<p>Rajasthan Royals (RR) became the first<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" title=" Indian Premier League (IPL) " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> Indian Premier League (IPL) </strong></a>champions under Shane Warne in 2008. In their incredible achievement, renowned international names Shane Watson, Graeme Smith, and Yusuf Pathan put up blockbuster shows with their bats.</p>
<p>In 2022, RR qualified for the final after 14 years but had to satiate themselves with the runners-up tag. This time, Jos Buttler did his job exceptionally and became the Orange Cap winner. England’s white-ball captain hit 863 runs in 17 matches at a strike rate of 149.05.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Noting their two best IPL seasons, the RR team management will expect their batters to have a great time in the upcoming season and make the team champions for the second time. In 16 years of IPL, RR fans have received several memorable knocks from their team but before the 2024 IPL, let’s handpick the five best batting innings of the 2008 IPL champions.</p>
<h3>Here are RR’s best knocks of all time in IPL history:</h3>
<h3>5. Jos Buttler’s 124 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in 2021&nbsp;</h3>
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<figcaption>Jos Buttler. (Photo source: X(Twitter)</figcaption>
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<p>Jos Buttler has been playing in the cash-rich league since 2016 but his first IPL century came in 2021 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). At the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the England stumper-batter showcased his formidable side and helped RR hammer the Orange Army by 55 runs.</p>
<p>Winning the toss, RR skipper <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/sanju-samson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sanju Samson</a></strong> elected to bat first and Buttler delivered a fierce start to the team. Yashasvi Jaiswal went back to the pavilion cheaply after scoring only 12 but the English player stood with his captain at the crease and shattered the confidence of SRH bowlers.</p>
<p>Riding on his excellent 124-run knock off just 64 deliveries, RR gave a mammoth target of 221 to Hyderabad. Buttler’s knock demoralised SRH as their batters surrendered in front of Royals’ bowlers on 165.</p>
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<h3>4. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 124 against Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2023</h3>
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<figcaption>Yashasvi Jaiswal. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>
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<p>Yashasvi Jaiswal emerged as a match-winner for RR during the 2023 IPL. Prior to the competition, eyes were set on Jos Buttler, who won the Orange Cap in 2022 but it was Jaiswal, who displayed his batting mettle and won several hearts. The Southpaw ended up as the leading run-getter for RR in the season, with 625 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 163.61.</p>
<p>Against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, he smashed his maiden IPL ton in a losing cause. Batting first after winning the toss, RR amassed 212 runs with the help of their left-handed opener’s 124-run innings off just 62 balls. Jaiswal brought his hundred in 53 deliveries.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In the end, MI got a six-wicket win with the joint batting efforts of Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Tim David but Yashasvi’s batting effort was recognised as he received the Player of the Match award.</p>
<p><strong>Also Check: </strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/5-best-bowling-performances-for-mi-of-all-time/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Top MI bowling performances in IPL history</a></p>
<h3>3. Sanju Samson’s 119 against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2021</h3>
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<figcaption>Sanju Samson. (Photo Source: X(Twitter)</figcaption>
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<p><strong>India </strong>wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson made his captaincy debut for Royals (RR) against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2021. Playing his maiden game as a skipper, he produced a 119-run knock from his bat. Following a massive target of 222, when RR were two down at a score of 25, Samson stepped up and did his job magnificently.</p>
<p>He took Punjab’s quality bowling attack to the cleaners and strived to take the game close for his team. With five required off the last delivery of the game, Royals were required to clear the ropes to win the contest but <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/arshdeep-singh-1647155481156/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arshdeep Singh</a></strong> held his nerves and got the centurion’s wicket. Eventually, the match went to Punjab by four runs and Samson had to content himself with the Player of the Match award.&nbsp;</p>
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<h3>2. &nbsp;Shane Watson’s 52 against Delhi Capitals (DC) in 2008</h3>
