Updated: 28 October 2026
Rajasthan Royals Squad 2027: Players, Captain, Coach and Retentions
Rajasthan Royals had a strong first season under captain Riyan Parag and head coach Kumar Sangakkara. They made the playoffs and were one win away from the final. Right now, RR have 25 players under contract: 17 Indian and 8 overseas.
Below is the full RR squad with each player’s role and 2026 fee, every change since last season and what happens at the retention deadline on 15 November 2026.
25
players under contract
8/8
overseas slots used
1
IPL title
4th
IPL 2026 finish
Team facts
RR at a Glance
| Detail | Rajasthan Royals |
|---|---|
| Home ground | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, with some games in Guwahati |
| IPL titles | 1 (2008) |
| IPL 2026 finish | 4th, lost Qualifier 2 |
| Captain in 2026 | Riyan Parag |
| Head coach for 2027 | Kumar Sangakkara |
| Players under contract | 25 (17 Indian, 8 overseas) |
| Retention deadline | Sunday, 15 November 2026 |
| IPL 2027 auction | Wednesday, 16 December 2026, Goa (expected) |
Full squad
RR Squad for IPL 2027
These are the 25 players under contract with Rajasthan Royals going into the IPL 2027 retention. The fee is what each player was paid in IPL 2026 (or his new fee, if he was traded), and overseas players are marked in orange. On 15 November 2026, we will mark every player as retained or released.
Batters (5)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal Vice-captain in 2026 | India | ₹18 crore |
| Shimron Hetmyer | West Indies | ₹11 crore |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Orange Cap 2026 | India | ₹1.1 crore |
| Shubham Dubey | India | ₹80 lakh |
| Aman Rao | India | ₹30 lakh |
Wicketkeepers (3)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Dhruv Jurel | India | ₹14 crore |
| Ravi Singh Missed part of 2026 (hamstring) | India | ₹95 lakh |
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius | South Africa | ₹30 lakh |
All-rounders (5)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Riyan Parag Captain in 2026 | India | ₹14 crore |
| Ravindra Jadeja | India | ₹14 crore |
| Sam Curran Missed 2026 (groin) | England | ₹2.4 crore |
| Donovan Ferreira | South Africa | ₹1 crore |
| Yudhvir Singh | India | ₹35 lakh |
Bowlers (12)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | England | ₹12.5 crore |
| Ravi Bishnoi | India | ₹7.2 crore |
| Tushar Deshpande | India | ₹6.5 crore |
| Sandeep Sharma | India | ₹4 crore |
| Nandre Burger | South Africa | ₹3.5 crore |
| Adam Milne | New Zealand | ₹2.4 crore |
| Kwena Maphaka | South Africa | ₹1.5 crore |
| Sushant Mishra | India | ₹90 lakh |
| Kuldeep Sen | India | ₹75 lakh |
| Yash Raj Punja | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Vignesh Puthur | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Brijesh Sharma | India | ₹30 lakh |
Squad built from the official IPL 2026 retention and auction records, plus every trade and retirement since. Last checked on 28 October 2026.
Since last season
RR Changes for IPL 2027
- No player trades so far.
- No change at the top: Riyan Parag led the team in 2026, and Kumar Sangakkara is head coach.
Replacement players signed during IPL 2026
These players joined during the 2026 season when someone was injured or unavailable. Whether they stay for 2027 will be clear when the retention lists come out.
| Player | Country | Came in for |
|---|---|---|
| Dasun Shanaka | Sri Lanka | Sam Curran |
| Emanjot Chahal | India | Ravi Singh |
The money
RR’s Biggest Contracts
Together, the 25 players in this squad are on contracts worth about ₹118.35 crore. Every player a team keeps for 2027 is paid out of its purse, so releasing a big contract is the quickest way to free up money for the auction. These are the five biggest deals in the squad.
#1
₹18 crore
Yashasvi Jaiswal, batter
#2
₹14 crore
Dhruv Jurel, wicketkeeper
#3
₹14 crore
Riyan Parag, all-rounder
#4
₹14 crore
Ravindra Jadeja, all-rounder
#5
₹12.5 crore
Jofra Archer, bowler
Last season
RR in IPL 2026
RR finished 4th in IPL 2026, beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator, and then lost Qualifier 2 to Gujarat Titans by seven wickets. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won the Orange Cap with 776 runs and was named Most Valuable Player, and Jofra Archer took 25 wickets.
RR IPL titles
Rajasthan Royals have won the IPL once: 2008.
Your questions
RR Squad 2027 FAQs
Who is the RR captain for IPL 2027?
RR have not announced any change. Riyan Parag led the team in 2026 and took them to the playoffs.
Who is the RR head coach for IPL 2027?
Kumar Sangakkara is the Rajasthan Royals head coach and director of cricket. He took over from Rahul Dravid before IPL 2026.
How many players are in the RR squad right now?
RR have 25 players under contract: 17 Indian and 8 overseas. A team can have up to 25 players, with no more than 8 from overseas.
When will RR announce their retained players for IPL 2027?
By Sunday, 15 November 2026. That is the deadline for all ten teams to submit their retained and released players. We will update this page the same day.
Who won the Orange Cap for RR in IPL 2026?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, with 776 runs. He was also named Most Valuable Player of the season, and he is still on a ₹1.1 crore contract.
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How We Check Our Facts
Players, fees and replacements come from the official IPL 2026 retention and auction records. Trades, retirements and staff changes come from trusted outlets. If you spot a mistake in the RR squad, tell us and we will fix it.
Main sources: IPL 2026 retentions, auction and replacements, IPL 2026 season records, India TV (trades), IANS (Pant and Kuldeep trade) and The National (coaching changes).