IPL 2023: Up against SunRisers Hyderabad In Campaign Opener, Rajasthan Royals Keen To Recreate Magic Of Last Year

01.04.2023 - 14:31 sports.ndtv.com

A well-balanced squad at their disposal, Rajasthan Royals would look to recreate this year the same magic which saw them emerge second best in IPL 2022, as they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in their campaign opener in Hyderabad on Sunday.

The Royals, led by Sanju Samson, are a side overflowing with performers, with both the purple cap (highest wicket-taker) and orange cap (highest run-getter) being cornered by their players -- Yuzvendra Chahal and Jos Buttler -- last season.

Over the years, the Royals have built the reputation of being gritty opponents that do not surrender an inch of their territory.

With the likes of two of India's best spinners in Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin as well as Australian tweaker Adam Zampa in the side, the 2008 IPL winners have perhaps the best slow bowlers in the league.

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