Ahead of IPL 2025, teams have begun showcasing their dominance, with players training rigorously for the tournament starting on March 22. Many franchises have organized intra-squad matches to fine-tune their preparations, and Rajasthan Royals are no exception. As they gear up for their opening match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23, three of their batsmen have sent a strong warning to all competitors with an explosive display of batting.
Trio Amasses 331 Runs in Practice MatchRajasthan Royals recently held an intra-squad match where young talents Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and Dhruv Jurel delivered a stunning batting performance. The trio combined to score a total of 331 runs, dominating the opposition with a flurry of boundaries. Parag was the standout performer, smashing an unbeaten 144 off just 64 balls, including 16 fours and 10 sixes—scoring 124 runs purely through boundaries. Meanwhile, Jaiswal played a blistering knock of 83 runs from just 34 balls, and Jurel contributed significantly with 104 off 44 balls.
Impressive Records from Last SeasonRiyan Parag had an exceptional IPL 2024 campaign, scoring 573 runs in 16 matches at an average of over 52. His impressive strike rate of nearly 150, along with four half-centuries and four wickets, made him a key player for Rajasthan Royals. Yashasvi Jaiswal also had a strong season, accumulating 435 runs in 16 matches at an average of 31, which included a century and a half-century. His explosive strike rate of 155.91 showcased his aggressive intent. Meanwhile, Dhruv Jurel played 15 matches, scoring 195 runs at an average of 24.38 and a strike rate of 138.30.