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Rajasthan Royals were the first franchise to win the title in the Indian Premier League when they beat Chennai Super Kings in the final of 2008. But since then, RR hasn’t achieved much in the IPL tournament, apart from a runner-up spot in the IPL 2022. But Rajasthan has always been a batting-heavy side.
Even if we look at the squad for the last few seasons, the franchise has made sure to have a strong batting core. Over the years, RR has had many memorable moments in its batting departments, and here we will talk about some of those. This article will feature the top ten partnerships for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL so far.
Highest Partnerships for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024
| Wicket | Runs | Batsmen | Team | Versus | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 155 | J C Buttler* / D Padikkal* | Rajasthan Royals | Delhi Capitals | Wankhede Stadium |
| 2nd | 150 | J C Buttler* / S V Samson* | Rajasthan Royals | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| 3rd | 152* | B A Stokes / S V Samson* | Rajasthan Royals | Mumbai Indians | Sheikh Zayed Stadium |
| 4th | 121* | S V Samson* / D C Jurel* | Rajasthan Royals | Lucknow Super Giants | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium |
| 5th | 107 | Y K Pathan / P Dogra | Rajasthan Royals | Mumbai Indians | Brabourne Stadium |
| 6th | 85* | S P D Smith / J P Faulkner | Rajasthan Royals | Royal Challengers Bangalore | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 6th | 85* | R Parag* / R Tewatia* | Rajasthan Royals | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 7th | 62 | S O Hetmeyer* / D C Jurel* | Rajasthan Royals | Punjab Kings | Barsapara Cricket Stadium |
| 8th | 69 | B J Hodge / J P Faulkner | Rajasthan Royals | Mumbai Indians | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| 9th | 38* | J C Buttler* / Avesh Khan* | Rajasthan Royals | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens |
| 10th | 31* | T K Curran / A S Rajpoot | Rajasthan Royals | Kolkata Knight Riders | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
5. Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson (138) vs SRH in 2023
Rajasthan Royals registered their fifth-highest partnership in the IPL during the 2023 edition against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Jaipur. But it came in a high-scoring match which they lost. RR batted first and went on to score 214/2. Jos Buttler (95 off 59) and Sanju Samson (66* off 38) added 138 runs for the second wicket. SRH had a good start, and they made 217/6 on the last ball to win the game.
4. Shane Watson and Ajinkya Rahane (144) vs CSK in 2014
Shane Watson and Ajinkya Rahane are the two leading scorers for the franchise in the IPL. They added RR’s fourth-highest IPL stand against CSK in the 2015 edition. It was the 15th game in Ahmedabad where CSK scored 156/4 in the first innings. RR had a brilliant opening stand between Watson (73 off 47) and Rahane (76* off 55) of 144 runs in 16.1 overs, and RR made 157/2 to win the game.
3. Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler (150) vs SRH in 2021
Jos Buttler has been a run machine for Rajasthan Royals since he joined the team. His maiden hundred came during the 2021 season against SRH in Delhi. It was the 28th game of the season, and RR made 220/3 in the first innings. Buttler scored 124 off 64 and added 150 runs with Sanju Samson (48 off 33) for the second wicket. SRH replied with 165/8 and lost by 55 runs.
2. Ben Stokes and Sanju Samson (152*) vs MI in 2020
Scoring a hundred in chase is always a rare occurrence in T20 cricket. One such moment was captured in 2020 when Ben Stokes smashed an unbeaten 107 off 60 against MI in Abu Dhabi. Mumbai Indians scored 195/5 in the first innings and RR made 196/2 in 18.2 overs to win the game. Stokes and Sanju Samson (54 off 31) added an unbeaten 152 runs to take the team home.
1. Devdutt Padikkal and Jos Buttler (155) vs DC in 2022
Jos Buttler was unstoppable in 2022 and smashed over 800 runs and scored four centuries. One of his hundreds came against Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium. Batting first, Rajasthan Royals scored a big total of 222/2, with Buttler scoring 116 off 65 balls. He added 155 runs in 15.1 overs with Devdutt Padikkal (54 off 35) for the opening wicket. DC made 207/8 in reply, and RR won by 15 runs.
People Also Ask (FAQ)
What is the highest IPL partnership for Rajasthan Royals?
Jos Buttler and Devdutt Padikkal added 155 runs against Delhi Capitals in 2022, which is the highest IPL stand for RR.
What is the highest Opening partnership for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL?
The opening pair of Jos Buttler and Devdutt Padikkal added 155 runs in a match in 2022 against DC, which is still a record.
What is the highest partnership for RR in a chase?
The partnership of 152 runs for the third wicket between Ben Stokes and Sanju Samson while chasing 195 against MI in 2020 is the highest stand in a chase.
How many times has RR registered a partnership of 150 or more in the IPL?
Rajasthan Royals have three partnerships of 150 or more in the IPL.
How many times has Sanju Samson been involved in a partnership of 100 or more runs for RR?
Sanju Samson has been involved in nine partnerships for 100 or more runs for Rajasthan Royals.
