Rajasthan Royals Suffer Major Setback Ahead of Crucial Match
The Rajasthan Royals have been dealt a major blow in IPL 2025, as captain Sanju Samson has been officially ruled out of the upcoming match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) due to a muscle strain. This update was confirmed by the Rajasthan Royals official website and comes at a time when the team is desperately trying to improve its standings in the IPL 2025 points table.
Samson Injured During Match Against Delhi Capitals
Samson picked up the injury during the recent clash with Delhi Capitals and has already missed the match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Royals’ home ground. The RR medical staff has now confirmed that he will also miss Thursday’s match against RCB, as he continues to recover from the strain.
In their official statement, the franchise mentioned that Sanju Samson is undergoing rehabilitation at the team’s home base and will not travel with the squad to Bangalore. The IPL 2025 injury list grows longer, and the Royals are feeling the heat with playoffs slowly slipping out of reach.
Riyan Parag to Continue as Stand-in Captain
In Samson’s absence, Riyan Parag will continue to lead the side. He had already captained the team in the first three matches of the season when Sanju Samson played as an impact substitute, restricted from wicketkeeping duties.
Under Parag’s captaincy, the team has managed only one win — against Chennai Super Kings — out of four matches. His captaincy record remains under scrutiny as RR are currently placed eighth on the table with six losses in eight matches, making their IPL 2025 playoff chances look slim.
Dhruv Jurel to Take Over Wicketkeeping Duties
Dhruv Jurel, who has shown promise in earlier games, will take on wicketkeeping duties in Samson’s absence. His role becomes even more critical as the Royals aim to turn things around in their match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, a key fixture for fans following RR vs RCB live score updates.
What’s Next for Rajasthan Royals?
While the Sanju Samson injury update is disappointing for fans, the team management is taking a match-by-match approach regarding his return. So far, Samson has played seven matches this season, scoring 224 runs with one half-century — a performance that’s kept him in fantasy teams and IPL 2025 player stats discussions.
Fans can catch the RR vs RCB match live through official broadcasters or watch IPL 2025 online via streaming platforms. For those planning to attend the match, RR vs RCB ticket booking is available on the IPL 2025 schedule page.
If you’re a Royals fan looking to show your support, you can buy the Sanju Samson jersey, Riyan Parag fan gear, or explore the latest Rajasthan Royals merchandise online.
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