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<figcaption>Shane Watson. (Photo source: X(Twitter)</figcaption>
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<p>Shane Watson played an instrumental role in RR’s title victory in the inaugural IPL instalment. The Australia all-rounder chipped in with 472 runs and 17 wickets in the Royals’ sensational campaign. In the semi-final against Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils), he delivered a breathtaking all-round performance to RR.</p>
<p>In the marquee game, Delhi captain Virender Sehwag won the toss and invited RR to bat first. Sehwag’s decision backfired as Watson came to bat at number four and pounded Delhi’s quality bowling attack. The Aussie played a swift knock of 52 off 29 and helped his team reach a score of 192. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Following the stupendous knock, Watson punished Delhi with the ball. He got rid of Delhi’s top-order batters Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, and Shikhar Dhawan and put Delhi on a back foot. In the end, RR bundled out Delhi on a mere 87 and went back home with a 104-run victory. Watson, the hero of the contest, got the Player of the Match award.</p>
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<h3>1. Jos Buttler against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2022</h3>
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<figcaption>Jos Buttler. (Photo Source: X(Twitter)</figcaption>
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<p>Jos Buttler looked ferocious in the 2022 IPL season and became the recipient of the Orange Cap. Riding on his batting excellence, Royals played their first IPL final in 14 years. In the Qualifier 2, Buttler donned the role of destroyer-in-chief and wrecked Royal Challengers Bangalore’s bowling attack.</p>
<p>Batting second, the Sanju Samson-led RR were tasked to chase an average total of 158. In the enormous game, Buttler didn’t show mercy towards bowlers and notched up a scintillating century. The English batter went back to the pavilion with a score of unbeaten 106 and helped RR register a convincing seven-wicket win. &nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also Check:</strong> <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/royal-challengers-bangalore-rcb-all-time-greatest-xi-in-ipl-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RCB All-Time Best XI in IPL</a></p>

<p>Rajasthan Royals (RR) became the first<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" title=" Indian Premier League (IPL) " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> Indian Premier League (IPL) </strong></a>champions under Shane Warne in 2008. In their incredible achievement, renowned international names Shane Watson, Graeme Smith, and Yusuf Pathan put up blockbuster shows with their bats.</p>
<p>In 2022, RR qualified for the final after 14 years but had to satiate themselves with the runners-up tag. This time, Jos Buttler did his job exceptionally and became the Orange Cap winner. England’s white-ball captain hit 863 runs in 17 matches at a strike rate of 149.05.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Noting their two best IPL seasons, the RR team management will expect their batters to have a great time in the upcoming season and make the team champions for the second time. In 16 years of IPL, RR fans have received several memorable knocks from their team but before the 2024 IPL, let’s handpick the five best batting innings of the 2008 IPL champions.</p>
<h3>Here are RR’s best knocks of all time in IPL history:</h3>
<h3>5. Jos Buttler’s 124 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in 2021&nbsp;</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1711004266224_Jos-Buttler.jpeg" alt="Jos Buttler" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Jos Buttler. (Photo source: X(Twitter)</figcaption>
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<p>Jos Buttler has been playing in the cash-rich league since 2016 but his first IPL century came in 2021 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). At the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the England stumper-batter showcased his formidable side and helped RR hammer the Orange Army by 55 runs.</p>
<p>Winning the toss, RR skipper <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/sanju-samson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sanju Samson</a></strong> elected to bat first and Buttler delivered a fierce start to the team. Yashasvi Jaiswal went back to the pavilion cheaply after scoring only 12 but the English player stood with his captain at the crease and shattered the confidence of SRH bowlers.</p>
<p>Riding on his excellent 124-run knock off just 64 deliveries, RR gave a mammoth target of 221 to Hyderabad. Buttler’s knock demoralised SRH as their batters surrendered in front of Royals’ bowlers on 165.</p>
