The Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2025 season ended with a whimper, leaving fans puzzled about what went wrong in their promising campaign. A chain of injuries, erratic performances, and strategic errors sealed the fate of Sanju Samson’s team, even though they had a good start to the season.
Captain Sanju Samson’s injury was a devastating blow, keeping the Royals’ leading run-getter on the sidelines at a critical point of time. His non-availability had shattered the team’s rhythm and direction on the field, creating a palpable vacuum in both batting prowess as well as morale.
Adding to the woes were a weak middle order, which did not perform under pressure. Skipper and other key players could not gain momentum, and lack of finishing with the bat in many games helped the opposition control encounters in tight encounters.
In spite of Rahul Dravid’s coaching experience and a star-studded team, the Royals were unable to be consistent when it was most needed. In the future, the franchise will have to reassess its injury management, bench strength, and tactical depth to come back stronger in the following season.
