IPL 2022: 5 moves that paid off for Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals have been impressive right from the start of IPL 2022.

By Manoj Kumar

Updated - 28 May 2022, 20:46 IST

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2. Promoting R Ashwin up the order

Ravichandran Ashwin. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)

Ravichandran Ashwin always had the batting potential to excel at the international stage but he could never live up to the expectations in the IPL. However, the Royals think-tank used him wisely, getting him to bat at No. 3 at times when an early wicket fell and he was used as a pinch hitter.

In the final league stage game against CSK, Ashwin was promoted to No. 5 and he repaid the faith with a match-winning knock of an unbeaten 40 off 23 to guide his team home. With the batting line-up looking slender for the Royals, Ashwin’s role in the side is huge as he has shown a lot of versatility by adapting to the needs of the format.

 3. Combination of six batters and five bowlers

Rajasthan Royals. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)

Rajasthan Royals were always one batter short after going in with the five-bowler combination, but they were never worried about it. The franchise hardly went to Riyan Parag or Jaiswal for a few years, while Trent Boult had to play at No. 8 for the Royals this season.

They tried out the likes of Nathan Coulter-Nile, Daryl Mitchell and James Neesham but none of them had a significant impact, which meant that Rajasthan stuck with their combination of six batters and five bowlers. They are likely to bring in an all-rounder who can bat at No. 8 next season, while they will continue with the same combination for the final against Gujarat Titans.

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