam 
Markram will hope to lead SRH to their first title since 2016. He led Sunrisers Eastern Cape -- also belonging to the Hyderabad franchise owners -- to the championship in the SA20 inaugural edition early this year. Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead in his absence as he is on national duty during the first week of the IPL 2023 season.

After much hullabaloo, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to kick off on Friday evening (March 31). The opening game will see last year's winners Gujarat Titans (GT) take on the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad.

After much hullabaloo, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to kick off on Friday evening (March 31). The opening game will see last year's winners Gujarat Titans (GT) take on the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. The competition is once again expected to set the stage on fire as ardent cricket fans across the globe will be glued to their tv screens to watch the proceedings. The upcoming season will see the addition of the Impact Player Rule, teams naming their playing XIs after the toss and mark the return of the traditional home-and-away format during the league stage. The group stage will comprise as many as 70 games which will be followed by the playoffs and the final. After the IPL 2022 auction and in the run-up to the tournament, a lot has changed in terms of squad composition for all ten teams. For some franchises, new captains have also been named; due to unforseen circumstances for a few teams. Hence, here's an updated list of squads for all ten teams and their respective captains: Also Read: IPL 2023: From Mumbai Indians' 1,408 to Gujarat Titans' 79 - Most sixes hit by existing teams in mega event Chennai Super Kings MS Dhoni (c), Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Subhranshu Senapati, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Ravindra Jadeja, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Chowdhary (injured, replaced by Akash Singh) Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Deepak Chahar, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Ajinkya Rahane, Ben Stokes, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sidhu, Kyle Jamieson (injured, replaced by Sisanda Magala), Ajay Mandal, Bhagath Verma Captain: MS Dhoni He remains CSK's only permanent captain Has led them to four IPL titles Delhi Capitals David Warner (c), Prithvi Shaw, Ripal Patel, Rovman Powell, Sarfaraz Khan, Yash Dhull, Mitchell Marsh, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Chetan Sakariya, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Khaleel Ahmed, Lungi Ngidi, Mustafizur Rahman, Aman Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Praveen Dubey, Vicky Ostwal, Phil Salt, Ishant Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Manish Pandey, Rilee Rossouw, Abhishek Porel (likely replacement for Rishabh Pant) Captain: David Warner He has led SRH to the IPL championship in 2016 He has replaced Rishabh Pant, who is recovering from a road accident Gujarat Titans Hardik Pandya (c), Shubman Gill, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Sai Sudharsan, Wriddhiman Saha, Matthew Wade, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Vijay Shankar, Mohammed Shami, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Pradeep Sangwan, Darshan Nalkande, Jayant Yadav, R Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad, Kane Williamson, Odean Smith, KS Bharat, Shivam Mavi, Urvil Patel, Josh Little, Mohit Sharma Captain: Hardik Pandya He led the last year's debutant to the championship and has won the IPL five times as well with the MI franchise. Kolkata Knight Riders Shreyas Iyer (expected to return in second-half), Nitish Rana (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Anukul Roy, Rinku Singh, N Jadadeesan, Vaibhav Arora, Suyash Sharma, David Wiese, Kulwant Khejroliya, Litton Das, Mandeep Singh, Shakib Al Hasan Captain: Nitish Rana Rana has led Delhi in the domestic circuit and has been named as the interim captain with regular skipper Shreyas Iyer expected to return in the latter half of the tournament. Lucknow Super Giants KL Rahul (c), Ayush Badoni, Karan Sharma, Manan Vohra, Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Kyle Mayers, Krunal Pandya, Avesh Khan, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Nicholas Pooran, Jaydev Unadkat, Yash Thakur, Romario Shepherd, Daniel Sams, Amit Mishra, Prerak Mankad, Swapnil Singh, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yudhvir Charak Captain: KL Rahul Rahul led the Lucknow franchise to the playoffs last season; their debut edition. He has also served as India's stand-in captain across formats in the recent past. Mumbai Indians Rohit Sharma (c), Tim David, Ramandeep Singh, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Jofra Archer, Arjun Tendulkar, Arshad Khan, Kumar Kartikeya, Hrithik Shokeen, Jason Behrendorff, Akash Madhwal, Cameron Green, Jhye Richardson, Piyush Chawla, Duan Jansen, Vishnu Vinod, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Raghav Goyal, Mohit Rathee Captain: Rohit Sharma Rohit is IPL's most successful captain with as many as five titles (in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020) Punjab Kings Shikhar Dhawan (c), Shahrukh Khan, Jonny Bairstow (injured, replaced by Matt Short), Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Raj Bawa, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Baltej Singh, Nathan Ellis, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Mohit Rathee, Shivam Singh Captain: Shikhar Dhawan Dhawan has led the SRH franchise in their debut season, in 2013. He took them to the playoffs and will hope to replicate the same this time around with the Punjab franshise. Rajasthan Royals Sanju Samson (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Jos Buttler, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Prasidh Krishna, Trent Boult, Obed McCoy, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Sen, Kuldip Yadav, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, KC Cariappa, Jason Holder, Donavon Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Adam Zampa, KM Asif, M Ashwin, Akash Vashisht, Abdul PA, Joe Root Captain: Sanju Samson Samson led RR to their first-ever final, since 2008, in the 2022 edition. He will hope to take them to the title this time around. Royal Challengers Bangalore Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Suyash Prabhudessai, Rajat Patidar, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat, Finn Allen, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, David Willey, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Siddarth Kaul, Akash Deep, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Will Jacks (injured, replaced by Michael Bracewell), Manoj Bhandage, Rajan Kumar, Avinash Singh, R Sonu Yadav Captain: Faf du Plessis Plessis led RCB to the playoffs in his first season for the Bengaluru camp. He has also led the South African team to considerable success during his captaincy tenure. Sunrisers Hyderabad Abdul Samad, Aiden Markram (c), Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips, Abhishek Sharma, Marco Jansen, Washington Sundar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kartik Tyagi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Umran Malik, Harry Brook, Mayank Agarwal, Heinrich Klaasen, Adil Rashid, Mayank Markande, Vivrant Sharma, Samarth Vyas, Sanvir Singh, Upendra Yadav, Mayank Dagar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Anmolpreet Singh, Akeal Hosein Captain: Aiden Markam Markram will hope to lead SRH to their first title since 2016. He led Sunrisers Eastern Cape -- also belonging to the Hyderabad franchise owners -- to the championship in the SA20 inaugural edition early this year. Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead in his absence as he is on national duty during the first week of the IPL 2023 season.

IPL 2023: Updated squads of all 10 teams and their captains

IPL 2023: 100-WIN CLUB! CSK, MI, RCB and two others feature in the elite list

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season kicks off on March 31 in Ahmedabad as the defending champions Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on the four-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. Ahead of the season, many former cricketers and experts of the game have shared their predictions for the upcoming season and former England captain Michael Vaughan also joined the bandwagon on March 29 (Wednesday).

Taking to his Twitter handle, Vaughan predicted that the Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) can end up winning the IPL 2023 edition. Here's his tweet which has gone viral in no time:

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The one-time winners RR had a memorable run in IPL 2022. After the 2018 edition, the inaugural champions reached the playoffs after ending as the second-ranked side. Eventually, they reached the final where they lost by seven wickets to the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) and will now look to go a step ahead and claim the title this time around.&nbsp;

Last year, RR rode on Jos Buttler, Yuzvendra Chahal, R Ashwin, Devdutt Padikkal, Samson, Shimron Hetymer, Trent Boult to reach the finale. For the 2023 edition, they have seen some valuable additions in the form of Joe Root, Adam Zampa, Jason Holder, etc.

RR complete squad for IPL 2023

Sanju Samson (c &amp; wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Jos Buttler (wk), Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag,&nbsp;Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, Obed McCoy, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Sen, Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, KC Cariappa, Jason Holder, Donovan Ferreira (wk), Kunal Rathore, Adam Zampa, KM Asif, Murugan Ashwin, Akash Vashisht, Abdul PA, Joe Root.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season kicks off on March 31 in Ahmedabad as the defending champions Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on the four-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season kicks off on March 31 in Ahmedabad as the defending champions Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on the four-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. Ahead of the season, many former cricketers and experts of the game have shared their predictions for the upcoming season and former England captain Michael Vaughan also joined the bandwagon on March 29 (Wednesday). Taking to his Twitter handle, Vaughan predicted that the Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) can end up winning the IPL 2023 edition. Here's his tweet which has gone viral in no time: Also Read: Virat Kohli's dream of winning the trophy will come true: Manjrekar's MASSIVE claim ahead of IPL 2023 Can’t wait for the IPL to start .. Looking forward to being part of the @cricbuzz team .. I thinks it’s going to be @rajasthanroyals year .. they will be lifting the trophy in late May .. #OnOn #IPL2023 — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 29, 2023 × The one-time winners RR had a memorable run in IPL 2022. After the 2018 edition, the inaugural champions reached the playoffs after ending as the second-ranked side. Eventually, they reached the final where they lost by seven wickets to the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) and will now look to go a step ahead and claim the title this time around. Last year, RR rode on Jos Buttler, Yuzvendra Chahal, R Ashwin, Devdutt Padikkal, Samson, Shimron Hetymer, Trent Boult to reach the finale. For the 2023 edition, they have seen some valuable additions in the form of Joe Root, Adam Zampa, Jason Holder, etc. RR complete squad for IPL 2023 Sanju Samson (c & wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Jos Buttler (wk), Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, Obed McCoy, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Sen, Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, KC Cariappa, Jason Holder, Donovan Ferreira (wk), Kunal Rathore, Adam Zampa, KM Asif, Murugan Ashwin, Akash Vashisht, Abdul PA, Joe Root.

'They will be lifting IPL 2023 trophy': Michael Vaughan's MASSIVE PREDICTION ahead of season-opener

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to kick off on March 31 in Ahmedabad. The forthcoming season might be MS Dhoni's last appearance. Although no official confirmation has been made, speculations are rife that IPL 2023 will be the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain's farwell season and, thus, his ardent fans will come in large numbers to watch his on-field heroics. Ahead of the tournament opener, on Friday, Rajasthan Royals (RR)'s young star Riyan Parag heaped praise on Dhoni.&nbsp;

Parag has taken over as Rajasthan's finisher in the past few seasons. In IPL 2022, the right-hander amassed 183 runs at a strike rate of&nbsp;138.64 with a best of 56 versus the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He will aim to have a breakthrough season this time around and try to improve significantly as a finisher for the Royals. Prior to his side's season opener, versus Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Sunday (April 02), Parag hailed Dhoni the finisher and stated that no one has 'mastered the finishing art' like the former Indian captain.

"I have been doing the finishing role for the last three years now. There is just one name that comes to my mind which I also have said before, MS Dhoni. I do not think anyone else has mastered that art. Going into that role, I always look up to him, how he finishes games or how he takes the game deep," Parag told news agency&nbsp;PTI.

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Parag opened up on where he wishes to bat for the IPL 2022 runners-up in the upcoming edition. "If they (Royals) were to ask me where I want to bat, I would say No. 4. But, then, like always, I am open to bat wherever the team needs me and wherever they think I fit the best. It is a team game; whichever way the combinations match up, I am happy to contribute," the 21-year-old added.&nbsp;

Sanju Samson-led RR franchise will hope to win their first title since IPL 2008. Last year, they failed to get past the eventual winners Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final after a seven-wicket loss.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to kick off on March 31 in Ahmedabad. The forthcoming season might be MS Dhoni's last appearance. Although no official confirmation has been made, speculations are rife that IPL 2023 will be the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain's farwell season and, thus, his ardent fans will come in large numbers to watch his on-field heroics.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to kick off on March 31 in Ahmedabad. The forthcoming season might be MS Dhoni's last appearance. Although no official confirmation has been made, speculations are rife that IPL 2023 will be the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain's farwell season and, thus, his ardent fans will come in large numbers to watch his on-field heroics. Ahead of the tournament opener, on Friday, Rajasthan Royals (RR)'s young star Riyan Parag heaped praise on Dhoni. Parag has taken over as Rajasthan's finisher in the past few seasons. In IPL 2022, the right-hander amassed 183 runs at a strike rate of 138.64 with a best of 56 versus the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He will aim to have a breakthrough season this time around and try to improve significantly as a finisher for the Royals. Prior to his side's season opener, versus Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Sunday (April 02), Parag hailed Dhoni the finisher and stated that no one has 'mastered the finishing art' like the former Indian captain. "I have been doing the finishing role for the last three years now. There is just one name that comes to my mind which I also have said before, MS Dhoni. I do not think anyone else has mastered that art. Going into that role, I always look up to him, how he finishes games or how he takes the game deep," Parag told news agency PTI. Also Read: From KING Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni's protégé, Rishabh Pant: Most runs in an IPL season Parag opened up on where he wishes to bat for the IPL 2022 runners-up in the upcoming edition. "If they (Royals) were to ask me where I want to bat, I would say No. 4. But, then, like always, I am open to bat wherever the team needs me and wherever they think I fit the best. It is a team game; whichever way the combinations match up, I am happy to contribute," the 21-year-old added. Sanju Samson-led RR franchise will hope to win their first title since IPL 2008. Last year, they failed to get past the eventual winners Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final after a seven-wicket loss.

IPL 2023: 'Don't think anyone else has mastered the finishing art' - RR star hails CSK captain MS Dhoni

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season is all set for the kick-off as 2008 champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) launched their new kit. Runners-up in 2022, the Royals will be eager to end a 15-year wait for the IPL title, having not tasted glory since 2008 when they lifted the trophy under Shane Warne’s captaincy. While RR fell short of lifting the title and ending the drought, their performances still caught everyone’s eye.

Skipper Sanju Samson on the occasion of team’s latest kit launch called back the memories from 2022 and reflected on the team’s performance.

<h3>Pressure to match last year’s performance</h3>

“Pressure of matching last year's show will always be there. It was a dream performance by the entire team to reach the summit clash in 2022. Having reached the final last year, people will be expecting us to dazzle yet again. We have no choice but to play well and match last year's feat if not doing better,” Samson said during the kit launch.

“I joined Rajasthan Royals when I was just 18. Now I'm 28 and it's been a remarkable journey so far. The last ten years have been thoroughly exciting and challenging. This is my team and I always want to see RR doing well,” said Samson.

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<h3>Fortunate to have great coaching staff</h3>

Samson also spoke on the team’s backroom staff which includes head coach Kumar Sangakkara and Lasith Malinga. He spoke about their influence on the team and how Sangakkara in particular has impacted the team’s morale.

"We are fortunate to have Sangakkara as our coach. He is a legendary player and having him in the dressing room and on the ground while practising is a big boost for us. With his vast experience, we are always in the process of improving ourselves. He is constantly thinking of different strategies for the benefit of the squad,” said Samson.

RR will start their IPL 2023 campaign against 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday, April 2. The contest will take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad with the IPL yet again returning to a home-away format.

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season is all set for the kick-off as 2008 champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) launched their new kit. Runners-up in 2022, the Royals will be eager to end a 15-year wait for the IPL title, having not tasted glory since 2008 when they lifted the trophy under Shane Warne’s captaincy.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season is all set for the kick-off as 2008 champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) launched their new kit. Runners-up in 2022, the Royals will be eager to end a 15-year wait for the IPL title, having not tasted glory since 2008 when they lifted the trophy under Shane Warne’s captaincy. While RR fell short of lifting the title and ending the drought, their performances still caught everyone’s eye. Skipper Sanju Samson on the occasion of team’s latest kit launch called back the memories from 2022 and reflected on the team’s performance. Pressure to match last year’s performance “Pressure of matching last year's show will always be there. It was a dream performance by the entire team to reach the summit clash in 2022. Having reached the final last year, people will be expecting us to dazzle yet again. We have no choice but to play well and match last year's feat if not doing better,” Samson said during the kit launch. “I joined Rajasthan Royals when I was just 18. Now I'm 28 and it's been a remarkable journey so far. The last ten years have been thoroughly exciting and challenging. This is my team and I always want to see RR doing well,” said Samson. ALSO READ | Not Sachin Tendulkar! Abdul Razzaq names Master Blaster's ICONIC teammate as 'most dangerous player' Fortunate to have great coaching staff Samson also spoke on the team’s backroom staff which includes head coach Kumar Sangakkara and Lasith Malinga. He spoke about their influence on the team and how Sangakkara in particular has impacted the team’s morale. "We are fortunate to have Sangakkara as our coach. He is a legendary player and having him in the dressing room and on the ground while practising is a big boost for us. With his vast experience, we are always in the process of improving ourselves. He is constantly thinking of different strategies for the benefit of the squad,” said Samson. RR will start their IPL 2023 campaign against 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday, April 2. The contest will take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad with the IPL yet again returning to a home-away format. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: Sanju Samson turns back clock to reflect on team's show in 2022, says 'It was a dream performance'

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to kick off on March 31 in Ahmedabad. Over the years, IPL has become a big success as it allows fans to see Indian players compete with one another and also share as well as rub shoulders with some uncapped and big international cricketers.

