Rajasthan Royals is a professional cricket franchise based in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. The team was founded in 2008 and is one of the original eight teams of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The Rajasthan Royals are owned by Manoj Badale, an entrepreneur and investor based in the United Kingdom. The team plays its home matches at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur and has won the IPL championship once, in 2008, which was the inaugural season of the tournament.
The Rajasthan Royals are known for their innovative and unconventional approach to the game, as well as for giving opportunities to young, unknown players. The team has had several notable players over the years, including Shane Warne, Rahul Dravid, Ajinkya Rahane, and Steve Smith.
The current captain of the Rajasthan Royals is Indian batsman Sanju Samson, and the team is coached by former Australian cricketer Trevor Penney. The Rajasthan Royals have a loyal fan following, especially in Rajasthan, and their matches are known for being full of surprises and unexpected twists.