IPL 2026: Top 3 RR bowlers to watch out for

Published - 20 Mar 2026, 19:04 IST | Updated - 20 Mar 2026, 19:04 IST

Rajasthan Royals (RR) head into the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) with a lot of focus on their batting, and rightfully so. The 2008 champions have one of the most dynamic opening pairs in the form of Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal, with the likes of Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer to follow. But their bowling is equally exciting as they look to win their second title.

RR have got a stable bowling unit this season and have a bowler for every situation of the game. From new ball specialists to middle over masters and experts in the death, the Jaipur-based franchise have everything covered.

Sandeep Sharma is one of the most underrated bowlers in the history of the IPL, having close to 150 wickets in the tournament. He played 10 matches for RR last season and took nine wickets along the way.

Sandeep has taken 32 wickets in three seasons for RR, including a five-wicket haul in 2024 against the Mumbai Indians.  The 32-year-old will come into the tournament on the back of a fruitful time in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The right-arm medium pacer took 13 wickets from seven outings at an economy rate of just 7.29 for Chandigarh.