The IPL started in 2008 and has become a huge brand nationwide. But before IPL became a revelation, the&nbsp;Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) used to conduct the Challengers Trophy. It was a tournament that began in 1993-94 and was held till&nbsp;the 2013-14 season (not played in 2002-03), every October before the Ranji Trophy with an aim to give young and domestic players&nbsp;a chance to showcase their skills while playing with, and against, the senior&nbsp;Team India players.&nbsp;

During the 2006 edition of the Challengers Trophy, India's famed trio of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Sourav Ganguly -- in the last phase of their respective careers -- were divided among two teams. The then national captains&nbsp;Dravid and Tendulkar were part of the India Blues whereas Ganguly was in Mohammed Kaif-led India Greens. Venugopal Rao led the India Reds with Dravid leading India Blues.

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In&nbsp;the second game of the&nbsp;competition, Dravid-led India Blues squared off with India Greens.&nbsp;Here's a throwback video of when Ganguly bowled to Dravid and Tendulkar:

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Talking about the contest, Dravid-led India Blues thrashed India Greens by a whopping 266-run margin courtesy of Tendulkar's 139 and half-centuries from Dravid, MS Dhoni, and Irfan Pathan. Chasing 382, India Greens fell for 115 with Parthiv Patel (43) and Ganguly (24) being the top run-getters. The tournament was held in Chennai, which eventually saw India Blues and India Reds share the trophy after a rain-abandoned finale.

When IPL kicked off, Dravid went on to lead Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) whereas Ganguly represented the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and&nbsp;now-defunct Pune Warriors (PWI). Meanwhile, Tendulkar was part of the Mumbai Indians (MI) and&nbsp;remains their team mentor while Ganguly has rejoined Delhi Capitals (DC) as the Director of Cricket Operations for IPL 2023. Dravid isn't part of the IPL at present as he is India's head coach.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to kick off on March 31 in Ahmedabad. Over the years, IPL has become a big success as it allows fans to see Indian players compete with one another and also share as well as rub shoulders with some uncapped and big international cricketers.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to kick off on March 31 in Ahmedabad. Over the years, IPL has become a big success as it allows fans to see Indian players compete with one another and also share as well as rub shoulders with some uncapped and big international cricketers. The IPL started in 2008 and has become a huge brand nationwide. But before IPL became a revelation, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) used to conduct the Challengers Trophy. It was a tournament that began in 1993-94 and was held till the 2013-14 season (not played in 2002-03), every October before the Ranji Trophy with an aim to give young and domestic players a chance to showcase their skills while playing with, and against, the senior Team India players. During the 2006 edition of the Challengers Trophy, India's famed trio of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Sourav Ganguly -- in the last phase of their respective careers -- were divided among two teams. The then national captains Dravid and Tendulkar were part of the India Blues whereas Ganguly was in Mohammed Kaif-led India Greens. Venugopal Rao led the India Reds with Dravid leading India Blues. Also read: Wouldn’t have applied if Virat Kohli had not approached me: Sehwag recalls being offered India coach job In the second game of the competition, Dravid-led India Blues squared off with India Greens. Here's a throwback video of when Ganguly bowled to Dravid and Tendulkar: × Talking about the contest, Dravid-led India Blues thrashed India Greens by a whopping 266-run margin courtesy of Tendulkar's 139 and half-centuries from Dravid, MS Dhoni, and Irfan Pathan. Chasing 382, India Greens fell for 115 with Parthiv Patel (43) and Ganguly (24) being the top run-getters. The tournament was held in Chennai, which eventually saw India Blues and India Reds share the trophy after a rain-abandoned finale. When IPL kicked off, Dravid went on to lead Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) whereas Ganguly represented the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and now-defunct Pune Warriors (PWI). Meanwhile, Tendulkar was part of the Mumbai Indians (MI) and remains their team mentor while Ganguly has rejoined Delhi Capitals (DC) as the Director of Cricket Operations for IPL 2023. Dravid isn't part of the IPL at present as he is India's head coach.

Throwback: Before IPL became a thing! When Ganguly bowled to teammates Tendulkar, Dravid - Watch

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the IPL 2023 schedule on Friday, February 17th. Talking of the winners of the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League – Rajasthan Royals are put in Group A alongside Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders. With the reintroduction of home and away format, RR’s quest to go step ahead this time and win the title for the second time will be nothing short of challenging. Having a smart captain in Sanju Samson and a talented bunch of players at helm, Rajasthan will fancy their chances in the 16th edition of the IPL. The pink and blue team will also play two of their home matches in Guwahati.

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Here is the RR 2023 full schedule; with fixture, date, time and venue of all the matches of Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2023

Match 1 – Sunday, April 2nd - Rajasthan Royals vs SunRisers Hyderabad, Hyderabad (3:30 PM IST)

Match 2 – Wednesday, April 5th – Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, Guwahati (7:30 PM IST)

Match 3 – Saturday, April 8th – Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals, Guwahati (3:30 PM IST)

Match 4 – Wednesday, April 12th – Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, Chennai (7:30 PM IST)

Match 5 – Sunday, April 16th – Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans, Ahmedabad (7:30 PM IST)

Match 6 – Wednesday, April 19th – Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants, Jaipur (7:30 PM IST)

Match 7 – Sunday, April 23rd – Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Bengaluru (3:30 PM IST)

Match 8 – Thursday, April 27th – Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, Jaipur (7:30 PM IST)

Match 9 – Sunday, April 30th – Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians, Mumbai (7:30 PM IST)

Match 10 – Friday, May 5th – Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans, Jaipur (7:30PM IST)

Match 11 – Sunday, May 7th – Rajasthan Royals vs SunRisers Hyderabad, Jaipur (7:30 PM IST)

Match 12 – Thursday, May 11th – Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Kolkata (7:30 PM IST)

Match 13 – Sunday, May 14th – Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Jaipur (3:30 PM IST)

Match 14th – Friday, May 19th – Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, Dharamsala (7:30 PM IST)

Rajasthan Royals (RR) full squad for IPL 2023

Sanju Samson (c &amp; wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Jos Buttler (wk), Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Prasidh Krishna, Trent Boult, Obed McCoy, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Sen, Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, KC Cariappa, Jason Holder, Donovan Ferreira (wk), Kunal Rathore, Adam Zampa, KM Asif, Murugan Ashwin, Akash Vashisht, Abdul PA, Joe Root.

Captain of Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2023

Sanju Samson will remain Rajasthan Royals’ captain for the upcoming season of IPL 2023. Under his captaincy only, Rajasthan reached the finals against Gujarat Titans last year.

When will RR play its first match of IPL 2023?

RR will play its first match of IPL 2023 on April 2nd against SunRisers Hyderabad.

Who will be RR’s captain in IPL 2023?

Keeper-batter Sanju Samson will be leading the side in the upcoming edition of IPL 2023.

When will IPL 2023’s final match be played?

IPL 2023’s final match will be played on May 28.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the IPL 2023 schedule on Friday, February 17th. Talking of the winners of the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League – Rajasthan Royals are put in Group A alongside Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the IPL 2023 schedule on Friday, February 17th. Talking of the winners of the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League – Rajasthan Royals are put in Group A alongside Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders. With the reintroduction of home and away format, RR’s quest to go step ahead this time and win the title for the second time will be nothing short of challenging. Having a smart captain in Sanju Samson and a talented bunch of players at helm, Rajasthan will fancy their chances in the 16th edition of the IPL. The pink and blue team will also play two of their home matches in Guwahati. ALSO READ: SRH 2023 IPL full schedule: Check SunRisers Hyderabad fixture, date, time, venues, captain, squad, player list Here is the RR 2023 full schedule; with fixture, date, time and venue of all the matches of Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2023 Match 1 – Sunday, April 2nd - Rajasthan Royals vs SunRisers Hyderabad, Hyderabad (3:30 PM IST) Match 2 – Wednesday, April 5th – Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, Guwahati (7:30 PM IST) Match 3 – Saturday, April 8th – Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals, Guwahati (3:30 PM IST) Match 4 – Wednesday, April 12th – Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, Chennai (7:30 PM IST) Match 5 – Sunday, April 16th – Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans, Ahmedabad (7:30 PM IST) Match 6 – Wednesday, April 19th – Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants, Jaipur (7:30 PM IST) Match 7 – Sunday, April 23rd – Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Bengaluru (3:30 PM IST) Match 8 – Thursday, April 27th – Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, Jaipur (7:30 PM IST) Match 9 – Sunday, April 30th – Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians, Mumbai (7:30 PM IST) Match 10 – Friday, May 5th – Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans, Jaipur (7:30PM IST) Match 11 – Sunday, May 7th – Rajasthan Royals vs SunRisers Hyderabad, Jaipur (7:30 PM IST) Match 12 – Thursday, May 11th – Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Kolkata (7:30 PM IST) Match 13 – Sunday, May 14th – Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Jaipur (3:30 PM IST) Match 14th – Friday, May 19th – Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, Dharamsala (7:30 PM IST) Rajasthan Royals (RR) full squad for IPL 2023 Sanju Samson (c & wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Jos Buttler (wk), Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Prasidh Krishna, Trent Boult, Obed McCoy, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Sen, Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, KC Cariappa, Jason Holder, Donovan Ferreira (wk), Kunal Rathore, Adam Zampa, KM Asif, Murugan Ashwin, Akash Vashisht, Abdul PA, Joe Root. Captain of Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2023 Sanju Samson will remain Rajasthan Royals’ captain for the upcoming season of IPL 2023. Under his captaincy only, Rajasthan reached the finals against Gujarat Titans last year. When will RR play its first match of IPL 2023? RR will play its first match of IPL 2023 on April 2nd against SunRisers Hyderabad. Who will be RR’s captain in IPL 2023? Keeper-batter Sanju Samson will be leading the side in the upcoming edition of IPL 2023. When will IPL 2023’s final match be played? IPL 2023’s final match will be played on May 28.

RR 2023 IPL full schedule: Check Rajasthan Royals fixture, date, time, venues, captain, squad, player list

Rajasthan Royals’ head coach Kumar Sangakkara feels their limited budget heading the IPL 2023 mini-auction cost them Harry Brook – someone who Sangakkara thinks would have fitted well into the RR’s setup. Royals had the budget of just INR 13 crores while Brook was bought by SunRisers Hyderabad for INR 13.25 crores. Though Rajasthan went all out for Brook early on, having no cushion eventually saw them letting go of their main target.

Speaking with Times of India (TOI) post the IPL 2023 mini-auction, Sangakkara revealed&nbsp;Royals’ main target was Harry Brook only. Though missing out on him feels unfortunate, Sangakkara added even getting players like Jason Holder, Donovan Ferreira and Joe Root, Rajasthan did a decent business at the auction table.

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“Our main target in the first round was Brook, but unfortunately we missed out on him. But we are very happy to get Jason Holder and Donovan Ferreira among a host of good players we think are very promising. Then we could also get Joe Root. I think we have got a good squad," Sangakkara told TOI from Kochi.

Sangakkara further added when they chalked out the best XI ahead of the mini-auction, Brook was the first name on the list with Holder and Nicholas Pooran coming after him.

“It was about which addition would make our side better, the first XI that you put out on the field. And the answer was we must target Brook. And next was Holder or maybe Nicholas Pooran. But with a limited budget we really had to plan that out,” RR head coach said.

Sangakkara also accepted they were ‘caught in the middle’ during the auction in order to execute what they had planned.

“It was a complicated kind of decision we had to make in terms of planning for the best case scenario and worst case scenario and we were caught in the middle, but we were well set with a lot of planning, data and thought being put into that. So it was a long process,” Sangakkara concluded.

Harry Brook, however, was not the costliest English player to be sold in IPL 2023 mini-auction. While Ben Stokes went for as hefty as INR 16.25 crores to Chennai Super Kings, it was the young all-rounder Sam Curran who was bought by Punjab Kings for a record-breaking INR 18.50 crores, making him the most expensive player to be bought in IPL history.

Rajasthan Royals’ head coach Kumar Sangakkara feels their limited budget heading the IPL 2023 mini-auction cost them Harry Brook – someone who Sangakkara thinks would have fitted well into the RR’s setup.

Rajasthan Royals’ head coach Kumar Sangakkara feels their limited budget heading the IPL 2023 mini-auction cost them Harry Brook – someone who Sangakkara thinks would have fitted well into the RR’s setup. Royals had the budget of just INR 13 crores while Brook was bought by SunRisers Hyderabad for INR 13.25 crores. Though Rajasthan went all out for Brook early on, having no cushion eventually saw them letting go of their main target. Speaking with Times of India (TOI) post the IPL 2023 mini-auction, Sangakkara revealed Royals’ main target was Harry Brook only. Though missing out on him feels unfortunate, Sangakkara added even getting players like Jason Holder, Donovan Ferreira and Joe Root, Rajasthan did a decent business at the auction table. ALSO READ: Test series win over Bangladesh leaves India where on WTC points table? Get to know “Our main target in the first round was Brook, but unfortunately we missed out on him. But we are very happy to get Jason Holder and Donovan Ferreira among a host of good players we think are very promising. Then we could also get Joe Root. I think we have got a good squad," Sangakkara told TOI from Kochi. Sangakkara further added when they chalked out the best XI ahead of the mini-auction, Brook was the first name on the list with Holder and Nicholas Pooran coming after him. “It was about which addition would make our side better, the first XI that you put out on the field. And the answer was we must target Brook. And next was Holder or maybe Nicholas Pooran. But with a limited budget we really had to plan that out,” RR head coach said. Sangakkara also accepted they were ‘caught in the middle’ during the auction in order to execute what they had planned. “It was a complicated kind of decision we had to make in terms of planning for the best case scenario and worst case scenario and we were caught in the middle, but we were well set with a lot of planning, data and thought being put into that. So it was a long process,” Sangakkara concluded. Harry Brook, however, was not the costliest English player to be sold in IPL 2023 mini-auction. While Ben Stokes went for as hefty as INR 16.25 crores to Chennai Super Kings, it was the young all-rounder Sam Curran who was bought by Punjab Kings for a record-breaking INR 18.50 crores, making him the most expensive player to be bought in IPL history.

IPL 2023: Our limited budget cost us Harry Brook, feels Rajasthan Royals' Kumar Sangakkara

The IPL 2023 mini-auction has started off with a bang. Among the early set of players, England's power-hitter Harry Brook -- who made heads turn during England's successful tour of Pakistan -- fetched a whopping deal after being acquired by the 2016 winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for INR 13.25 crore (INR 132.5 million). On the other hand, SRH also got another big name in their kitty, getting Punjab Kings' (PBKS) former skipper Mayank Agarwal for INR 8.25 crore (INR 82.5 million).

