Which IPL team was known as "Rising Pune Supergiant" and played in which years?

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Rising Pune Supergiant (initially Rising Pune Supergiants) was an IPL franchise that played in the 2016 and 2017 seasons as a replacement for suspended Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals. Steve Smith captained them to the 2017 final.

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1. Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were suspended for two seasons (2016-2017) following a spot-fixing scandal. Which two teams took their place as replacement franchises during that period?Answer: Gujarat Lions and Rising Pune Supergiant
2. Which two teams played in the very first IPL final in 2008?Answer: Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals
3. MS Dhoni captained the Rising Pune Supergiant franchise in its debut IPL season in 2016. Who replaced him as captain for the 2017 season?Answer: Steve Smith
4. Following the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, David Warner was banned from IPL 2018 and Kane Williamson took over as Sunrisers Hyderabad captain. Who replaced Steve Smith as Rajasthan Royals captain that same season?Answer: Ajinkya Rahane
5. Which IPL franchise was bought by the RPSG Group in the 2016 auction and later became Lucknow Super Giants?Answer: Rising Pune Supergiant

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