IPL 2024: Best Predicted Playing XI of Rajasthan Royals (RR) after mini-auction

Rajasthan Royals (RR) didn’t look inconsistent in the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) but failed to qualify for the playoffs. RR supporters will want their team to forget its previous season and go to the tournament with confidence in the 2024 IPL. Under Sanju Samson’s captaincy, the Men in Pink will back themselves to help their team become champions after 16 years.

In the latest development, Royals splurged INR 14.30 crore in the 2024 IPL auction held in Dubai and roped in five players. Before the auction, they also traded Devudutt Padikkal for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Avesh Khan. Noting the changes in the side after the auction, it’s time to know the probable playing XI of the 2008 IPL champions. 

Here is Rajasthan Royals (RR) best XI after the 2024 IPL auction:

1. Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler was the Orange Cap winner in 2022 and he was expected to do wonders with his bat in 2023 again. However, the wicketkeeper batter failed to be at his best in the new season. Playing 14 games, he could score only 392 runs at an average of 28.00 and a strike rate of 139.00.

In the 2024 IPL, the veteran will look to showcase his batting excellence to give quality starts to RR. Buttler is RR’s one of the most bankable names as he has proven himself in the team with his sensational batting performances. With 2696 runs in 72 matches at a strike rate of 148.78, he is the third-highest leading run-getter for Royals, following Ajinkya Rahane and Sanju Samson.