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<h3>4. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 124 against Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2023</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1711004313094_Yashasvi-Jaiswal.jpeg" alt="Yashasvi Jaiswal" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Yashasvi Jaiswal. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Yashasvi Jaiswal emerged as a match-winner for RR during the 2023 IPL. Prior to the competition, eyes were set on Jos Buttler, who won the Orange Cap in 2022 but it was Jaiswal, who displayed his batting mettle and won several hearts. The Southpaw ended up as the leading run-getter for RR in the season, with 625 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 163.61.</p>
<p>Against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, he smashed his maiden IPL ton in a losing cause. Batting first after winning the toss, RR amassed 212 runs with the help of their left-handed opener’s 124-run innings off just 62 balls. Jaiswal brought his hundred in 53 deliveries.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In the end, MI got a six-wicket win with the joint batting efforts of Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Tim David but Yashasvi’s batting effort was recognised as he received the Player of the Match award.</p>
<p><strong>Also Check: </strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/5-best-bowling-performances-for-mi-of-all-time/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Top MI bowling performances in IPL history</a></p>
<h3>3. Sanju Samson’s 119 against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2021</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1711004380617_Sanju-Samson.jpeg" alt="Sanju Samson" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Sanju Samson. (Photo Source: X(Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p><strong>India </strong>wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson made his captaincy debut for Royals (RR) against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2021. Playing his maiden game as a skipper, he produced a 119-run knock from his bat. Following a massive target of 222, when RR were two down at a score of 25, Samson stepped up and did his job magnificently.</p>
<p>He took Punjab’s quality bowling attack to the cleaners and strived to take the game close for his team. With five required off the last delivery of the game, Royals were required to clear the ropes to win the contest but <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/arshdeep-singh-1647155481156/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arshdeep Singh</a></strong> held his nerves and got the centurion’s wicket. Eventually, the match went to Punjab by four runs and Samson had to content himself with the Player of the Match award.&nbsp;</p>
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<h3>2. &nbsp;Shane Watson’s 52 against Delhi Capitals (DC) in 2008</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1711004506435_Shane-Watson.jpeg" alt="Shane Watson" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Shane Watson. (Photo source: X(Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Shane Watson played an instrumental role in RR’s title victory in the inaugural IPL instalment. The Australia all-rounder chipped in with 472 runs and 17 wickets in the Royals’ sensational campaign. In the semi-final against Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils), he delivered a breathtaking all-round performance to RR.</p>
<p>In the marquee game, Delhi captain Virender Sehwag won the toss and invited RR to bat first. Sehwag’s decision backfired as Watson came to bat at number four and pounded Delhi’s quality bowling attack. The Aussie played a swift knock of 52 off 29 and helped his team reach a score of 192. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Following the stupendous knock, Watson punished Delhi with the ball. He got rid of Delhi’s top-order batters Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, and Shikhar Dhawan and put Delhi on a back foot. In the end, RR bundled out Delhi on a mere 87 and went back home with a 104-run victory. Watson, the hero of the contest, got the Player of the Match award.</p>
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<h3>1. Jos Buttler against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2022</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1711004555086_Jos-Buttler.jpeg" alt="Jos Buttler" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Jos Buttler. (Photo Source: X(Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Jos Buttler looked ferocious in the 2022 IPL season and became the recipient of the Orange Cap. Riding on his batting excellence, Royals played their first IPL final in 14 years. In the Qualifier 2, Buttler donned the role of destroyer-in-chief and wrecked Royal Challengers Bangalore’s bowling attack.</p>
<p>Batting second, the Sanju Samson-led RR were tasked to chase an average total of 158. In the enormous game, Buttler didn’t show mercy towards bowlers and notched up a scintillating century. The English batter went back to the pavilion with a score of unbeaten 106 and helped RR register a convincing seven-wicket win. &nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also Check:</strong> <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/royal-challengers-bangalore-rcb-all-time-greatest-xi-in-ipl-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RCB All-Time Best XI in IPL</a></p>

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