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RR Released Players List Before IPL 2026 Auction: Likely Final List Of Players Rajasthan Royals Will Release

Vishnu PN

Here is the list of players that Rajasthan Royals could release ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) endured a disappointing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign. They finished in ninth place with eight points from 14 matches. This meant that the trophy drought of the inaugural IPL champions extended for another year. 

RR’s forgettable IPL 2025 campaign has also meant that the futures of some of their key players, including Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana, are uncertain. They will have some serious business to be done at the IPL 2026 auction that will take place in a few months. 

Let’s now take a look at the Rajasthan Royals likely released players list and the players that they could target at the IPL 2026 mini-auction: 

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08 Aug 2025, 07:30 PM IST
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Royals of Rayalaseema ROR

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Upcoming – t20 – Central Delhi
Delhi Premier League , 2025
09 Aug 2025, 07:00 PM IST
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ECI Croatia-Cyprus, 2025
09 Aug 2025, 12:30 PM IST
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Cyprus CYP

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09 Aug 2025, 02:30 PM IST
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Cyprus CYP

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09 Aug 2025, 04:45 PM IST
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Cyprus CYP

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ECI Croatia-Cyprus, 2025
09 Aug 2025, 06:45 PM IST
Croatia CRO

Cyprus CYP

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Croatia CRO

25/1

Cyprus CYP

Upcoming – t20 – Croatia
ECN Croatia-Cyprus, T20I 2025
08 Aug 2025, 05:00 PM IST
Croatia CRO

Cyprus CYP

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08 Aug 2025, 02:30 PM IST
Banstead BAN

Spencer SPE

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ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025
08 Aug 2025, 04:30 PM IST
Wimbledon WIM

East Molesey ESM

Upcoming – t10 – United Kingdom
ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025
08 Aug 2025, 07:45 PM IST
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ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025
08 Aug 2025, 09:45 PM IST
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England Domestic One-Day Cup, 2025
08 Aug 2025, 03:30 PM IST
Northamptonshire NOR

Yorkshire YOR

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England Domestic One-Day Cup, 2025
08 Aug 2025, 03:30 PM IST
Surrey SURR

Gloucestershire GLO

Upcoming – oneday – United Kingdom
England Domestic One-Day Cup, 2025
08 Aug 2025, 06:30 PM IST
Somerset SOM

Durham DURH

Result – t20 – Kamrup Metropolitan
GTC Spring T20 Cup, 2nd Edition, 2025
Gauhati Town Club GTC

43/5

91 Yards Club 91YC

44/1

91 Yards Club beat Gauhati Town Club by 9 wickets

Toss – t20 – Kamrup Metropolitan
GTC Spring T20 Cup, 2nd Edition, 2025
08 Aug 2025, 01:15 PM IST
Navarang Club NVR

Bud Cricket Club BCC

Upcoming – t20 – Kamrup Metropolitan
GTC Spring T20 Cup, 2nd Edition, 2025
09 Aug 2025, 09:00 AM IST
City Cricket Club CCC

Nabajyoti Club NAJC

Upcoming – t20 – Kamrup Metropolitan
GTC Spring T20 Cup, 2nd Edition, 2025
09 Aug 2025, 01:15 PM IST
Gauhati Town Club GTC

Navarang Club NVR

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KCC T10 Summer League, 2025
09 Aug 2025, 10:15 PM IST
Royal Trivianz RTZ

Jhelum Jaguars JJ

Upcoming – t10 – Kuwait City
KCC T10 Summer League, 2025
10 Aug 2025, 12:15 AM IST
Keraniganj Challengers KGC

Kuwait Swedish KUMS

Upcoming – t20 – Kuwait City
KCC T20 Summer League, 2025
08 Aug 2025, 08:00 PM IST
ACE KRM Panthers KRMPS

CECC CEC-A

Result – t20 – Klang
MCA Men’s T20 Inter-State Championship, 2025
Selangor SEL

139/10

Perak PRK

166/8

Perak beat Selangor by 27 runs

Result – t20 – Klang
MCA Men’s T20 Inter-State Championship, 2025
Johor JOR

175/10

Penang PENG

92/10

Johor beat Penang by 83 runs

Live – t20 – Klang
MCA Men’s T20 Inter-State Championship, 2025
Melaka MEL

Kuala Lumpur KLPR

250/5

Upcoming – t20 – Klang
MCA Men’s T20 Inter-State Championship, 2025
09 Aug 2025, 07:00 AM IST
Kuala Lumpur KLPR

Johor JOR

Upcoming – t20 – Klang
MCA Men’s T20 Inter-State Championship, 2025
09 Aug 2025, 09:30 AM IST
Melaka MEL

Perak PRK

Upcoming – t20 – Klang
MCA Men’s T20 Inter-State Championship, 2025
09 Aug 2025, 11:30 AM IST
Penang PENG

Selangor SEL

Result – t20 – Bengaluru
Maharani Trophy, 2025
Bengaluru Blasters Women BBW

98/9

Mysore Warriors Women MWW

110/6

Mysore Warriors Women beat Bengaluru Blasters Women by 12 runs

Upcoming – t20 – Bengaluru
Maharani Trophy, 2025
08 Aug 2025, 01:45 PM IST
Mangalore Dragons Women MDW

Shivamogga Lioness Women SHLW

Upcoming – t20 – Bengaluru
Maharani Trophy, 2025
09 Aug 2025, 09:45 AM IST
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Maharani Trophy, 2025
09 Aug 2025, 01:45 PM IST
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TBC TBC

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Eavion Eagles EAE

Pupkewitz Motors Wildcats PMW

0/0

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08 Aug 2025, 05:30 PM IST
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NPL Bears NPB

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Namibia T20, 2025
09 Aug 2025, 01:00 PM IST
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Namibia T20, 2025
09 Aug 2025, 05:30 PM IST
NPL Bears NPB

Pupkewitz Motors Wildcats PMW

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Pakistan Women tour of Ireland, 2025
08 Aug 2025, 08:30 PM IST
Ireland Women IRE-W

Pakistan Women PAK-W

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Pakistan tour of West Indies, ODI, 2025
08 Aug 2025, 11:30 PM IST
West Indies WI

Pakistan PAK

Upcoming – t20 – Colombo
SLC T20 League, 2025
08 Aug 2025, 01:30 PM IST
SLC Greys SLGY

SLC Blues SLBL

Upcoming – 100-ball – Birmingham
The Hundred Mens Competition 2025
08 Aug 2025, 11:00 PM IST
Birmingham Phoenix BIP

Trent Rockets TRR

Upcoming – 100-ball – London
The Hundred Mens Competition 2025
09 Aug 2025, 07:00 PM IST
Oval Invincibles OVI

Manchester Originals MAO

Upcoming – 100-ball – United Kingdom
The Hundred Mens Competition 2025
09 Aug 2025, 10:30 PM IST
Welsh Fire WEF

London Spirit LOS

Upcoming – 100-ball – Birmingham
The Hundred Women’s Competition, 2025
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Birmingham Phoenix Women BIP-W

Trent Rockets Women TRW-W

Upcoming – 100-ball – Bridgetown
The Hundred Women’s Competition, 2025
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Oval Invincibles Women OIW-W

Manchester Originals Women MOW-W

Upcoming – 100-ball – United Kingdom
The Hundred Women’s Competition, 2025
09 Aug 2025, 07:00 PM IST
Welsh Fire Women WFW-W

London Spirit Women LSW-W

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Viking Cup, 2025
08 Aug 2025, 02:00 PM IST
France FRA

Norway NOR

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Viking Cup, 2025
08 Aug 2025, 06:00 PM IST
Sweden SWE

Austria AUST

Upcoming – t20 – Stockholms län
Viking Cup, 2025
09 Aug 2025, 02:00 PM IST
Sweden SWE

Norway NOR

Upcoming – t20 – Stockholms län
Viking Cup, 2025
09 Aug 2025, 06:00 PM IST
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France FRA

Rajasthan Royals Released Players List For IPL 2026 Auction

The Royals could undergo multiple changes within their squad ahead of IPL 2026. Here’s a look at the likely RR Released Players List:

Likely Final RR Released Players List

  • Nitish Rana
  • Fazalhaq Farooqi
  • Maheesh Theekshana
  • Wanindu Hasaranga
  • Nandre Burger 
  • Kumar Karthikeya 

Big Players Who Feature in RR Released Players List Ahead Of IPL 2026 Auction

Rajasthan Royals will look to revamp their squad before IPL 2026. Here’s a look at some of the big players and why they feature in the expected RR Released Players List:

Nitish Rana 

Nitish Rana is considered to be quite strong against spinners, but that wasn’t the case in IPL 2025. According to ESPNCricinfo, Nitish Rana scored just 91 runs from six innings against spinners and was dismissed four times. In IPL 2025 overall, Nitish Rana managed to score just 217 runs from 11 matches that included only two fifties. 

Wanindu Hasaranga 

Rajasthan Royals had acquired Wanindu Hasaranga for INR 5.25 crore, but the Sri Lanka spinner has had an underwhelming season. From 11 matches, he managed to take just 11 wickets at a forgettable average of 33.03 and an economy rate of 9.05. 

Maheesh Theekshana 

Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana had a subpar run with the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025. He took just 11 wickets from as many matches at an average of 37.27 and an economy rate of 9.76. This performance might just not be enough for Theekshana to get a retention for IPL 2026. 

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Likely Rajasthan Royals Squad Ahead Of IPL 2026 Auction 

Here’s how the RR squad might look after retentions and releases:

Category: Retained

Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma, Jofra Archer.

Category: Released

Wanindu Hasaranga, Kunal Singh Rathore, Tushar Deshpande, Kumar Kartikeya, Maheesh Theekshana, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Nandre Burger.

Captaincy Status

Sanju Samson was Rajasthan Royals’ official captain, but Riyan Parag led them in a few games because of the former’s injury. