KARUN NAIR
M: 25| Runs: 511| HS: 73*| SR: 135.54| 100s: 0| 50s: 4| 4s: 56| 6s: 14
Karun Nair made 511 runs in 25 matches for the Royals with the best score of 73* at a strike rate of 135.34. Nair played a crucial role in the middle order often anchoring the innings and laying a good platform for hitters to go berserk.
YUSUF PATHAN
M: 43| Runs: 1011| HS: 100| SR: 161.24| 100s: 1| 50s: 6| 4s: 89|6s: 61| Wkts: 20| Eco: 7.39| BB: 3/22
Yusuf Pathan was the find of IPL in its earlier years, scoring 1011 runs in 43 matches across three seasons. He scored a brilliant 37-ball 100 against MI, an innings that is still remembered as one of the all-time best centuries of the league. He made 6 half-centuries and picked 20 wickets with his gentle off-spin as well. His strike rate of 161.24 remains one of the highest amongst RR players.
RAVINDRA JADEJA
M: 27| Runs: 430| HS: 42| SR: 116.53| 100s: 0| 50s: 0| 4s: 32|6s: 12| Wkts: 6| Eco: 6.74| BB: 3/15
Dubbed the ‘rockstar’ by captain Shane Warne, 2008 U19 World Cup winner Ravindra Jadeja shone brightly in the first edition of the tournament with his ability to score quick runs and lightning-quick fielding. Though his record of 430 runs in 27 matches doesn’t display his contribution to the team, the 2008 IPL win of Royals had a lot of Jadeja magic in it.
JOFRA ARCHER
M: 21| Wkts: 26| BB: 3/15| 4Ws: 0| 5Ws: 0 | Eco: 7.52
Jofra Archer was the big fish caught by RR in the 2018 auction given that the hype around the English fast bowler was high. He has justified his selection and then retention by Royals with 26 wickets in 21 games and a handful of pretty good innings with the bat as well, especially against Kolkata Knight Riders when he scored 27* in 12 balls.
