Key Highlights
- Rajasthan Royals secured their first win in IPL 2025 on Sunday(REUTERS) The mini-auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi comes with a tight RR reality: only INR 16.05 cr left, nine slots to fill, and just one overseas spot available.
- It is less ‘shopping spree’ and more ‘surgical strike - role-perfect and not for flashy headlines.
- Where Rajasthan Royals stand before the auctionWhat they have: a string domestic spine in Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhurv Jurel, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and a pace-heavy overseas group led by Jofra Archer with Hetmyer, Burger, Maphaka, and Pretorius also in the mix.
- What they changed:Out: Samson (trade with CSK), plus overseas spinners like Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana (released) In: Jadeja and Sam Curran (trade with CSK), and Donovan Ferreira (trade with Delhi Capitals) What they can spend: RR go in with INR 16.05 crore, nine slots to fill, and one overseas spot left- meaning this auction is basically an India-first rebuild around specific roles, not a vibes-based shopping spree.
- What RR still need:1.
