They have players out of form, an approach that looks dated, a disappearing home advantage and a workload-managed MS Dhoni. Can they find a way around it all?

Nitish Rana smashed a blistering 36-ball 81, while leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga starred with a four-wicket haul as Rajasthan Royals (RR) opened their account with a hard-fought six-run victory over C

England fast bowler Jofra Archer took his first wicket in this year's Indian Premier League as Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by six runs. Archer chalked up the most expensive figures in IPL history - 0-76 from four overs - in his first match of the 2025 tournament against Sunrisers Hyderabad last weekend.