IPL 2025 : Hasaranga returns as RR face RCB at Jaipur
13-Apr-2025 03:43 PM 5692
Jaipur, Apr 13 (Reporter) Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga marked his return to Rajasthan Royals’ playing XI as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the toss and chose to field in a high-voltage IPL clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Sunday. Rajasthan skipper Sanju Samson confirmed the lone change in the line-up, announcing Hasaranga's inclusion with a smile. "Hasa is back. Hasaranga will be replacing our Farooqi ji," he said, hinting at renewed bowling firepower for RR. Citing a solid, hard surface and the team’s preference to chase, RCB skipper Rajat Patidar said, "We will bowl first. Surface looks pretty hard and good. We will know how the pitch behaves," he remarked confidently. Donning their traditional green kit for the occasion, RCB are aiming to do their bit for the environment. "This is to raise awareness to plant more trees," Patidar explained, adding a touch of purpose to the evening. The visitors have named an unchanged XI. Samson, meanwhile, admitted RR, too, were looking to bowl first. "Actually we also wanted to bowl first. Normally it gets better to bat is the local information here," he revealed, underscoring the importance of adapting to home conditions. With the league stage heating up and momentum at a premium, Samson emphasised the need to stay mentally resilient. "Ups and downs keep happening, can't allow doubts to enter into the dressing room," he stated, as RR look to regain rhythm...////...
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