Talking about Brook, the 23-year-old saw a big bidding war for him with SRH and Rajasthan Royals (RR) fighting hard for his services. After taking his price into double digits, the bidding war wasn't over before Hyderabad finally won the war by shelling out a huge sum.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, there were a lot of eyeballs on Mayank once his name was announced. The former Punjab captain's mention also led to a bidding war between SRH, Punjab, and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) before the former got him for INR 8.25 crore. It is to be noted that Hyderabad entered the IPL 2023 mini-auction with the largest purse; i.e. INR 42.25 crore (INR 422.5 million). Hence, they have started off on a smashing note by getting two big names under their belt.&nbsp;

It will be interesting to see if they go hard on some of the big all-rounders who can also captain them. At present, they have Bhuvneshwar Kumar as a captaincy option along with Mayank.&nbsp;

The IPL 2023 mini-auction has started off with a bang. Among the early set of players, England's power-hitter Harry Brook -- who made heads turn during England's successful tour of Pakistan -- fetched a whopping deal after being acquired by the 2016 winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for INR 13.

The IPL 2023 mini-auction has started off with a bang. Among the early set of players, England's power-hitter Harry Brook -- who made heads turn during England's successful tour of Pakistan -- fetched a whopping deal after being acquired by the 2016 winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for INR 13.25 crore (INR 132.5 million). On the other hand, SRH also got another big name in their kitty, getting Punjab Kings' (PBKS) former skipper Mayank Agarwal for INR 8.25 crore (INR 82.5 million). Talking about Brook, the 23-year-old saw a big bidding war for him with SRH and Rajasthan Royals (RR) fighting hard for his services. After taking his price into double digits, the bidding war wasn't over before Hyderabad finally won the war by shelling out a huge sum. Also read: IPL 2023 mini auction free live streaming on YouTube: Check how you can watch it online? Meanwhile, there were a lot of eyeballs on Mayank once his name was announced. The former Punjab captain's mention also led to a bidding war between SRH, Punjab, and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) before the former got him for INR 8.25 crore. It is to be noted that Hyderabad entered the IPL 2023 mini-auction with the largest purse; i.e. INR 42.25 crore (INR 422.5 million). Hence, they have started off on a smashing note by getting two big names under their belt. It will be interesting to see if they go hard on some of the big all-rounders who can also captain them. At present, they have Bhuvneshwar Kumar as a captaincy option along with Mayank.

IPL 2023: SRH acquire Harry Brook for Rs 13.25 crore, fetch Mayank Agarwal's services for Rs 8.25 crore

IPL Auction 2023 RR Live update: Rajasthan Royals captain, retained player, Squad, batting &amp; bowling coach: The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction is slated to be held this month in India, and all 10 franchises have already started shifting gears for the world’s most-watched cricket tournament. Among all, the Rajasthan Royals have also started the process of trading new players, while releasing some from their squad and retaining the rest of them. In total, the Rajasthan Royals have retained 16 players from the previous season. Also, they have released 9 players from their squad. That means, they won’t be playing for RR this season, and are up for grabs for other teams. The Rajasthan Royals have a total of 9 vacancies left to be filled, where 4 are reserved for overseas players. 
Also Read | IPL Auction 2023: Available balance, full list of registered players, team-wise budget and top players details

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RR Retain Player - 16 
RR Overseas Retain Player - 4 
RR Total Money Spent - &nbsp;81.8 
RR Remaining Purse - 13.2 
RR Available Slots - 9 
RR Overseas Available Slots - 4

<h2>The list of released players by the Rajasthan Royals (RR)</h2>

Rajasthan Royals have released a total of 9 players this season. This means that the 9 players are up for grabs for the other 9 teams of the IPL. They won’t be playing for Rajasthan this year. The complete list of the released players is given below:

<ol>
	<li>Anunay Singh</li>
	<li>Corbin Bosch&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Daryl Mitchell&nbsp;</li>
	<li>James Neesham</li>
	<li>Karun Nair&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Nathan Coulter-Nile&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Rassie van der Dussen</li>
	<li>Shubham Garhwal&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Tejas Baroka</li>
</ol>

<h2>The list of retained players by the Rajasthan Royals (RR)</h2>

In total, The Rajasthan Royals have retained 16 players. They would be staying in RR’s squad this season, and no other IPL team would be able to include them in their squads. The names of the retained players by RR are given below:

Yashasvi Jaiswal&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;INR 4 Crores 
Devdutt Padikkal&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;INR 7.75 Crores 
Shimron Hetmyer&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;INR 8.50 Crores 
Sanju Samson (c&amp;wk)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;INR 14 Cr 
Jos Buttler (wk)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;INR 10 Cr 
Dhruv Jurel (wk)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;INR 20 Lakhs 
Kuldip Yadav&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;INR 20 Lakhs 
Navdeep Saini&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; INR 2.60 Crores 
Kuldeep Sen&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; INR 20 Lakhs 
Obed McCoy&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; INR 75 Lakhs 
KC Kariappa&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;INR 30 Lakhs 
Yuzvendra Chahal&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; INR 6.50 Crores 
Prasidh Krishna &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;INR 10 Crores 
Trent Boult&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;INR 8 Crores 
Riyan Parag&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;INR 3.80 Crores 
Ravichandran Ashwin &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;INR 5 Crores

<h2>Available balance with the Rajasthan Royals (RR)</h2>

The RR has already spent 81.80 Cr rupees on retaining the 16 players mentioned above. It needs to fill the vacancy of 9 players in its squads with the remaining balance of 13.20 Cr. In the IPL auction 2023, each team is subject to a total salary cap of INR 95 crores. This amount is 5 Cr more than the previous season.

<h2>Rajasthan Royals’ new captain, batting and bowling coach details</h2>

The Rajasthan Royals' head coach is Kumar Sangakkara, and Trevor Penney serves as his assistant. Their pace bowling coach is Lasith Malinga and their spin bowling coach is Sairaj Bahutule. The team has retained Sanju Samson as the team’s captain for the IPL season 2023. 
&nbsp;

IPL Auction 2023 RR Live update: Rajasthan Royals captain, retained player, Squad, batting & bowling coach: The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction is slated to be held this month in India, and all 10 franchises have already started shifting gears for the world’s most-watched cricket tournament.

IPL Auction 2023 RR Live update: Rajasthan Royals captain, retained player, Squad, batting & bowling coach: The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction is slated to be held this month in India, and all 10 franchises have already started shifting gears for the world’s most-watched cricket tournament. Among all, the Rajasthan Royals have also started the process of trading new players, while releasing some from their squad and retaining the rest of them. In total, the Rajasthan Royals have retained 16 players from the previous season. Also, they have released 9 players from their squad. That means, they won’t be playing for RR this season, and are up for grabs for other teams. The Rajasthan Royals have a total of 9 vacancies left to be filled, where 4 are reserved for overseas players. Also Read | IPL Auction 2023: Available balance, full list of registered players, team-wise budget and top players details Also Read | IPL Auction 2023: Available balance, full list of registered players, team-wise budget and top players details RR Retain Player - 16 RR Overseas Retain Player - 4 RR Total Money Spent - 81.8 RR Remaining Purse - 13.2 RR Available Slots - 9 RR Overseas Available Slots - 4 The list of released players by the Rajasthan Royals (RR) Rajasthan Royals have released a total of 9 players this season. This means that the 9 players are up for grabs for the other 9 teams of the IPL. They won’t be playing for Rajasthan this year. The complete list of the released players is given below: Anunay Singh Corbin Bosch Daryl Mitchell James Neesham Karun Nair Nathan Coulter-Nile Rassie van der Dussen Shubham Garhwal Tejas Baroka The list of retained players by the Rajasthan Royals (RR) In total, The Rajasthan Royals have retained 16 players. They would be staying in RR’s squad this season, and no other IPL team would be able to include them in their squads. The names of the retained players by RR are given below: Yashasvi Jaiswal INR 4 Crores Devdutt Padikkal INR 7.75 Crores Shimron Hetmyer INR 8.50 Crores Sanju Samson (c&wk) INR 14 Cr Jos Buttler (wk) INR 10 Cr Dhruv Jurel (wk) INR 20 Lakhs Kuldip Yadav INR 20 Lakhs Navdeep Saini INR 2.60 Crores Kuldeep Sen INR 20 Lakhs Obed McCoy INR 75 Lakhs KC Kariappa INR 30 Lakhs Yuzvendra Chahal INR 6.50 Crores Prasidh Krishna INR 10 Crores Trent Boult INR 8 Crores Riyan Parag INR 3.80 Crores Ravichandran Ashwin INR 5 Crores Available balance with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) The RR has already spent 81.80 Cr rupees on retaining the 16 players mentioned above. It needs to fill the vacancy of 9 players in its squads with the remaining balance of 13.20 Cr. In the IPL auction 2023, each team is subject to a total salary cap of INR 95 crores. This amount is 5 Cr more than the previous season. Rajasthan Royals’ new captain, batting and bowling coach details The Rajasthan Royals' head coach is Kumar Sangakkara, and Trevor Penney serves as his assistant. Their pace bowling coach is Lasith Malinga and their spin bowling coach is Sairaj Bahutule. The team has retained Sanju Samson as the team’s captain for the IPL season 2023.

IPL Auction 2023 RR Live update: Rajasthan Royals captain, retained player, Squad, batting & bowling coach

While there is a lot of cricketing action taking place across the globe, the&nbsp;focus has also shifted toward the upcoming IPL 2023 mini-auction. Just like in every auction, many lives will change as teams will break the bank to acquire their services in the forthcoming auction. While the core group of players has been identified in every ten teams, their owners and team management will like to strengthen their respective squads by shopping smartly and adding some vital names to their arsenal.&nbsp;

It is to be noted that this will be the 16th IPL auction and will take place on December 23 (Friday) in Kochi -- which will be the host for the first time ever. Earlier, the IPL 2022 auction had taken place early this year, in February, in Bengaluru.&nbsp;

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The final auction pool is set to have&nbsp;405 players -- from the originally registered 991. A maximum&nbsp;of 87 slots will&nbsp;be filled by&nbsp;the&nbsp;franchises. Of these, 30 will be overseas recruits. Notably, there will be a total of 273 Indian players, and 132 overseas - including four from associate nations. In addition, there are 119 capped&nbsp;as well as a whopping 286 uncapped players. Prior to the auction, here's a look at the remaining purse of all ten teams:&nbsp;

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px;">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>Team</td>
			<td>Purse</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)</td>
			<td>INR 42.25 crore (422.5 million)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Punjab Kings (PBKS)</td>
			<td>INR 32.20 crore (322 million)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)</td>
			<td>INR 23.35 crore (233.5 million)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Mumbai Indians (MI)</td>
			<td>INR 20.55 crore (205.5 million)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</td>
			<td>INR 20.45 crore (204.5 million)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Delhi Capitals (DC)</td>
			<td>INR 19.45 crore (194.5 million)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Gujarat Titans (GT)</td>
			<td>INR 19.25 crore (192.5 million)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Rajasthan Royals (RR)</td>
			<td>INR 13.2 crore (132 million)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)</td>
			<td>INR 8.75 crore (87.5 million)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</td>
			<td>INR 7.05 crore (70.5 million)</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

Who will be the auctioneer?

Ever since he took over from Richard Madley, Hugh Edmeades has been in charge. While he suffered a fall -- due to Postural Hypotension -- and Indian commentator Charu Sharma took over, Edmeades came back and ended the last auction. He will be back for the IPL 2023 mini-auction.&nbsp;&nbsp;

While there is a lot of cricketing action taking place across the globe, the focus has also shifted toward the upcoming IPL 2023 mini-auction. Just like in every auction, many lives will change as teams will break the bank to acquire their services in the forthcoming auction.

While there is a lot of cricketing action taking place across the globe, the focus has also shifted toward the upcoming IPL 2023 mini-auction. Just like in every auction, many lives will change as teams will break the bank to acquire their services in the forthcoming auction. While the core group of players has been identified in every ten teams, their owners and team management will like to strengthen their respective squads by shopping smartly and adding some vital names to their arsenal. It is to be noted that this will be the 16th IPL auction and will take place on December 23 (Friday) in Kochi -- which will be the host for the first time ever. Earlier, the IPL 2022 auction had taken place early this year, in February, in Bengaluru. Also read: IPL 2023 Auction Live Streaming Online App: Easy Ways to watch IPL Mini Auction LIVE Stream for free in India The final auction pool is set to have 405 players -- from the originally registered 991. A maximum of 87 slots will be filled by the franchises. Of these, 30 will be overseas recruits. Notably, there will be a total of 273 Indian players, and 132 overseas - including four from associate nations. In addition, there are 119 capped as well as a whopping 286 uncapped players. Prior to the auction, here's a look at the remaining purse of all ten teams: Team Purse Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) INR 42.25 crore (422.5 million) Punjab Kings (PBKS) INR 32.20 crore (322 million) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) INR 23.35 crore (233.5 million) Mumbai Indians (MI) INR 20.55 crore (205.5 million) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) INR 20.45 crore (204.5 million) Delhi Capitals (DC) INR 19.45 crore (194.5 million) Gujarat Titans (GT) INR 19.25 crore (192.5 million) Rajasthan Royals (RR) INR 13.2 crore (132 million) Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) INR 8.75 crore (87.5 million) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) INR 7.05 crore (70.5 million) Who will be the auctioneer? Ever since he took over from Richard Madley, Hugh Edmeades has been in charge. While he suffered a fall -- due to Postural Hypotension -- and Indian commentator Charu Sharma took over, Edmeades came back and ended the last auction. He will be back for the IPL 2023 mini-auction.

IPL 2023: Remaining purse of all 10 teams ahead of mini-auction in Kochi

All the 10&nbsp;Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises on Tuesday (November 15) announced their final list of released and retained players ahead of the 2023 mini-auction. A number of big names were let go of by the 10 franchises as they prepare to strengthen their squads with new additions at the mini-auction next month.

Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Sunrisers Hyderabad were the top three teams to release the most number of players while Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) let go of only five players each. There were some surprise releases as both Sunrisers and Punjab Kings parted ways with their respective captains from the last season.

Sunrisers released Kane Williamson, who was retained last year for a whopping Rs 14 crore, while Punjab Kings let go of Mayank Agarwal, who had replaced KL Rahul as captain in IPL 2022. Two legends of IPL, Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard were also released by their respective teams Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, bringing an end to a glorious association.

While Pollard announced his retirement from IPL stating that he will return as the team's batting coach next season, Bravo is yet to decide his future after being released. Evin Lewis, Jason Holder, Alex Hales, and Pat Cummins were some other&nbsp;high-profile players released by their respective teams.

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Here is the complete list of all payers released by all 10 IPL teams and their remaining purses:

Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;

Players released - Dwayne Bravo, Robin Uthappa, Adam Milne, Hari Nishaanth, Chris Jordan, Bhagath Varma, KM Asif, Narayan Jagadeesan

Purse remaining - Rs&nbsp;20.45 crore (INR 204.5 million)

Mumbai Indians&nbsp;

Players released - Kieron Pollard, Aryan Juyal, Daniel Sams, Anmolpreet Singh, Fabian Allen, Jaydev Unadkat, Basil Thampi, Mayank Markande, Murugan Ashwin, Rahul Buddhi, Riley Meredith, Sanjay Yadav, Tymal Mills

Purse remaining - Rs&nbsp;20.55 crore (INR 205.5 million)

Gujarat Titans&nbsp;

Players released - Lockie Ferguson, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dominic Drakes, Gurkeerat Singh, Jason Roy, Varun Aaron

Purse remaining - Rs 19.25 crore (INR 192.5 million)

Royal Challengers Bangalore&nbsp;

Players released - Jason Behrendorff, Chama Milind, Luvnith Sisodia, Sherfane Rutherford, Aneeshwar Gautam

Purse remaining - Rs 8.75 crore (INR 87.5 million)

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/everything-is-fine-ravindra-jadeja-shuns-rift-rumours-with-ms-dhoni-led-csk-after-being-retained-534500">'Everything is fine': Ravindra Jadeja shuns rift rumours with MS Dhoni-led CSK after being retained</a>

Delhi Capitals&nbsp;

Players released - Shardul Thakur, Tim Seifert, Mandeep Singh, Ashwin Hebbar, KS Bharat

Purse remaining - Rs 19.45 crore (INR 194.5 million)

Sunrisers Hyderabad&nbsp;

Players released - Kane Williamson, Nicholas Pooran, Jagadeesha Suchith, Priyam Garg, Ravikumar Samarth, Romario Shepherd, Saurabh Dubey, Sean Abbott, Shashank Singh, Shreyas Gopal, Sushant Mishra, Vishnu Vinod

Purse remaining - Rs 42.25 crore (INR 422.5 million)

Lucknow Super Giants

Players released - Andrew Tye, Dushmantha Chameera, Evin Lewis, Jason Holder, Manish Pandey, Ankit Rajpoot, Shahbaz Nadeem

Purse remaining - Rs 23.35 crore (INR 233.5 million)

Punjab Kings&nbsp;

Players released - Mayank Agarwal, Odean Smith, Vaibhav Arora, Benny Howell, Ishan Porel, Ansh Patel, Prerak Mankad, Sandeep Sharma, Writtick Chatterjee

Purse remaining - Rs 32.2 crore (INR 322 million)

Rajasthan Royals&nbsp;

Players released - Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Anunay Singh, Corbin Bosch, Karun Nair, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Rassie van der Dussen, Shubham Garhwal, Tejas Baroka

Purse remaining - Rs 13.2 crore (INR 132 million)

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All the 10 Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises on Tuesday (November 15) announced their final list of released and retained players ahead of the 2023 mini-auction.

