RR vs SRH: Why is Devdutt Padikkal Not Playing Today’s IPL Match? Check RR Playing XI

In an important news development, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) have dropped Devdutt Padikkal for their 11th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2023) against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) being played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. It will be really crucial for the Rajasthan Royals to make a strong fightback in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2023 season especially after having conceded two back-to-back losses at the hands of Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians in their last two matches.

RR vs SRH: Why is Devdutt Padikkal Not Playing Today’s IPL Match?

During the toss, it was revealed that Devdutt Padikkal is not included in the starting RR playing 11 for this RR vs SRH match on Sunday. Despite batting first, RR have kept the southpaw batsman in the substitutes list and is unlikely to be drafted as an Impact Player. Padikkal has not been in the best of forms so far in the ongoing T20 competition having mustered 206 runs from 9 matches that includes just a single half-century and a poor strike-rate of less than 125.

“Decided to bat first. Conditions also demand the same. Climate has been different. Not much dew in the later half. And sometimes it suits us also. We would’ve wanted to play better standard of cricket. We’ve had hard and honest chats. Would like to come back stronger. Few injury issues in the team. Joe Root makes his debut,” said Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson during the toss.

RR Playing 11

1. Jos Buttler 
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal
3. Sanju Samson (C & wk)
4. Joe Root
5. Shimron Hetmyer
6. Dhruv Jurel
7. Ravichandran Ashwin
8. Murugan Ashwin
9. Kuldip Yadav
10. Sandeep Sharma
11. Yuzvendra Chahal

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Devdutt Padikkal IPL 2023 Price

During the IPL 2022 mega auction, the Rajasthan Royals secured the services of the young and talented Devdutt Padikkal for a massive sum of INR 7.75 crore. In the tournament, Padikkal showcased his batting prowess by scoring over 350 runs in 17 matches. His impressive display with the bat prompted the Royals to retain him for IPL 2023.

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