The season belonged to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.3 and 72 sixes, the Orange Cap at 15, and 97 off 29 in the Eliminator. Dhruv Jurel made 515 and Jofra Archer took 25 wickets. Rajasthan got in on the last day of the league and went one game deeper than most expected.
Rajasthan Royals Trades for IPL 2027
No trades yet. The window stays open until the retention deadline on 17 November.
How 2026 Went
Fourth. Beat SRH in the Eliminator, lost Qualifier 2 to GT. 8 wins and 6 defeats in the league, for 16 points.
The Calls for Retention Day
Our read, not team news. These are the questions the 2026 numbers and the trades leave open.
- Sooryavanshi is a lock. How do they build the rest of the top order around him?
- Archer played 16 games. Is there a second overseas strike bowler?
- Who closes out innings after a season of top-heavy scoring?
Titles and Finals
Rajasthan Royals have won 1 title (2008). They lost the final in 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were Rajasthan Royals's best players in IPL 2026?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored the most runs (776) and Jofra Archer took the most wickets (25).
When will Rajasthan Royals announce their IPL 2027 retentions?
By Tuesday 17 November 2026, the deadline for all ten teams.
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