All the 10 Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises on Tuesday (November 15) announced their final list of released and retained players ahead of the 2023 mini-auction. A number of big names were let go of by the 10 franchises as they prepare to strengthen their squads with new additions at the mini-auction next month. Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Sunrisers Hyderabad were the top three teams to release the most number of players while Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) let go of only five players each. There were some surprise releases as both Sunrisers and Punjab Kings parted ways with their respective captains from the last season. Sunrisers released Kane Williamson, who was retained last year for a whopping Rs 14 crore, while Punjab Kings let go of Mayank Agarwal, who had replaced KL Rahul as captain in IPL 2022. Two legends of IPL, Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard were also released by their respective teams Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, bringing an end to a glorious association. While Pollard announced his retirement from IPL stating that he will return as the team's batting coach next season, Bravo is yet to decide his future after being released. Evin Lewis, Jason Holder, Alex Hales, and Pat Cummins were some other high-profile players released by their respective teams. Also Read: MS Dhoni-led CSK retain Ravindra Jadeja, release Dwayne Bravo, Chris Jordan Here is the complete list of all payers released by all 10 IPL teams and their remaining purses: Chennai Super Kings Players released - Dwayne Bravo, Robin Uthappa, Adam Milne, Hari Nishaanth, Chris Jordan, Bhagath Varma, KM Asif, Narayan Jagadeesan Purse remaining - Rs 20.45 crore (INR 204.5 million) Mumbai Indians Players released - Kieron Pollard, Aryan Juyal, Daniel Sams, Anmolpreet Singh, Fabian Allen, Jaydev Unadkat, Basil Thampi, Mayank Markande, Murugan Ashwin, Rahul Buddhi, Riley Meredith, Sanjay Yadav, Tymal Mills Purse remaining - Rs 20.55 crore (INR 205.5 million) Gujarat Titans Players released - Lockie Ferguson, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dominic Drakes, Gurkeerat Singh, Jason Roy, Varun Aaron Purse remaining - Rs 19.25 crore (INR 192.5 million) Royal Challengers Bangalore Players released - Jason Behrendorff, Chama Milind, Luvnith Sisodia, Sherfane Rutherford, Aneeshwar Gautam Purse remaining - Rs 8.75 crore (INR 87.5 million) Also Read: 'Everything is fine': Ravindra Jadeja shuns rift rumours with MS Dhoni-led CSK after being retained Delhi Capitals Players released - Shardul Thakur, Tim Seifert, Mandeep Singh, Ashwin Hebbar, KS Bharat Purse remaining - Rs 19.45 crore (INR 194.5 million) Sunrisers Hyderabad Players released - Kane Williamson, Nicholas Pooran, Jagadeesha Suchith, Priyam Garg, Ravikumar Samarth, Romario Shepherd, Saurabh Dubey, Sean Abbott, Shashank Singh, Shreyas Gopal, Sushant Mishra, Vishnu Vinod Purse remaining - Rs 42.25 crore (INR 422.5 million) Lucknow Super Giants Players released - Andrew Tye, Dushmantha Chameera, Evin Lewis, Jason Holder, Manish Pandey, Ankit Rajpoot, Shahbaz Nadeem Purse remaining - Rs 23.35 crore (INR 233.5 million) Punjab Kings Players released - Mayank Agarwal, Odean Smith, Vaibhav Arora, Benny Howell, Ishan Porel, Ansh Patel, Prerak Mankad, Sandeep Sharma, Writtick Chatterjee Purse remaining - Rs 32.2 crore (INR 322 million) Rajasthan Royals Players released - Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Anunay Singh, Corbin Bosch, Karun Nair, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Rassie van der Dussen, Shubham Garhwal, Tejas Baroka Purse remaining - Rs 13.2 crore (INR 132 million) ×

IPL 2023: Complete list of players released and remaining purses of all ten franchises ahead of mini-auction

All ten Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises revealed their final list of retained and released players on Tuesday (November 15) ahead of the mini-auction next month. While a number of high-profile players were released by their respective teams, the franchises managed to keep their core intact.

Mumbai Indians (MI) let go of star all-rounder Kieron Pollard after he announced his retirement from IPL while Chennai Super Kings (CSK) released the legendary Dwayne Bravo. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) let go of their captain Kane Williamson with Punjab Kings also parting ways with their skipper from last season - Mayank Agarwal.

There were no major surprises when it came to retention as all teams focused on investing in players while keeping the future in the mind. Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Ravindra Jadeja were among the big names retained by their respective franchises.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2023-complete-list-of-players-released-and-remaining-purses-of-all-ten-franchises-ahead-of-mini-auction-534665">Complete list of players released and remaining purses of all ten franchises ahead of mini-auction</a>

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC)&nbsp;made the least number of releases while the likes of Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, and Sunrisers Hyderabad let go of a number of players and will be hoping to revamp their squad in the upcoming mini-auction.

Here is the complete list of players retained by all ten teams ahead of IPL 2023 mini-auction:

Mumbai Indians&nbsp;

Players retained - Rohit Sharma (c), Tim David, Ramandeep Singh, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Jofra Archer, Jasprit Bumrah, Arjun Tendulkar, Arshad Khan, Kumar Kartikeya, Hrithik Shokeen, Jason Behrendorff, Akash Madhwal

Kolkata Knight Riders

Players retained - Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Anukul Roy, Rinku Singh

Chennai Super Kings

Players retained - MS Dhoni (c), Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Subhranshu Senapati, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Ravindra Jadeja, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Chowdhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Deepak Chahar, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/everything-is-fine-ravindra-jadeja-shuns-rift-rumours-with-ms-dhoni-led-csk-after-being-retained-534500">'Everything is fine': Ravindra Jadeja shuns rift rumours with MS Dhoni-led CSK after being retained</a>

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Players retained - Abdul Samad, Aiden Markram, Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips, Abhishek Sharma, Marco Jansen, Washington Sundar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kartik Tyagi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Umran Malik

Gujarat Titans

Players retained - Hardik Pandya (c), Shubman Gill, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Sai Sudharsan, Wriddhiman Saha, Matthew Wade, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Vijay Shankar, Mohammed Shami, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Pradeep Sangwan, Darshan Nalkande, Jayant Yadav, R Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad

Punjab Kings

Players retained - Shikhar Dhawan (c), Shahrukh Khan, Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Raj Bawa, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Baltej Singh, Nathan Ellis, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar

Delhi Capitals

Players retained - Rishabh Pant (c), David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Ripal Patel, Rovman Powell, Sarfaraz Khan, Yash Dhull, Mitchell Marsh, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Chetan Sakariya, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Khaleel Ahmed, Lungi Ngidi, Mustafizur Rahman, Aman Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Praveen Dubey, Vicky Ostwal

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Players retained - Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Suyash Prabhudessai, Rajat Patidar, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat, Finn Allen, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, David Willey, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Siddarth Kaul, Akash Deep

Lucknow Supergiants

Players retained - KL Rahul (c), Ayush Badoni, Karan Sharma, Manan Vohra, Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Kyle Mayers, Krunal Pandya, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi

Rajasthan Royals

Players retained - Sanju Samson (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Jos Buttler, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Prasidh Krishna, Trent Boult, Obed McCoy, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Sen, Kuldip Yadav, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, KC Cariappa

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All ten Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises revealed their final list of retained and released players on Tuesday (November 15) ahead of the mini-auction next month.

All ten Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises revealed their final list of retained and released players on Tuesday (November 15) ahead of the mini-auction next month. While a number of high-profile players were released by their respective teams, the franchises managed to keep their core intact. Mumbai Indians (MI) let go of star all-rounder Kieron Pollard after he announced his retirement from IPL while Chennai Super Kings (CSK) released the legendary Dwayne Bravo. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) let go of their captain Kane Williamson with Punjab Kings also parting ways with their skipper from last season - Mayank Agarwal. There were no major surprises when it came to retention as all teams focused on investing in players while keeping the future in the mind. Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Ravindra Jadeja were among the big names retained by their respective franchises. Also Read: Complete list of players released and remaining purses of all ten franchises ahead of mini-auction Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) made the least number of releases while the likes of Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, and Sunrisers Hyderabad let go of a number of players and will be hoping to revamp their squad in the upcoming mini-auction. Here is the complete list of players retained by all ten teams ahead of IPL 2023 mini-auction: Mumbai Indians Players retained - Rohit Sharma (c), Tim David, Ramandeep Singh, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Jofra Archer, Jasprit Bumrah, Arjun Tendulkar, Arshad Khan, Kumar Kartikeya, Hrithik Shokeen, Jason Behrendorff, Akash Madhwal Kolkata Knight Riders Players retained - Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Anukul Roy, Rinku Singh Chennai Super Kings Players retained - MS Dhoni (c), Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Subhranshu Senapati, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Ravindra Jadeja, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Chowdhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Deepak Chahar, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana Also Read: 'Everything is fine': Ravindra Jadeja shuns rift rumours with MS Dhoni-led CSK after being retained Sunrisers Hyderabad Players retained - Abdul Samad, Aiden Markram, Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips, Abhishek Sharma, Marco Jansen, Washington Sundar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kartik Tyagi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Umran Malik Gujarat Titans Players retained - Hardik Pandya (c), Shubman Gill, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Sai Sudharsan, Wriddhiman Saha, Matthew Wade, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Vijay Shankar, Mohammed Shami, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Pradeep Sangwan, Darshan Nalkande, Jayant Yadav, R Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad Punjab Kings Players retained - Shikhar Dhawan (c), Shahrukh Khan, Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Raj Bawa, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Baltej Singh, Nathan Ellis, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar Delhi Capitals Players retained - Rishabh Pant (c), David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Ripal Patel, Rovman Powell, Sarfaraz Khan, Yash Dhull, Mitchell Marsh, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Chetan Sakariya, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Khaleel Ahmed, Lungi Ngidi, Mustafizur Rahman, Aman Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Praveen Dubey, Vicky Ostwal Royal Challengers Bangalore Players retained - Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Suyash Prabhudessai, Rajat Patidar, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat, Finn Allen, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, David Willey, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Siddarth Kaul, Akash Deep Lucknow Supergiants Players retained - KL Rahul (c), Ayush Badoni, Karan Sharma, Manan Vohra, Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Kyle Mayers, Krunal Pandya, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi Rajasthan Royals Players retained - Sanju Samson (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Jos Buttler, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Prasidh Krishna, Trent Boult, Obed McCoy, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Sen, Kuldip Yadav, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, KC Cariappa ×

Complete list of players retained by all ten teams ahead of IPL 2023 mini-auction

Rajasthan Royals (RR), the IPL 2022 runners-up, have retained their core players ahead of the IPL 2023 mini auction, set to be held on December 23. While sharing their list of retained and released players, the one-time winners have retained superstars such as captain Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult and some promising Indian talents but have let go of as many as five players from the released list (comprising nine names overall).

The likes of&nbsp;Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham,&nbsp;Rassie van der Dussen are some known international names who have been released after not having a consistent run in the IPL 2022 edition. They will be in need of some quality all-rounders in the forthcoming mini auction and some handy backups.&nbsp;

For now, RR have a well-oiled bowling line-up and some handy batters but will need the likes of Devdutt Padikkal and Riyan Parag to deliver so that the pressure doesn't fall up on Yashasvi Jaiswal, Samson and Buttler.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rcb-keep-it-simple-jason-behrendorff-only-big-name-released-by-bengaluru-ahead-of-ipl-2023-mini-auction-534464">RCB keep it simple! Jason Behrendorff only big name released by Bengaluru ahead of IPL 2023 mini auction</a>

Players released:&nbsp;Anunay Singh, Corbin Bosch, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Karun Nair, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Rassie van der Dussen, Shubham Garhwal, Tejas Baroka 
 
Purse remaining:&nbsp;INR 132 million (INR 13.2 crore)

Players acquired via trades: None

Overseas slots remaining:&nbsp;4

Current squad: Sanju Samson (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Jos Buttler, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Prasidh Krishna, Trent Boult, Obed McCoy, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Sen, Kuldip Yadav, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, KC Cariappa

Rajasthan Royals (RR), the IPL 2022 runners-up, have retained their core players ahead of the IPL 2023 mini auction, set to be held on December 23. While sharing their list of retained and released players, the one-time winners have retained superstars such as captain Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult and some promising Indian talents but have let go of as many as five players from the released list (comprising nine names overall).

Rajasthan Royals (RR), the IPL 2022 runners-up, have retained their core players ahead of the IPL 2023 mini auction, set to be held on December 23. While sharing their list of retained and released players, the one-time winners have retained superstars such as captain Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult and some promising Indian talents but have let go of as many as five players from the released list (comprising nine names overall). The likes of Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Rassie van der Dussen are some known international names who have been released after not having a consistent run in the IPL 2022 edition. They will be in need of some quality all-rounders in the forthcoming mini auction and some handy backups. For now, RR have a well-oiled bowling line-up and some handy batters but will need the likes of Devdutt Padikkal and Riyan Parag to deliver so that the pressure doesn't fall up on Yashasvi Jaiswal, Samson and Buttler. Also read: RCB keep it simple! Jason Behrendorff only big name released by Bengaluru ahead of IPL 2023 mini auction Players released: Anunay Singh, Corbin Bosch, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Karun Nair, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Rassie van der Dussen, Shubham Garhwal, Tejas Baroka Purse remaining: INR 132 million (INR 13.2 crore) Players acquired via trades: None Overseas slots remaining: 4 Current squad: Sanju Samson (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Jos Buttler, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Prasidh Krishna, Trent Boult, Obed McCoy, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Sen, Kuldip Yadav, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, KC Cariappa

IPL Retention: RR release five overseas players, retain core names ahead of mini auction

When the BCCI selection committee announced India's main squad for the forthcoming T20 World Cup, it included many regulars but Sanju Samson's omission made heads turn. The right-hander hasn't created quite a stir at the highest level, barring some good cameos and a couple of half-centuries so far, Samson is a big name in the IPL and is lauded for his free-flowing approach with the bat.

Being in India's scheme of things in the shorter formats, Samson has not been able to break into the main squad. The keeper-batter often features in India's second-stringed line-ups and, hence, was part of the Men in Blue's white-ball tour of West Indies and the three ODIs versus Zimbabwe, in the African nation. In the two tours, many of India's regular players were rested, thus, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper got several opportunities. While some believe he should have been a part of India's T20 WC squad, or at least in the reserves, former pacer S Sreesanth opined that Samson has a lot to catch up on and be more consistent for his state side Kerela.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/if-bhuvneshwar-kumar-is-listening-indias-t20-wc-medallist-shares-his-two-cents-for-out-of-form-pacer-520189">'If Bhuvneshwar Kumar is listening...' - India's T20 WC medallist shares his two cents for out-of-form pacer</a>

"He has to be consistent. See, everyone is talking about the IPL. I’m from Kerala, I’m somebody who has always supported him. I’ve seen him play from U14. He has played under me. In fact, I was the one who gave him the cap on his Ranji Trophy debut. But the way I see him… it’s a request to him – he has to start performing in first-class matches,” Sreesanth told&nbsp;Hindustan Times&nbsp;on the sidelines of the Delhi leg of 2022 Legends League Cricket.

