IPL 2018: 28th Match, RR vs SRH - Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) will host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 28th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018. Ajinkya Rahane-led team has had a see-saw season until now while having won just three matches and lost as many.

The inaugural season champions are coming into the match after pulling off an incredible win against defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI).

Interestingly, Royals will be up against the potent bowling line-up of Sunrisers.

When these two teams had met earlier in the season, Hyderabad had got the better of Rajasthan by nine wickets. Men in Blue were skittled out for a paltry total 125. Thus, they would look to give a better batting performance.

Here is a look at the Predicted Playing XI of the Rajasthan Royals:

Ajinkya Rahane:

Ajinkya Rahane has got off to a couple of good starts in the season. Though, the Rajasthan skipper hasn’t able to make the most of it.

He would want to shoulder more responsibility in order to play a significant role for his struggling side.

Rahul Tripathi:

Exciting batsman Rahul Tripathi hasn’t able to repeat his last season magic.

The right-hander has looked out of sorts thus far in the ongoing edition of IPL 2018.

Moreover, demoting him down-the-order draws criticism of late.

Sanju Samson:

Sanju Samson has been Rajasthan’s best batsman so far in the 11th season of the IPL.

The flamboyant right-hander has accumulated 239 runs in the six matches.

The highly-impressive batter has a bulk of job to do for his team.

Ben Stokes:

Ben Stokes hasn’t able to live up to the expectations. The England all-rounder had contributed while scoring 40 runs in the last match against Mumbai Indians.

The Durham-based all-rounder would be eyeing to deliver with the ball as well.

Jos Buttler:

Jos Buttler has also not been able to do justice to his role as a finisher. The wicketkeeper-batsman performance has been mundane so far.

Having the ability to rise against the tide, Buttler would be itching to get a big knock under his belt.

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Heinrich Klaasen:

Heinrich Klaasen hasn’t been able to hit the ground running thus far in the season.

The Proteas gloveman has failed in the couple of chances he has received.

However, he is such a prospect who could change the complexion of the game in a couple of overs.

Jofra Archer:

Jofra Archer has impressed with his pace as well as bounce.

The fast bowler had scalped three wickets and conceded only 22 runs to bag the Man of the Match, in the last match.

Krishnappa Gowtham:

K Gowtham was the hero in the last match against MI. The all-rounder was able to smash 33 off just 11 balls to give an unbelievable win to his side.

He could be an important player to watch out for in the upcoming games.

Jaydev Unadkat:

Jaydev Unadkat hasn’t been able to live up to his growing expectations.

The left-arm medium pacer had taken a solitary wicket and gave away 31 runs in his quota of four overs in his previous outing.

Dhawal Kulkarni:

Dhawal Kulkarni had a good outing in the previous match.

The fast bowler took two wickets and conceded 32 runs in his four allotted overs.

Shreyas Gopal:

Shreyas Gopal went wicketless in the last match. The leg-spinner has taken five wickets in the six matches he has played.

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