IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals' strongest predicted XI against Punjab Kings

Middle Order: Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja

Riyan Parag has not been able to justify his potential and the trust shown by the management in his skills. Whether the pressure of captaincy has gotten to him or not is up for debate but the 24-year-old needs to get his act together with the business end of the tournament fast approaching. Shimron Hetmyer entered the tournament on the back of some fine form but he has only managed 72 runs in six innings, averaging 14.40. Donovan Ferreira, however, has looked in decent touch, especially during the 16-ball 33 he scored in the last game. Ravindra Jadeja has made some important contributions with bat and ball. He has only been dismissed twice in six innings and has six wickets to his name at an economy rate of just seven.