Samson has 3,526 runs in 138 IPL games, including three hundreds at a strike rate of 135.72. Nonetheless, Sreesanth -- a twin World Cup-winner --&nbsp;feels he has to step up in the first-class cricket. "Yes, IPL is very important. IPL will give him fame, popularity, and riches, everything across the globe. But I have this strong feeling – for any cricketer for that matter – that they need to start doing extremely well for the state side, especially in first-class cricket. Sanju has to come out and perform in first-class matches. Not just score a hundred, score 200s. Come and make the Kerala team win the Ranji Trophy! Make Kerala team win the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Then, the Kerala cricketers will come out on top,” Sreesanth asserted.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/promotion-on-cards-sanju-samson-likely-to-be-named-vice-captain-for-indias-odis-vs-south-africa-report-520456">Promotion on cards? Sanju Samson likely to be named India vice-captain for ODIs vs South Africa - Report</a>

Sreesanth also believes that there is a stiff competition in the Indian team for the keeper-batter slot and, hence, further pointed out, "Is Sanju the only cricketer in Kerala? No, there are so many other cricketers in the state. It’s just a matter of time. Sanju is playing in the IPL, he should be so grateful. The Malayali people across the globe are supporting him, but then, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan… they can all keep. I’m telling you, the keeper-batsmen combination is very high, it’s not just Sanju."

He added, "I’ve told him also, that he has to come back to first-class cricket and make Kerala win. He is the captain also, I genuinely hope he scores hundreds, not just one hundred in three years. He should come into the scene like how Rishabh Pant or Ishan Kishan came. I’m very confident Sanju has got the talent and the ability. It’s just the matter of consistency."

At present, Samson is expected to be named as India's vice-captain for the upcoming South Africa ODIs, at home, starting on Octoebr 06. With the T20 WC-bound players leaving for Australia, Shikhar Dhawan is likely to lead the ODI side with Samson reportedly set to get a promotion as the vice-captain.&nbsp;

When the BCCI selection committee announced India's main squad for the forthcoming T20 World Cup, it included many regulars but Sanju Samson's omission made heads turn.

When the BCCI selection committee announced India's main squad for the forthcoming T20 World Cup, it included many regulars but Sanju Samson's omission made heads turn. The right-hander hasn't created quite a stir at the highest level, barring some good cameos and a couple of half-centuries so far, Samson is a big name in the IPL and is lauded for his free-flowing approach with the bat. Being in India's scheme of things in the shorter formats, Samson has not been able to break into the main squad. The keeper-batter often features in India's second-stringed line-ups and, hence, was part of the Men in Blue's white-ball tour of West Indies and the three ODIs versus Zimbabwe, in the African nation. In the two tours, many of India's regular players were rested, thus, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper got several opportunities. While some believe he should have been a part of India's T20 WC squad, or at least in the reserves, former pacer S Sreesanth opined that Samson has a lot to catch up on and be more consistent for his state side Kerela. ALSO READ | 'If Bhuvneshwar Kumar is listening...' - India's T20 WC medallist shares his two cents for out-of-form pacer "He has to be consistent. See, everyone is talking about the IPL. I’m from Kerala, I’m somebody who has always supported him. I’ve seen him play from U14. He has played under me. In fact, I was the one who gave him the cap on his Ranji Trophy debut. But the way I see him… it’s a request to him – he has to start performing in first-class matches,” Sreesanth told Hindustan Times on the sidelines of the Delhi leg of 2022 Legends League Cricket. Samson has 3,526 runs in 138 IPL games, including three hundreds at a strike rate of 135.72. Nonetheless, Sreesanth -- a twin World Cup-winner -- feels he has to step up in the first-class cricket. "Yes, IPL is very important. IPL will give him fame, popularity, and riches, everything across the globe. But I have this strong feeling – for any cricketer for that matter – that they need to start doing extremely well for the state side, especially in first-class cricket. Sanju has to come out and perform in first-class matches. Not just score a hundred, score 200s. Come and make the Kerala team win the Ranji Trophy! Make Kerala team win the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Then, the Kerala cricketers will come out on top,” Sreesanth asserted. ALSO READ | Promotion on cards? Sanju Samson likely to be named India vice-captain for ODIs vs South Africa - Report Sreesanth also believes that there is a stiff competition in the Indian team for the keeper-batter slot and, hence, further pointed out, "Is Sanju the only cricketer in Kerala? No, there are so many other cricketers in the state. It’s just a matter of time. Sanju is playing in the IPL, he should be so grateful. The Malayali people across the globe are supporting him, but then, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan… they can all keep. I’m telling you, the keeper-batsmen combination is very high, it’s not just Sanju." He added, "I’ve told him also, that he has to come back to first-class cricket and make Kerala win. He is the captain also, I genuinely hope he scores hundreds, not just one hundred in three years. He should come into the scene like how Rishabh Pant or Ishan Kishan came. I’m very confident Sanju has got the talent and the ability. It’s just the matter of consistency." At present, Samson is expected to be named as India's vice-captain for the upcoming South Africa ODIs, at home, starting on Octoebr 06. With the T20 WC-bound players leaving for Australia, Shikhar Dhawan is likely to lead the ODI side with Samson reportedly set to get a promotion as the vice-captain.

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Former New Zealand national cricket team star Ross Taylor recently sent the cricketing community into a frenzy by levelling allegations of getting slapped by one of the owners of his previous IPL team, Rajasthan Royals. His claims were recently addressed by a BCCI official, who said that he was unaware of the incident.

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Taylor offered fans some insight into the time he was slapped by one of the owners of the franchise in his recently released autobiography, 'Black &amp; White.' He recalled the time&nbsp;he had gotten out for duck during a steep chase against Kings XI Punjab, now known as Punjab Kings.

He subsequently revealed that the&nbsp;team's owners did not take too kindly to the result, slapping him across the face 'three or four times'. He admitted that although the owner played it off as a joke and the&nbsp;slaps weren't particularly hard, it did not seem like the kind of thing that would take place in any other professional sporting environment across the world.

In a recent interaction with the media, a representative of the BCCI addressed these claims, admitting that he had no knowledge of this incident ever taking place. It is essential to note that the comment was seemingly made in haste as the BCCI rep was preoccupied with travel. "I am on the road travelling now so I do not know exactly what you are talking about," said the official.

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The Kiwi parted ways with the Rajasthan Royals in 2011 to play under the banner of Delhi Capitals, who were previously known as Delhi Daredevils. Towards the end of his stint in the IPL, Taylor featured on the roster of the now defunct Pune Warriors India.

Former New Zealand national cricket team star Ross Taylor recently sent the cricketing community into a frenzy by levelling allegations of getting slapped by one of the owners of his previous IPL team, Rajasthan Royals.

Former New Zealand national cricket team star Ross Taylor recently sent the cricketing community into a frenzy by levelling allegations of getting slapped by one of the owners of his previous IPL team, Rajasthan Royals. His claims were recently addressed by a BCCI official, who said that he was unaware of the incident. ALSO READ: 'He was laughing'- Former Rajasthan Royals star Ross Taylor shockingly reveals he was slapped by owner Taylor offered fans some insight into the time he was slapped by one of the owners of the franchise in his recently released autobiography, 'Black & White.' He recalled the time he had gotten out for duck during a steep chase against Kings XI Punjab, now known as Punjab Kings. He subsequently revealed that the team's owners did not take too kindly to the result, slapping him across the face 'three or four times'. He admitted that although the owner played it off as a joke and the slaps weren't particularly hard, it did not seem like the kind of thing that would take place in any other professional sporting environment across the world. In a recent interaction with the media, a representative of the BCCI addressed these claims, admitting that he had no knowledge of this incident ever taking place. It is essential to note that the comment was seemingly made in haste as the BCCI rep was preoccupied with travel. "I am on the road travelling now so I do not know exactly what you are talking about," said the official. ALSO READ: We had to get security to extract us: When Ross Taylor's coffee outing with Rahul Dravid in India went wrong The Kiwi parted ways with the Rajasthan Royals in 2011 to play under the banner of Delhi Capitals, who were previously known as Delhi Daredevils. Towards the end of his stint in the IPL, Taylor featured on the roster of the now defunct Pune Warriors India.

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From facing racism in the team's dressing room to getting slapped by the Rajasthan Royals team owner, former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor has made some stunning revelations in his autobiography - 'Ross Taylor: Black &amp; White'. Taylor has also recalled several interesting anecdotes in his book, including one about his coffee outing with India legend Rahul Dravid which went wrong.

Taylor shared the dressing room with Dravid in the Indian Premier League (IPL) when they played together for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the first three seasons. The former Kiwi batter became Dravid's teammate once again when he was roped in by Rajasthan Royals in 2011.

While cricketers mostly live a normal life in New Zealand, the same can't be said about India where the players are treated as demigods and enjoy massive popularity in every nook and corner of the country. Taylor got his first taste of what it is like to be an Indian cricketer when he and former South Africa spinner Johan Botha took Rahul Dravid out for a coffee and ended up getting stuck in a mall in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

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Taylor was part of the Rajasthan Royals squad along with Dravid and Botha at the time. In his book, the former New Zealand batter revealed how Botha and he asked Dravid to go out with them for a coffee when the team was in Jaipur. They ended up going to a mall which was packed within two minutes as fans queued up to get a glimpse of the Indian legend. The mall security had to be called to escort the trio out.

"The South African off-spinner Johan Botha and I were sitting next to Rahul Dravid at breakfast in Jaipur. We asked him if he wanted to go for a coffee; he didn’t really, but we twisted his arm. We got a cab to a five-storeyed mall. We hadn’t taken any security with us, which was naive. Within two minutes the mall was packed – there were at least 4,000 people – and we had to get mall security to extract us,” Taylor wrote in his book.

The former New Zealand batter further recalled how he and Botha apologised to Dravid, who was unfazed by the incident and remained the gentleman that he is. Dravid told the duo they might have not faced such a crowd had they been in a bigger city like Mumbai where people are used to seeing celebrities regularly.

“I’m sure Rahul saw it coming, but he was too polite to turn us down. “Botes” and I were profusely apologetic on the way back to the hotel. Rahul played it down with his usual class, saying we probably would’ve been okay in a bigger city like Mumbai but, in the smaller cities, they didn’t see big-name cricketers that often. Jaipur’s population is around four million. After that, coffee with Dravid was always in the hotel," Taylor wrote.

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One of the best batters to have played for New Zealand, Taylor played seven seasons in the IPL. He amassed 1017 runs in 55 matches at a strike rate of over 123 and an average of 25.43. He made his last appearance in IPL in 2014 as the Kiwi great failed to land a contract thereafter.

From facing racism in the team's dressing room to getting slapped by the Rajasthan Royals team owner, former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor has made some stunning revelations in his autobiography - 'Ross Taylor: Black & White'.

From facing racism in the team's dressing room to getting slapped by the Rajasthan Royals team owner, former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor has made some stunning revelations in his autobiography - 'Ross Taylor: Black & White'. Taylor has also recalled several interesting anecdotes in his book, including one about his coffee outing with India legend Rahul Dravid which went wrong. Taylor shared the dressing room with Dravid in the Indian Premier League (IPL) when they played together for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the first three seasons. The former Kiwi batter became Dravid's teammate once again when he was roped in by Rajasthan Royals in 2011. While cricketers mostly live a normal life in New Zealand, the same can't be said about India where the players are treated as demigods and enjoy massive popularity in every nook and corner of the country. Taylor got his first taste of what it is like to be an Indian cricketer when he and former South Africa spinner Johan Botha took Rahul Dravid out for a coffee and ended up getting stuck in a mall in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Also Read: Brown face in a vanilla line-up: Ross Taylor makes shocking racism claims in his new book Taylor was part of the Rajasthan Royals squad along with Dravid and Botha at the time. In his book, the former New Zealand batter revealed how Botha and he asked Dravid to go out with them for a coffee when the team was in Jaipur. They ended up going to a mall which was packed within two minutes as fans queued up to get a glimpse of the Indian legend. The mall security had to be called to escort the trio out. "The South African off-spinner Johan Botha and I were sitting next to Rahul Dravid at breakfast in Jaipur. We asked him if he wanted to go for a coffee; he didn’t really, but we twisted his arm. We got a cab to a five-storeyed mall. We hadn’t taken any security with us, which was naive. Within two minutes the mall was packed – there were at least 4,000 people – and we had to get mall security to extract us,” Taylor wrote in his book. The former New Zealand batter further recalled how he and Botha apologised to Dravid, who was unfazed by the incident and remained the gentleman that he is. Dravid told the duo they might have not faced such a crowd had they been in a bigger city like Mumbai where people are used to seeing celebrities regularly. “I’m sure Rahul saw it coming, but he was too polite to turn us down. “Botes” and I were profusely apologetic on the way back to the hotel. Rahul played it down with his usual class, saying we probably would’ve been okay in a bigger city like Mumbai but, in the smaller cities, they didn’t see big-name cricketers that often. Jaipur’s population is around four million. After that, coffee with Dravid was always in the hotel," Taylor wrote. Also Read: 'He was laughing'- Former Rajasthan Royals star Ross Taylor shockingly reveals he was slapped by owner One of the best batters to have played for New Zealand, Taylor played seven seasons in the IPL. He amassed 1017 runs in 55 matches at a strike rate of over 123 and an average of 25.43. He made his last appearance in IPL in 2014 as the Kiwi great failed to land a contract thereafter.

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Taylor recently released his autobiography titled 'Black and White,'&nbsp;in which he revealed that he was struck by the owner after he got out for a duck during a steep chase against Punjab Kings, then known as Kings XI Punjab. Although he asserted that the slaps were not hard, he admitted that he wasn't sure it was all play-acting.

"Rajasthan played Kings XI Punjab in Mohali. The chase was 195, I was lbw for a duck and we didn't get close.&nbsp;Afterward, the team, support staff and management were in the bar on the top floor of the hotel. Liz Hurley was there with Warnie.&nbsp;One of the Royals owners said to me, 'Ross, we didn't pay you a million dollars to get a duck' and slapped me across the face three or four times.&nbsp;He was laughing and they weren't hard slaps but I'm not sure that it was entirely play-acting. Under the circumstances, I wasn't going to make an issue of it, but I couldn't imagine it happening in many professional sporting environments."

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The Kiwi featured on Royal Challengers Bangalore's roster from&nbsp;2008 to 2010, he subsequently joined the ranks of Rajasthan Royals in 2011. He subsequently played under the banner of the Delhi Daredevils, now known as Delhi Capitals, before eventually moving on to the now defunct Pune Warriors India.

Former New Zealand batting icon Ross Taylor recently made a shocking revelation about an extremely unusual interaction with one of the owners of Rajasthan Royals in his recently released autobiography.

Former New Zealand batting icon Ross Taylor recently made a shocking revelation about an extremely unusual interaction with one of the owners of Rajasthan Royals in his recently released autobiography. He revealed that he was slapped by one of the owners during a get-together in their hotel bar. ALSO READ: Technically sound Babar Azam won't have rough patch as long as Virat Kohli: Ex-Pakistan pacer's big claim Taylor recently released his autobiography titled 'Black and White,' in which he revealed that he was struck by the owner after he got out for a duck during a steep chase against Punjab Kings, then known as Kings XI Punjab. Although he asserted that the slaps were not hard, he admitted that he wasn't sure it was all play-acting. "Rajasthan played Kings XI Punjab in Mohali. The chase was 195, I was lbw for a duck and we didn't get close. Afterward, the team, support staff and management were in the bar on the top floor of the hotel. Liz Hurley was there with Warnie. One of the Royals owners said to me, 'Ross, we didn't pay you a million dollars to get a duck' and slapped me across the face three or four times. He was laughing and they weren't hard slaps but I'm not sure that it was entirely play-acting. Under the circumstances, I wasn't going to make an issue of it, but I couldn't imagine it happening in many professional sporting environments." ALSO READ: 'It could've been avoided': Aakash Chopra on Rahul replacing Dhawan as India captain for Zimbabwe tour The Kiwi featured on Royal Challengers Bangalore's roster from 2008 to 2010, he subsequently joined the ranks of Rajasthan Royals in 2011. He subsequently played under the banner of the Delhi Daredevils, now known as Delhi Capitals, before eventually moving on to the now defunct Pune Warriors India.

