IPL 2023: 3 Players Who Will Be Crucial for Rajasthan Royals to Win SRH vs RR Match No. 4

IPL 2023: After a brilliant inaugural Women’s Premier League, everyone is excited for the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League. It will get underway with a game between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans on March 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Every team is gearing up for another blockbuster edition. Rajasthan Royals will also open their account on April 2.

They will face the 2016 IPL champions, Sunrisers Hyderabad, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday. RR ended the last season as runners-up after losing to GT in the final. Thus, Sanju Samson and his men have some unfinished business to complete in 2023. For that, they will look to start the season on a winning note. Although RR has enough players who can win games single-handedly, here we will talk about the top three who can be crucial for them against SRH.

IPL 2023: 3 Key Players for Rajasthan Royals in the SRH vs RR Match No. 4

3. Yuzi Chahal

Rajasthan Royals have a number of power hitters on their team. But apart from the strong batting line-up, one man who was equally effective for them just like Buttler was in the batting was the veteran leg-spinner, Yuzvendra Chahal. The 32-year-old was the highest wicket-taker in 2022 and was one of the prime reasons for RR’s success and journey to the final.

He picked up 27 wickets in 17 games at an economy rate of 7.75, with a best of 5/40, which included a hat-trick as well. The pitch in Hyderabad suits spinners, so he will be the main spinner for the team against SRH. Chahal is a street-smart bowler who never shies away from flighting the ball. That is the thing about his success. And against the inexperienced SRH middle order, Chahal can be lethal.

2. Sanju Samson

The RR skipper Sanju Samson is going to be the key for RR not just against SRH but also in the entire season. And he led this team brilliantly in 2022, becoming only the second captain after Shane Warne to take RR to the IPL final. His individual performances with the bat were also excellent. He was the second-highest run-scorer for RR after Buttler.

Samson scored 458 runs in 17 innings at a batting average of 28.62 and a strike rate of 146.79, including two half-centuries. With the added responsibility of the captaincy, Samson will be more cautious and will look to take on the SRH bowlers more. His wicket will be very crucial against SRH because he can score runs at a rapid pace.

1. Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler holds the key for RR if they want to do better in this tournament. The man led England to their maiden T20 World Cup title in 2022, beating Pakistan in the final. He was also the main reason for RR’s brilliant performances in 2022, giving them a good start in almost every game.

Buttler won the “Orange Cap” and broke a number of batting records in 2022. He scored 863 runs in 17 innings at an average of 57.53 and a strike rate of 149.05, with a best of 116. He also smashed four centuries and four half-centuries. Without a doubt, he will be the biggest wicket for SRH if they want to stay relevant in the game. But another Buttler masterclass can demolish SRH completely.