3 Rajasthan Royals players who might be benched in IPL 2026

The Rajasthan Royals enter into the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) looking to right the wrongs of a dismal 9th-placed finish in 2025. With new reinforcements and the high-profile return of Ravindra Jadeja, following the departure of Sanju Samson, RR go into this season with a lot to prove.

With high-profile players who have already settled their places in the first-choice lineup, there would be some players in the squad that might not find game time once the season comes along for the Riyan Parag-led side.

Here are 3 RR players who might be benched for entire IPL 2026:

3. Adam Milne (Right-arm pacer)

A franchise circuit veteran, Adam Milne broke out from New Zealand as an intimidating fast bowler who could bowl over 150 km/h at will. With pace, bounce, accuracy and an arsenal of various cutters and slower balls, he has made life difficult for batters across the world. He has previously played for the Mumbai Indians and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL and was picked up by the Rajasthan Royals for INR 2.4 crore in the 2026 auction.

Ahead of Milne at the Rajasthan Royals, there is England’s Jofra Archer, RR’s de-facto attack leader, the returning Nandre Burger and South African hot prospect Kwena Maphaka. Both Burger and Maphaka provide the left-arm angle, which is an advantage over Milne. RR in their ranks also have Sushant Mishra, another left-hander, who was the joint-leading wicket-taker in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2025.