'He was laughing'- Former Rajasthan Royals star Ross Taylor shockingly reveals he was slapped by owner

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India's current head coach Rahul Dravid remains a big name in world cricket. The legendary cricketer had a highly successful career as one of India's main batters during his playing days, from 1996-2021. Dravid amassed 13,288 Test and 10,889 ODI runs and is now being looked upon as a coach who can change India's fortunes and help them end their ICC-title drought since 2013.

During Dravid's playing days, he was known to be a stylish batter who strived hard for his runs in the middle. The former Indian captain could also play the aggressor's role and, hence, was a versatile batter. His on-field demeanour was that of a calm and composed player, who didn't lose&nbsp;his cool very often on the 22-yard cricket strip. Nonetheless, whenever Dravid got angry, it made heads turn. During IPL 2013's Qualifier 2 match, between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Dravid gave an earful to Mitchell Johnson.

Dravid had hit Johnson for a four, as RR opted to bat first, when the&nbsp;Aussie speedster said something to 'The Wall'. While the Indian star batter hit him for another four, on the very next delivery, Dravid responded to Johnson and their verbal spat caught everyone's attention. Here's the throwback video:

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While Dravid started the innings on fire, he departed for a 37-ball 43. Stuart Binny's quickfire 17-ball 27 propelled the one-time winners to a decent score, i.e. 165 for 6. However, it wasn't enough as Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai chased down the target on the penultimate ball with four wickets in hand. Dwayne Smith top-scored for MI, with a 44-ball 62, but Harbhajan Singh ended as the Player-of-the-Match for his 3 for 23.

Eventually, Johnson-starrer MI went onto win the IPL 2013 edition, beating MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 23&nbsp;runs in the final, played at the same venue.

India's current head coach Rahul Dravid remains a big name in world cricket. The legendary cricketer had a highly successful career as one of India's main batters during his playing days, from 1996-2021.

India's current head coach Rahul Dravid remains a big name in world cricket. The legendary cricketer had a highly successful career as one of India's main batters during his playing days, from 1996-2021. Dravid amassed 13,288 Test and 10,889 ODI runs and is now being looked upon as a coach who can change India's fortunes and help them end their ICC-title drought since 2013. During Dravid's playing days, he was known to be a stylish batter who strived hard for his runs in the middle. The former Indian captain could also play the aggressor's role and, hence, was a versatile batter. His on-field demeanour was that of a calm and composed player, who didn't lose his cool very often on the 22-yard cricket strip. Nonetheless, whenever Dravid got angry, it made heads turn. During IPL 2013's Qualifier 2 match, between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Dravid gave an earful to Mitchell Johnson. Dravid had hit Johnson for a four, as RR opted to bat first, when the Aussie speedster said something to 'The Wall'. While the Indian star batter hit him for another four, on the very next delivery, Dravid responded to Johnson and their verbal spat caught everyone's attention. Here's the throwback video: × ALSO READ | From Shikhar Dhawan to Jasprit Bumrah: 7 captains Rahul Dravid has worked with as India's head coach While Dravid started the innings on fire, he departed for a 37-ball 43. Stuart Binny's quickfire 17-ball 27 propelled the one-time winners to a decent score, i.e. 165 for 6. However, it wasn't enough as Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai chased down the target on the penultimate ball with four wickets in hand. Dwayne Smith top-scored for MI, with a 44-ball 62, but Harbhajan Singh ended as the Player-of-the-Match for his 3 for 23. Eventually, Johnson-starrer MI went onto win the IPL 2013 edition, beating MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 23 runs in the final, played at the same venue.

Throwback: When Rahul Dravid lost his cool at Mitchell Johnson in MI vs RR IPL 2013 clash – watch

Rajasthan Royals (RR) all-rounder Riyan Parag recently opened up on his altercation with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pacer Harshal Patel during the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season. Parag and Harshal were involved in a heated argument during a clash between RCB and RR before the latter refused to shake hands with the RR all-rounder during the routine handshakes between the players of the two sides.

The footage of Harshal refusing to shake hands with Parag had gone viral on social media and became one of the major talking points after the game. The incident happened when RCB and RR locked horns against each other at the MCA Stadium in Pune. Parag slammed his first half-century of the season in the game and had slammed Harshal for 18 runs in the last over of RR innings.

The duo were involved in a verbal spat during the last over after Parag took Harshal to the cleaners. However, that was not the end as Harshal later ditched Parag and didn't shake his hands after RCB lost the game. Parag recently opened up on his altercation with the RCB pacer and revealed what led to the heated clash between the duo.

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“Last year, Harshal Patel had dismissed me when we were playing against RCB. I was walking back. Then, he made a hand gesture telling me to go away. I didn't see that on the spot. I saw that when I went back to the hotel and saw the replay. It stuck in my mind since,” Parag said on a gaming stream for Rooter.

"Now, when I hit him (Harshal) in the last over (against RCB in IPL 2022), I did the same gesture. I didn't say anything, I didn't abuse. But then, Siraj called me. Harshal didn't say anything," he added.

Parag revealed it was RCB pacer Mohammed Siraj who tried to warn him about behaving properly after the RR star's altercation with Harshal. He also stated that Harshal didn't say anything but labelled his decision to not shake hands with him was 'immature'.

"When the innings ended, Siraj called and said, “Hey, come here, come here'. He said, 'you're a kid, behave like a kid'. I told him, 'bhaiya, I'm not saying anything to you'. By then, players from both the teams came and it ended there. Later, Harshal didn't shake my hand. which I thought was a little immature,” Parag revealed.

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RCB and Rajasthan Royals later met in the second Qualifier in the knockout stages of IPL 2022 where Sanju Samson's men knocked out Faf du Plessis &amp; Co. to reach the final for the second time in their history. However, RR lost against Gujarat Titans in the final to miss out on their second title.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) all-rounder Riyan Parag recently opened up on his altercation with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pacer Harshal Patel during the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) all-rounder Riyan Parag recently opened up on his altercation with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pacer Harshal Patel during the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season. Parag and Harshal were involved in a heated argument during a clash between RCB and RR before the latter refused to shake hands with the RR all-rounder during the routine handshakes between the players of the two sides. The footage of Harshal refusing to shake hands with Parag had gone viral on social media and became one of the major talking points after the game. The incident happened when RCB and RR locked horns against each other at the MCA Stadium in Pune. Parag slammed his first half-century of the season in the game and had slammed Harshal for 18 runs in the last over of RR innings. The duo were involved in a verbal spat during the last over after Parag took Harshal to the cleaners. However, that was not the end as Harshal later ditched Parag and didn't shake his hands after RCB lost the game. Parag recently opened up on his altercation with the RCB pacer and revealed what led to the heated clash between the duo. Also Read: WATCH: Harshal Patel refuses to shake hands with Riyan Parag after heated exchange in IPL 2022 “Last year, Harshal Patel had dismissed me when we were playing against RCB. I was walking back. Then, he made a hand gesture telling me to go away. I didn't see that on the spot. I saw that when I went back to the hotel and saw the replay. It stuck in my mind since,” Parag said on a gaming stream for Rooter. "Now, when I hit him (Harshal) in the last over (against RCB in IPL 2022), I did the same gesture. I didn't say anything, I didn't abuse. But then, Siraj called me. Harshal didn't say anything," he added. Parag revealed it was RCB pacer Mohammed Siraj who tried to warn him about behaving properly after the RR star's altercation with Harshal. He also stated that Harshal didn't say anything but labelled his decision to not shake hands with him was 'immature'. "When the innings ended, Siraj called and said, “Hey, come here, come here'. He said, 'you're a kid, behave like a kid'. I told him, 'bhaiya, I'm not saying anything to you'. By then, players from both the teams came and it ended there. Later, Harshal didn't shake my hand. which I thought was a little immature,” Parag revealed. Also Read: 'I have not followed Waqar Younis': Umran reveals his 3 idols after comparisons with ex-Pakistan pacer RCB and Rajasthan Royals later met in the second Qualifier in the knockout stages of IPL 2022 where Sanju Samson's men knocked out Faf du Plessis & Co. to reach the final for the second time in their history. However, RR lost against Gujarat Titans in the final to miss out on their second title.

Siraj said you're a kid, behave like a kid: Riyan Parag opens up on altercation with Harshal Patel in IPL 2022

The recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 featured quite a number of young talents who impressed experts and fans alike with their performances. From the express pace of Umran Malik to the batting of Tilak Varma, the tournament saw domestic talents proving their mettle on the grand stage. However, when former England captain Michael Vaughan was asked to choose the ‘young player of the season’ according to him, he had a surprising pick – Kuldeep Sen of Rajasthan Royals. The 25-year-old fast bowler featured for a handful of matches for his franchise, but his pace and precision were enough to make him a topic of discussion in the cricketing community.

It has been quite a journey for the boy from Rewa in Madhya Pradesh. Coming from a poor family with his father owning a small barber shop, Kuldeep never had much support when it comes to playing cricket. The low income and four other siblings meant that there was no money for Kuldeep to buy a proper cricket kit and that is where he was helped by his childhood coach Aril Anthony.

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Anthony was convinced by the pace displayed by a young Kuldeep and after hearing his financial situation, he waived off his training fees and took care of her diet and even got him a proper kit.

“When he first came to us, he had a good height, and he was able to bowl fast. It is difficult to understand someone’s strength at the age of around 12-13 years and as a result, we asked him to concentrate more on his bowling”, the former Madhya Pradesh U-19 fast bowler told WION.

While the pace was always there, Kuldeep’s game was not without his flaws. He ended up chucking the ball while looking to exert himself and it was ultimately rectified by a smart plan from Anthony.

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“He was fond of bowling bouncers, but he ended up chucking sometimes. I did not allow him to go to any trials because of that reason and we kept working on his action till it got better,” he said.

With a better action and solid local pedigree, Kuldeep made his Ranji Trophy debut for Madhya Pradesh in 2018. It was a great season for him as he ended up taking 25 wickets in 8 matches and since then, he has featured quite regularly on the domestic circuit. However, IPL was still a distant dream and that was finally achieved in 2022 as RR picked him up for the base price of Rs 2 million.

The debut was everything that the young fast bowler could have hoped for and more. He started proceedings with a 146.3 kmph screamer to Lucknow opener Quinton de Kock and with 15 runs to defend in the final over, he was entrusted with the duty to clinch the game for his side. He kept his calm and against a seasoned veteran like Marcus Stoinis, he was able to guide his team to victory.

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The 25-year-old went on to play six more matches for Rajasthan Royals this year and ended up taking eight wickets in total including a four-wicket haul against Royal Challengers Bangalore. However, according to Anthony, it was the association with legendary cricketers like Kumar Sangakkara and Lasith Malinga that is the biggest takeaway for Kuldeep from this IPL season.

“I am constantly in touch with him and we discuss his game. But I did not speak to him during the pre-season at all. He is surrounded by legends and he needs to learn from them right now.”

With the IPL gone, a long road lies ahead for Kuldeep Sen. The domestic season will&nbsp;once again be a great proving ground for the youngster and for a fast bowler whose Instagram handle is ‘150kuldeep’, the goal seems quite well thought out – both in the short as well as the long term.

The recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 featured quite a number of young talents who impressed experts and fans alike with their performances. From the express pace of Umran Malik to the batting of Tilak Varma, the tournament saw domestic talents proving their mettle on the grand stage.

The recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 featured quite a number of young talents who impressed experts and fans alike with their performances. From the express pace of Umran Malik to the batting of Tilak Varma, the tournament saw domestic talents proving their mettle on the grand stage. However, when former England captain Michael Vaughan was asked to choose the ‘young player of the season’ according to him, he had a surprising pick – Kuldeep Sen of Rajasthan Royals. The 25-year-old fast bowler featured for a handful of matches for his franchise, but his pace and precision were enough to make him a topic of discussion in the cricketing community. It has been quite a journey for the boy from Rewa in Madhya Pradesh. Coming from a poor family with his father owning a small barber shop, Kuldeep never had much support when it comes to playing cricket. The low income and four other siblings meant that there was no money for Kuldeep to buy a proper cricket kit and that is where he was helped by his childhood coach Aril Anthony. Also read | Rahul a special player but not in the same league as Kohli, Rohit: Latif Anthony was convinced by the pace displayed by a young Kuldeep and after hearing his financial situation, he waived off his training fees and took care of her diet and even got him a proper kit. “When he first came to us, he had a good height, and he was able to bowl fast. It is difficult to understand someone’s strength at the age of around 12-13 years and as a result, we asked him to concentrate more on his bowling”, the former Madhya Pradesh U-19 fast bowler told WION. While the pace was always there, Kuldeep’s game was not without his flaws. He ended up chucking the ball while looking to exert himself and it was ultimately rectified by a smart plan from Anthony. Also read | From Hardik Pandya to Ravindra Jadeja: How new captains fared in IPL 2022? “He was fond of bowling bouncers, but he ended up chucking sometimes. I did not allow him to go to any trials because of that reason and we kept working on his action till it got better,” he said. With a better action and solid local pedigree, Kuldeep made his Ranji Trophy debut for Madhya Pradesh in 2018. It was a great season for him as he ended up taking 25 wickets in 8 matches and since then, he has featured quite regularly on the domestic circuit. However, IPL was still a distant dream and that was finally achieved in 2022 as RR picked him up for the base price of Rs 2 million. The debut was everything that the young fast bowler could have hoped for and more. He started proceedings with a 146.3 kmph screamer to Lucknow opener Quinton de Kock and with 15 runs to defend in the final over, he was entrusted with the duty to clinch the game for his side. He kept his calm and against a seasoned veteran like Marcus Stoinis, he was able to guide his team to victory. Also read | 'He was swinging the ball at 145 kph' - Harbhajan lauds India's pacer after his splendid run in IPL 2022 The 25-year-old went on to play six more matches for Rajasthan Royals this year and ended up taking eight wickets in total including a four-wicket haul against Royal Challengers Bangalore. However, according to Anthony, it was the association with legendary cricketers like Kumar Sangakkara and Lasith Malinga that is the biggest takeaway for Kuldeep from this IPL season. “I am constantly in touch with him and we discuss his game. But I did not speak to him during the pre-season at all. He is surrounded by legends and he needs to learn from them right now.” With the IPL gone, a long road lies ahead for Kuldeep Sen. The domestic season will once again be a great proving ground for the youngster and for a fast bowler whose Instagram handle is ‘150kuldeep’, the goal seems quite well thought out – both in the short as well as the long term.

Kuldeep Sen - From a small village in Madhya Pradesh to IPL stardom with Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2022 roundup: From MS Dhoni's confirmation to Gujarat Titans' historic triumph

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 concluded&nbsp;with a blockbuster summit clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Gujarat Titans (GT). The Hardik Pandya-led GT defeated Sanju Samson's RR by seven wickets&nbsp;in the final of IPL 2022 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 29). While Gujarat Titans were the first to qualify for the playoffs and finished on top of the points table with 20 points from 14 games, Rajasthan Royals finished second with 18 points from as many matches. The Royals lost against GT in the 1st Qualifier before beating RCB to reach the final while GT have had a dream run in their debut campaign this season.&nbsp;

IPL 2022 final, GT vs RR Live score &amp; updates:

11:41 IST:&nbsp;A six for Shubman Gill and Gujarat Titans have claimed their maiden IPL title! They won the game by seven wickets and Gill remained unbeaten for 45.&nbsp;GT 133/3, win by 7 wickets.

11:35 IST:&nbsp;Two boundaries for David Miller and this is too easy for Gujarat Titans. Miller has been the gamechanger once again after good knocks by Gill and Hardik. GT 122/3 after 17 overs.

11:26 IST:&nbsp;Six from David Miller and this is now looking quite easy for Gujarat Titans. Miller, along with Shubman Gill, has taken the pressure well and after 16 overs, GT are 109 for the loss of three wickets.

11:14 IST: What a wicket! An absolute ripper from Yuzvendra Chahal and Hardik Pandya is caught in the slips for 34. The ball turned a bit too much from outside the leg stump and the edge was caught by Yashasvi Jaiswal. GT 86/3 from 13.2 overs.

11:06 IST: GT played patiently and now, they are going for the kill. 50-run partnership comes up between Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya with a huge six off Ravichandran Ashwin! GT 77/2 after 12 overs.

10: 58 IST: Slow but steady for GT. Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya have successfully put a premium on their wickets and this can be important for GT. 74 needed off 60 balls as GT are 54/2 after 10 overs.

10:45 IST:&nbsp;7 overs gone, and Gujarat Titans are 35 for the loss of two wickets. This is good news for Rajasthan Royals as GT batsmen are finding it quite difficult to score runs and another wicket can be problematic for the debutants. GT 35/2 after 7.2 overs

10:38 IST: This has been a slow start for Gujarat Titans and although the target is not that big, dots can increase the pressure on the chasing side. 6 overs gone and GT need 100 runs to win from 84 balls. GT 31/2

10:30 IST:&nbsp;WICKET! Matthew Wade and Shubman Gill has steadied the innings after the initial setback. However, the partnership is broken as Trent Boult strikes! Wade was caught in short mid-wicket by Riyan Parag and GT are 23/2 after 4.3 overs.

10:18 IST: Breakthrough for RR! It was a straight delivery from Prasidh Krishna which ended up fooling Wriddhiman Saha and the veteran wicketkeeper batsman was castled for 5. GT 11/1 after 2 overs.

10;12 IST: Gujarat Titans begin the run chase with Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha. Rajasthan Royals had an early chance to take a wicket but Gill was dropped by Yuzvendra Chahal in short square leg. Shaky start for GT! Gujarat Titans 5/0 after one over.

10 IST:&nbsp;At the mid-innings break, RR end at 130-9. Clearly, GT on top and firm favourites to win as the track doesn't seem to be ideal for only 130 runs in 20 overs. Hardik's three-fer and Sai Kishore's 2 for 20 dented RR's flow as they now have a herculean task to defend this below-par total. Will Trent Boult-Yuzvendra Chahal and the likes rise up to the occasion?

9:40 IST:&nbsp;After a lucky six,&nbsp;David Miller getting hold of the ball but crossing the rope, Trent Boult departs on the very next delivery as Sai Kishore departs. RR 112-7 in 17.3 overs.

9:32 IST:&nbsp;R Ashwin goes for the big hit and departs, off Sai Kishore. Nothing going right for RR since Samson's fall. Very good enery, bowling changes and captaincy from Hardik as GT firmly on top. RR 98/6 (16).

9:24 IST:&nbsp;Another good over from Hardik. He was&nbsp;mixing it up and finally removed Shimron Hetmyer as the left-hander goes for 11 (12). RR sinking downhill slowly and steadiy. They need to reach the 150-run mark. RR 94-5 (15)

9:10 IST:&nbsp;More trouble for RR. Buttler knicks one and goes for a 35-ball 39 as captain Hardik strikes again. Will Shimron Hetmyer rescue Rajasthan and take them to beyond the 155-run mark?

9:05 IST:&nbsp;Good captaincy from Hardik and Rashid responds with a wicket. He removes a struggling Devdutt Padikkal for a 10-ball 2. The youngster was struggling in the middle and has been removed as the past few overs have been a great passage for them.

8:59 IST: Mohammed Shami taken to the cleaners by Buttler in the 10th over. The RR opener is once again looking dangerous here as he slams consecutive boundaries off the pacer to get 11 runs off the 10th over. Hardik gives away only 4 runs as Padikkal gets off the mark after facing 8 balls. RR - 75/1 after 11 overs.

8:50 PM IST:&nbsp;Skipper Hardik Pandya takes the ball for Gujarat Titans and strikes in his very first over. Wicket! Samson c Sai Kishore b Hardik Pandya 14(11). Another catch for Sai Kishore as Samson departs for 14 off 11 balls. Disappointing shot from the RR skipper who mistimed his pull. Just 1 run from Pandya's over. RR &nbsp;- 60/2 in 9 overs.

8:42 PM IST:&nbsp;Rashid Khan with the 8th over for Gujarat Titans. Buttler and Samson deal in singles against the spinner as they look to avoid taking risks against him. Rajasthan Royals have moved to 59. RR - 59/1 after 8 overs. Strategic time out.

8:37 PM IST:&nbsp;Rashid Khan comes into the attack and gives away 7 runs in the final over of the Powerplay against Buttler and Samson. Lockie Ferguson with the 7th over. Buttler slams back-to-back fours to get 10 runs off the over. RR - 54/1 after 7 overs.

8:31 PM IST: Lockie Ferguson bowls the fastest delivery of IPL 2022. The Gujarat Titans pacer has bowled a&nbsp;157.3 kmph yorker to RR opener Jos Buttler. Ferguson surpasses Umran Malik to record the fastest delivery of the tournament so far.

8:29 PM IST: Lockie Ferguson with the 5th over for Gujarat Titans. Starts with a dot ball to Buttler. Gives away five runs in the over as RR move to 37 runs after 5 overs. It has been a cautious start so far and RR will hope to make the most of the last over of the Powerplay. RR - 37/1 after 5 overs

8:21 PM IST: Wicket! Yash Dayal has drawn the first blood for Gujarat Titans in the 4th over. RR opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been caught by Sai Kishore on the final ball of the 4th over. Jaiswal goes for 22 off 16 balls. 10 runs came off the 4th over. RR - 31/1 after 4 overs

8:18 IST:&nbsp;Jaiswal has taken on the GT attack. He is using the pace and bounce, on a lively wicket, and making full utilisation of the powerplays. Jos Buttler, on the other hand, hasn't joined the party yet.&nbsp;

8:05 IST:&nbsp;Md Shami starts the proceedings for Gujarat. He is right on the money and gives away only two runs of his first over. RR 2/0 (1)

7: 40 IST: Here are the playing XIs of both teams&nbsp;

Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Hardik Pandya(c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Shami

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Obed McCoy, Yuzvendra Chahal

7:30 IST: Toss update! Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has won the toss and has opted to bat first in the final. RR won their last game against RCB here while chasing.

7:20 PM IST: Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans have both been brilliant so far this season and are two of the most consistent teams in IPL 2022. While the Titans were the first to make it to the playoffs, RR finished second behind them in the points table.

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7:15 PM IST: The IPL 202 closing ceremony has just concluded with Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh and Indian music legend AR Rahman delivering a sensational performance on the stage. While Ranveer was at his usual best - energetic and electric, Rahman and his fellow singers left the fans in awe with their singing masterclass at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 concluded with a blockbuster summit clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Gujarat Titans (GT). The Hardik Pandya-led GT defeated Sanju Samson's RR by seven wickets in the final of IPL 2022 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 29).

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 concluded with a blockbuster summit clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Gujarat Titans (GT). The Hardik Pandya-led GT defeated Sanju Samson's RR by seven wickets in the final of IPL 2022 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 29). While Gujarat Titans were the first to qualify for the playoffs and finished on top of the points table with 20 points from 14 games, Rajasthan Royals finished second with 18 points from as many matches. The Royals lost against GT in the 1st Qualifier before beating RCB to reach the final while GT have had a dream run in their debut campaign this season. IPL 2022 final, GT vs RR Live score & updates: 11:41 IST: A six for Shubman Gill and Gujarat Titans have claimed their maiden IPL title! They won the game by seven wickets and Gill remained unbeaten for 45. GT 133/3, win by 7 wickets. 11:35 IST: Two boundaries for David Miller and this is too easy for Gujarat Titans. Miller has been the gamechanger once again after good knocks by Gill and Hardik. GT 122/3 after 17 overs. 11:26 IST: Six from David Miller and this is now looking quite easy for Gujarat Titans. Miller, along with Shubman Gill, has taken the pressure well and after 16 overs, GT are 109 for the loss of three wickets. 11:14 IST: What a wicket! An absolute ripper from Yuzvendra Chahal and Hardik Pandya is caught in the slips for 34. The ball turned a bit too much from outside the leg stump and the edge was caught by Yashasvi Jaiswal. GT 86/3 from 13.2 overs. 11:06 IST: GT played patiently and now, they are going for the kill. 50-run partnership comes up between Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya with a huge six off Ravichandran Ashwin! GT 77/2 after 12 overs. 10: 58 IST: Slow but steady for GT. Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya have successfully put a premium on their wickets and this can be important for GT. 74 needed off 60 balls as GT are 54/2 after 10 overs. 10:45 IST: 7 overs gone, and Gujarat Titans are 35 for the loss of two wickets. This is good news for Rajasthan Royals as GT batsmen are finding it quite difficult to score runs and another wicket can be problematic for the debutants. GT 35/2 after 7.2 overs 10:38 IST: This has been a slow start for Gujarat Titans and although the target is not that big, dots can increase the pressure on the chasing side. 6 overs gone and GT need 100 runs to win from 84 balls. GT 31/2 10:30 IST: WICKET! Matthew Wade and Shubman Gill has steadied the innings after the initial setback. However, the partnership is broken as Trent Boult strikes! Wade was caught in short mid-wicket by Riyan Parag and GT are 23/2 after 4.3 overs. 10:18 IST: Breakthrough for RR! It was a straight delivery from Prasidh Krishna which ended up fooling Wriddhiman Saha and the veteran wicketkeeper batsman was castled for 5. GT 11/1 after 2 overs. 10;12 IST: Gujarat Titans begin the run chase with Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha. Rajasthan Royals had an early chance to take a wicket but Gill was dropped by Yuzvendra Chahal in short square leg. Shaky start for GT! Gujarat Titans 5/0 after one over. 10 IST: At the mid-innings break, RR end at 130-9. Clearly, GT on top and firm favourites to win as the track doesn't seem to be ideal for only 130 runs in 20 overs. Hardik's three-fer and Sai Kishore's 2 for 20 dented RR's flow as they now have a herculean task to defend this below-par total. Will Trent Boult-Yuzvendra Chahal and the likes rise up to the occasion? 9:40 IST: After a lucky six, David Miller getting hold of the ball but crossing the rope, Trent Boult departs on the very next delivery as Sai Kishore departs. RR 112-7 in 17.3 overs. 9:32 IST: R Ashwin goes for the big hit and departs, off Sai Kishore. Nothing going right for RR since Samson's fall. Very good enery, bowling changes and captaincy from Hardik as GT firmly on top. RR 98/6 (16). 9:24 IST: Another good over from Hardik. He was mixing it up and finally removed Shimron Hetmyer as the left-hander goes for 11 (12). RR sinking downhill slowly and steadiy. They need to reach the 150-run mark. RR 94-5 (15) 9:10 IST: More trouble for RR. Buttler knicks one and goes for a 35-ball 39 as captain Hardik strikes again. Will Shimron Hetmyer rescue Rajasthan and take them to beyond the 155-run mark? 9:05 IST: Good captaincy from Hardik and Rashid responds with a wicket. He removes a struggling Devdutt Padikkal for a 10-ball 2. The youngster was struggling in the middle and has been removed as the past few overs have been a great passage for them. 8:59 IST: Mohammed Shami taken to the cleaners by Buttler in the 10th over. The RR opener is once again looking dangerous here as he slams consecutive boundaries off the pacer to get 11 runs off the 10th over. Hardik gives away only 4 runs as Padikkal gets off the mark after facing 8 balls. RR - 75/1 after 11 overs. 8:50 PM IST: Skipper Hardik Pandya takes the ball for Gujarat Titans and strikes in his very first over. Wicket! Samson c Sai Kishore b Hardik Pandya 14(11). Another catch for Sai Kishore as Samson departs for 14 off 11 balls. Disappointing shot from the RR skipper who mistimed his pull. Just 1 run from Pandya's over. RR - 60/2 in 9 overs. 8:42 PM IST: Rashid Khan with the 8th over for Gujarat Titans. Buttler and Samson deal in singles against the spinner as they look to avoid taking risks against him. Rajasthan Royals have moved to 59. RR - 59/1 after 8 overs. Strategic time out. 8:37 PM IST: Rashid Khan comes into the attack and gives away 7 runs in the final over of the Powerplay against Buttler and Samson. Lockie Ferguson with the 7th over. Buttler slams back-to-back fours to get 10 runs off the over. RR - 54/1 after 7 overs. 8:31 PM IST: Lockie Ferguson bowls the fastest delivery of IPL 2022. The Gujarat Titans pacer has bowled a 157.3 kmph yorker to RR opener Jos Buttler. Ferguson surpasses Umran Malik to record the fastest delivery of the tournament so far. 8:29 PM IST: Lockie Ferguson with the 5th over for Gujarat Titans. Starts with a dot ball to Buttler. Gives away five runs in the over as RR move to 37 runs after 5 overs. It has been a cautious start so far and RR will hope to make the most of the last over of the Powerplay. RR - 37/1 after 5 overs 8:21 PM IST: Wicket! Yash Dayal has drawn the first blood for Gujarat Titans in the 4th over. RR opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been caught by Sai Kishore on the final ball of the 4th over. Jaiswal goes for 22 off 16 balls. 10 runs came off the 4th over. RR - 31/1 after 4 overs 8:18 IST: Jaiswal has taken on the GT attack. He is using the pace and bounce, on a lively wicket, and making full utilisation of the powerplays. Jos Buttler, on the other hand, hasn't joined the party yet. 8:05 IST: Md Shami starts the proceedings for Gujarat. He is right on the money and gives away only two runs of his first over. RR 2/0 (1) 7: 40 IST: Here are the playing XIs of both teams Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Hardik Pandya(c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Shami Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Obed McCoy, Yuzvendra Chahal 7:30 IST: Toss update! Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has won the toss and has opted to bat first in the final. RR won their last game against RCB here while chasing. 7:20 PM IST: Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans have both been brilliant so far this season and are two of the most consistent teams in IPL 2022. While the Titans were the first to make it to the playoffs, RR finished second behind them in the points table. AR Rahman wows fans at IPL 2022 closing ceremony Vande Mataram 🇮🇳 @arrahman's magical performance will touch your hearts. #TATAIPL | #GTvRR pic.twitter.com/ixvjn9vlRT — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 29, 2022 × 7:15 PM IST: The IPL 202 closing ceremony has just concluded with Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh and Indian music legend AR Rahman delivering a sensational performance on the stage. While Ranveer was at his usual best - energetic and electric, Rahman and his fellow singers left the fans in awe with their singing masterclass at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

LIVE IPL 2022 Final, GT vs RR updates: Gujarat Titans clinch IPL title

Hardik Pandya led the Gujarat Titans (GT) to their maiden title in IPL 2022 final, beating the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday evening (May 29).&nbsp;

Hardik &amp; Co. were asked to bowl first and the 28-year-old skipper was right on the money as he ended a superb with the ball, finishing with 4-0-17-3 before also chipping in with the bat to help his side chase down a moderate 131-run target with 11 balls to spare. After the terrific win in their first-ever IPL season, many former cricketers and experts of the game have heaped praise on Hardik's leadership qualities. Gary Kirsten, GT's mentor and former Indian coach, also lauded Hardik and revealed his uniqueness as a leader.

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Speaking to the broadcasters after the finale, the former South African international said, "He (Hardik) has been fantastic. I loved working with him. He is a high-profile guy in India, but he has been incredibly humble and willing to learn as a leader and get engaged with his players, which I think is really, really important as a leader. Especially in the IPL and in India, he has been really engaging with all his players. He wants to help them to be a better version of themselves. He has come in and played with real responsibility, which is very different to what we have seen in other IPLs. He has batted beautifully."

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Hardik ended with his best-ever season with the bat, amassing 487 runs -- fourth-most overall -- and also chipped in with eight scalps in the recently-concluded IPL 15 season.&nbsp;He will now shift his focus to representing India in their forthcoming home T20I series versus South Africa, starting on June 09.

Hardik Pandya led the Gujarat Titans (GT) to their maiden title in IPL 2022 final, beating the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday evening (May 29).

Hardik Pandya led the Gujarat Titans (GT) to their maiden title in IPL 2022 final, beating the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday evening (May 29). Hardik & Co. were asked to bowl first and the 28-year-old skipper was right on the money as he ended a superb with the ball, finishing with 4-0-17-3 before also chipping in with the bat to help his side chase down a moderate 131-run target with 11 balls to spare. After the terrific win in their first-ever IPL season, many former cricketers and experts of the game have heaped praise on Hardik's leadership qualities. Gary Kirsten, GT's mentor and former Indian coach, also lauded Hardik and revealed his uniqueness as a leader. ALSO READ | Ashish Nehra becomes 1st Indian to achieve huge feat after Gujarat Titans win IPL 2022 Speaking to the broadcasters after the finale, the former South African international said, "He (Hardik) has been fantastic. I loved working with him. He is a high-profile guy in India, but he has been incredibly humble and willing to learn as a leader and get engaged with his players, which I think is really, really important as a leader. Especially in the IPL and in India, he has been really engaging with all his players. He wants to help them to be a better version of themselves. He has come in and played with real responsibility, which is very different to what we have seen in other IPLs. He has batted beautifully." ALSO READ | WATCH: Hardik Pandya does an MS Dhoni, hands over trophy to GT youngsters after IPL 2022 win Hardik ended with his best-ever season with the bat, amassing 487 runs -- fourth-most overall -- and also chipped in with eight scalps in the recently-concluded IPL 15 season. He will now shift his focus to representing India in their forthcoming home T20I series versus South Africa, starting on June 09.

IPL 2022: GT mentor Gary Kirsten heaps praise on Hardik Pandya, reveals his uniqueness as a captain

Rajasthan Royals (RR) dream of paying a perfect tribute to the late Shane Warne with a memorable triumph in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 remain unfulfilled as they lost to Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final of the tournament on Sunday (May 29). It was a dominant performance from the Hardik Pandya-led Titans in the final as they outclassed by seven wickets to lift their maiden IPL trophy in their debut season.

RR skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to bat first in the summit clash. However, the decision ended up backfiring as RR batters crumbed under pressure on the big stage. Jos Buttler was once again the top-scorer for the team with 39 runs off 35 balls as RR were restricted to a low-key total of 130/9 in 20 overs.

Hardik Pandya &amp; Co. ended up chasing down the target of 131 runs with 11 balls to spare to win the final and clinch their maiden IPL trophy. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh called RR's over-dependence on Buttler one of the major reasons behind their loss in the final.

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Harbhajan also felt opting to bat first was not the right decision from Samson and that they should have chased in the final. "They could have done a lot of things differently. Firstly, I felt they should have chased, but they chose to bat first, and then they played some shots, which they will think should not have been played; they should have played according to the situation," Harbhajan said on Star Sports after the final.

"They should have strung partnerships; 160 runs are enough in a final. They did not bat well. This team's players were overly dependent on Jos Buttler, and that is what happened; they got exposed when Jos Buttler didn't fire," he added.

Buttler enjoyed a phenomenal season with the bat for the Royals as he finished as the highest run-getter of the tournament with a staggering 863 runs from 17 matches at an impressive average of 57.73 and a strike rate of 149.05. He played an instrumental role in taking his team to the final but couldn't get them over the line in the summit clash.

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While he pointed out how RR were heavily dependent on Buttler for runs, Harbhajan also rightfully called out RR's over-reliance on Yuzvendra Chahal with the ball. While the other bowlers in the side were not consistent, Chahal was among the wickets throughout the season and finished with 27 scalps to bag the Purple Cap.

"When they look back, Jos Buttler did 80% of the job in the batting, and similarly 70-75% job was done by Yuzi Chahal in the bowling, so the others did 20-25% only in total; that's not enough," said Harbhajan, who won three IPL titles with Mumbai Indians and his fourth with Chennai Super Kings in 2018.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) dream of paying a perfect tribute to the late Shane Warne with a memorable triumph in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 remain unfulfilled as they lost to Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final of the tournament on Sunday (May 29).

Rajasthan Royals (RR) dream of paying a perfect tribute to the late Shane Warne with a memorable triumph in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 remain unfulfilled as they lost to Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final of the tournament on Sunday (May 29). It was a dominant performance from the Hardik Pandya-led Titans in the final as they outclassed by seven wickets to lift their maiden IPL trophy in their debut season. RR skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to bat first in the summit clash. However, the decision ended up backfiring as RR batters crumbed under pressure on the big stage. Jos Buttler was once again the top-scorer for the team with 39 runs off 35 balls as RR were restricted to a low-key total of 130/9 in 20 overs. Hardik Pandya & Co. ended up chasing down the target of 131 runs with 11 balls to spare to win the final and clinch their maiden IPL trophy. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh called RR's over-dependence on Buttler one of the major reasons behind their loss in the final. Also Read: Ashish Nehra becomes 1st Indian to achieve huge feat after Gujarat Titans win IPL 2022 Harbhajan also felt opting to bat first was not the right decision from Samson and that they should have chased in the final. "They could have done a lot of things differently. Firstly, I felt they should have chased, but they chose to bat first, and then they played some shots, which they will think should not have been played; they should have played according to the situation," Harbhajan said on Star Sports after the final. "They should have strung partnerships; 160 runs are enough in a final. They did not bat well. This team's players were overly dependent on Jos Buttler, and that is what happened; they got exposed when Jos Buttler didn't fire," he added. Buttler enjoyed a phenomenal season with the bat for the Royals as he finished as the highest run-getter of the tournament with a staggering 863 runs from 17 matches at an impressive average of 57.73 and a strike rate of 149.05. He played an instrumental role in taking his team to the final but couldn't get them over the line in the summit clash. Also Read: 'As big as winning a World Cup': Shubman Gill reacts after Gujarat Titans lift IPL 2022 trophy - WATCH While he pointed out how RR were heavily dependent on Buttler for runs, Harbhajan also rightfully called out RR's over-reliance on Yuzvendra Chahal with the ball. While the other bowlers in the side were not consistent, Chahal was among the wickets throughout the season and finished with 27 scalps to bag the Purple Cap. "When they look back, Jos Buttler did 80% of the job in the batting, and similarly 70-75% job was done by Yuzi Chahal in the bowling, so the others did 20-25% only in total; that's not enough," said Harbhajan, who won three IPL titles with Mumbai Indians and his fourth with Chennai Super Kings in 2018. ×

They were overly dependent on Jos Buttler: Harbhajan Singh explains reason behind RR's loss in IPL 2022 final

Gujarat Titans (GT) ended their dream run in IPL 2022 by winning the final by seven wickets against Rajasthan Royals (RR)&nbsp;in front of their home fans, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad, to make their maiden season an unforgettable affair.&nbsp;

Under Ashish Nehra's coaching, Gujarat defied all odds by being the first side to qualify for the playoffs, topping the group stage, being the first team to qualify for the final and emerging on top of RR in the summit clash to win the elusive title in their maiden IPL season (joining RR to become the second team to achieve this feat).

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By leading GT to their maiden trophy, Nehra etched his name in the history books as he became the first-ever Indian coach to win the IPL title.&nbsp;

Here’s the list of all the head coaches who have won the IPL up till now:

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			<td>Year</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Team</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Head coach</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">Coach's nationality</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>2008</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Rajasthan Royals</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Shane Warne</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">Australia</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2009</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Deccan Chargers</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Darren Lehmann</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">Australia</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2010</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Chennai Super Kings</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Stephen Fleming</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">New Zealand</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2011</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Chennai Super Kings</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Stephen Fleming</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">New Zealand</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2012</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Kolkata Knight Riders&nbsp;</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Trevor Bayliss</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">Australia</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2013</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Mumbai Indians</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">John Wright</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">New Zealand</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2014</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Kolkata Knight Riders&nbsp;</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Trevor Bayliss</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">Australia</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2015</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Mumbai Indians</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Ricky Ponting</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">Australia</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2016</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Sunrisers Hyderabad</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Tom Moody</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">Australia</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2017</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Mumbai Indians</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Mahela Jayawardene</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">Sri Lanka</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2018</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Chennai Super Kings</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Stephen Fleming</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">New Zealand</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2019</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Mumbai Indians</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Mahela Jayawardene</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">Sri Lanka</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2020</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Mumbai Indians</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Mahela Jayawardene</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">Sri Lanka</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2021</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Chennai Super Kings</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Stephen Fleming</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">New Zealand</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2022</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Gujarat Titans</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Ashish Nehra</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">India</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

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From the above list, New Zealand's former opener and Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming's name appears for as many as four times. He is followed by Mahela Jayawardene, having led Mumbai Indians (MI) to three titles out of five, and Trevor Bayliss -- who led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to both their titles so far.

Nehra's man-management, keeping it simple approach and ensuring a smooth and secure team environment has been hailed by many after Gujarat's resounding success in IPL 2022.

Gujarat Titans (GT) ended their dream run in IPL 2022 by winning the final by seven wickets against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in front of their home fans, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad, to make their maiden season an unforgettable affair.

Gujarat Titans (GT) ended their dream run in IPL 2022 by winning the final by seven wickets against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in front of their home fans, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad, to make their maiden season an unforgettable affair. Under Ashish Nehra's coaching, Gujarat defied all odds by being the first side to qualify for the playoffs, topping the group stage, being the first team to qualify for the final and emerging on top of RR in the summit clash to win the elusive title in their maiden IPL season (joining RR to become the second team to achieve this feat). ALSO READ | Complete list of award winners from IPL 2022: Orange Cap, Purple Cap to Emerging Player of the Year By leading GT to their maiden trophy, Nehra etched his name in the history books as he became the first-ever Indian coach to win the IPL title. Here’s the list of all the head coaches who have won the IPL up till now: Year Team Head coach Coach's nationality 2008 Rajasthan Royals Shane Warne Australia 2009 Deccan Chargers Darren Lehmann Australia 2010 Chennai Super Kings Stephen Fleming New Zealand 2011 Chennai Super Kings Stephen Fleming New Zealand 2012 Kolkata Knight Riders Trevor Bayliss Australia 2013 Mumbai Indians John Wright New Zealand 2014 Kolkata Knight Riders Trevor Bayliss Australia 2015 Mumbai Indians Ricky Ponting Australia 2016 Sunrisers Hyderabad Tom Moody Australia 2017 Mumbai Indians Mahela Jayawardene Sri Lanka 2018 Chennai Super Kings Stephen Fleming New Zealand 2019 Mumbai Indians Mahela Jayawardene Sri Lanka 2020 Mumbai Indians Mahela Jayawardene Sri Lanka 2021 Chennai Super Kings Stephen Fleming New Zealand 2022 Gujarat Titans Ashish Nehra India ALSO READ | Hardik Pandya's Gujarat Titans claim maiden title: Complete list of IPL winners since 2008 From the above list, New Zealand's former opener and Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming's name appears for as many as four times. He is followed by Mahela Jayawardene, having led Mumbai Indians (MI) to three titles out of five, and Trevor Bayliss -- who led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to both their titles so far. Nehra's man-management, keeping it simple approach and ensuring a smooth and secure team environment has been hailed by many after Gujarat's resounding success in IPL 2022.

Ashish Nehra becomes 1st Indian to achieve huge feat after Gujarat Titans win IPL 2022

Gujarat Titans (GT) locked horns with the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2022 final on Sunday evening (May 29), at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. In their maiden season, Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat ended on a high note by winning the elusive title and joining some big teams in the overall winners' list.&nbsp;

Opting to bat first, Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan came out with positive intent as opener Yashasvi Jaiswal took on the GT bowlers and utilised the powerplay overs. Nonetheless, he was dismissed by Yash Dayal against the run of play for a good-looking 22. Jos Buttler (who ended with the Orange Cap with 863 runs) was at his cautious best and stitched a partnership with Sanju Samson before the skipper fell off his counterpart, trying to accelerate after some tidy overs. From thereon, Rajasthan never got going as Hardik-Rashid Khan applied the brakes with their clever bowling and change of pace to leave RR tottering at 98 for 6. Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag and R Ashwin couldn't do much as the 2008 winners somehow managed to reach 130 for 9 in 20 overs. Hardik returned with 3 for 17 whereas Sai Kishore also chipped in with two wickets.&nbsp;

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In reply, Gujarat lost in-form opener, Wriddhiman Saha, early. The right-hander fell to a peach off a delivery off Prasidh Krishna as RR started with a bang. While No. 3 batter Matthew Wade started with a six, he fell to Trent Boult as GT were soon reduced to 23-2 within six overs in a moderate run-chase. From thereon, skipper Hardik and opener Shubman Gill did a good job to steady the ship, by buying some time in the middle and keeping the scoreboard ticking with some odd boundaries at regular intervals.&nbsp;

However, RR kept on fighting and Yuzvendra Chahal removed Hardik by getting a big edge off his blade in the 14th over. With this, Yuzi Chahal won the Purple Cap -- ending with 27 wickets (most by any spinner in a single edition) -- but couldn't prevent the inevitable for his franchise. Gill was joined by David Miller as the duo ended the run-chase with ease, in front of a packed stadium -- in excess of 1,00,000 people. Gill, unbeaten on 45, and Miller's 19-ball 32 propelled GT to their maiden title by 7 wickets and 11 balls to spare.

Gujarat joined Rajasthan in an elite list to win the title in their first-ever season.&nbsp;

Gujarat Titans (GT) locked horns with the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2022 final on Sunday evening (May 29), at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Gujarat Titans (GT) locked horns with the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2022 final on Sunday evening (May 29), at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. In their maiden season, Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat ended on a high note by winning the elusive title and joining some big teams in the overall winners' list. Opting to bat first, Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan came out with positive intent as opener Yashasvi Jaiswal took on the GT bowlers and utilised the powerplay overs. Nonetheless, he was dismissed by Yash Dayal against the run of play for a good-looking 22. Jos Buttler (who ended with the Orange Cap with 863 runs) was at his cautious best and stitched a partnership with Sanju Samson before the skipper fell off his counterpart, trying to accelerate after some tidy overs. From thereon, Rajasthan never got going as Hardik-Rashid Khan applied the brakes with their clever bowling and change of pace to leave RR tottering at 98 for 6. Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag and R Ashwin couldn't do much as the 2008 winners somehow managed to reach 130 for 9 in 20 overs. Hardik returned with 3 for 17 whereas Sai Kishore also chipped in with two wickets. ALSO READ | IPL 2022 final: BCCI claims huge world record ahead of GT vs RR clash - WATCH In reply, Gujarat lost in-form opener, Wriddhiman Saha, early. The right-hander fell to a peach off a delivery off Prasidh Krishna as RR started with a bang. While No. 3 batter Matthew Wade started with a six, he fell to Trent Boult as GT were soon reduced to 23-2 within six overs in a moderate run-chase. From thereon, skipper Hardik and opener Shubman Gill did a good job to steady the ship, by buying some time in the middle and keeping the scoreboard ticking with some odd boundaries at regular intervals. However, RR kept on fighting and Yuzvendra Chahal removed Hardik by getting a big edge off his blade in the 14th over. With this, Yuzi Chahal won the Purple Cap -- ending with 27 wickets (most by any spinner in a single edition) -- but couldn't prevent the inevitable for his franchise. Gill was joined by David Miller as the duo ended the run-chase with ease, in front of a packed stadium -- in excess of 1,00,000 people. Gill, unbeaten on 45, and Miller's 19-ball 32 propelled GT to their maiden title by 7 wickets and 11 balls to spare. Gujarat joined Rajasthan in an elite list to win the title in their first-ever season.

IPL 2022 final: Captain Hardik Pandya's all-round blitz take GT to maiden title, beat RR by 7 wickets

Gujarat Titans claim maiden IPL title, beat Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in final