IPL 2021: Strongest Predicted Playing XIs of all teams
Selecting an XI when there are so many options available is quite a difficult task and even the smallest of errors can cost a team in a massive way.
6. Rajasthan Royals
After a bottom-placed finish last year, it was evident that RR needed to change something and they did that by appointing Sanju Samson as their new captain whilst also making several changes to their squad. They could potentially open with the English duo of Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes, and it certainly has the potential to be the best opening combination in the league.
Sanju Samson will come in at the fall of a wicket and he will have a lot of responsibility on his shoulder given that he is their captain. He will be followed by Riyan Parag and Shivam Dube, who might also need to chip in with the ball on occasions. Leg-spinning all-rounder, Rahul Tewatia will come in at 6 and RR would want him to build on the promising signs he showed last season.
Chris Morris was bought by RR for big money and thus, he obviously will feature in their XI. Shreyas Gopal’s performances will be key to them as he is their best spinner by some distance. Given that Jofra Archer won’t be available during the initial matches, Mustafizur Rahman is likely to get the nod. Kartik Tyagi and Jaydev Unadkat will most likely be the two Indian pacers.
Predicted Playing XI: Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, Sanju Samson(C and WK), Riyan Parag, Shivam Dube, Rahul Tewatia, Chris Morris, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat, Mustafizur Rahman, Kartik Tyagi
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