Written By: Devadyuti Das | Updated: Feb 27, 2026, 2:02 PM
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In these collection of pictures, we take a look at the predicted playing 12 of Rajasthan Royals team in the upcoming IPL 2026 season featuring Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
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1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi: The 14-year-old star cricketer was retained for Rs 1.1 crore and will be permanent opener for Rajasthan Royals after departure of Sanju Samson. Suryavanshi has broken multiple records in India Under-19 team since his IPL debut last year.
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2. Yashasvi Jaiswal: Team India opener was retained for Rs 18 crore by Rajasthan Royals and will open the batting with Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
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3. Riyan Parag: He has been appointed the new captain of Rajasthan Royals and was retained for Rs 14 crore by the team.
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4. Dhruv Jurel: He will be the wicket-keeper for Rajasthan Royals with Sanju Samson leaving the team. Jurel was retained for Rs 14 crore ahead of IPL 2026 season.
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5. Ravindra Jadeja: He was traded from Chennai Super Kings for Rs 14 crore. Jadeja will play for RR again for first time after IPL 2009 season.
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6. Shimron Hetmyer: He has been in sensational touch for West Indies in T20 World Cup 2026 leading the six-hitting tally with 17 maximums so far. Hetmyer was retained for Rs 11 crore ahead of IPL 2026 season.
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7. Sam Curran: England all-rounder was also traded from Chennai Super Kings for Rs 2.4 crore. He will make his Rajasthan Royals debut this year.
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8. Jofra Archer: England pacer will be leading the Rajasthan Royals bowling attack. He was retained for Rs 12.5 crore by Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026 season.
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9. Sandeep Sharma: The experienced pacer was retained by RR for Rs 4 crore before IPL 2026 season.
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10. Ravi Bishnoi: Team India leg-spinner will be shifting base to Rajasthan Royals this season and was bought for Rs 7.2 crore at IPL 2026 mini auction.
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11. Tushar Deshpande: Mumbai pacer was retained for Rs 6.5 crore ahead of IPL 2026 season.
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12. Donovan Ferreira: South African all-rounder will likely be the Impact Player for Rajasthan Royals. He was traded for Rs 1 crore ahead of IPL 2026 season.
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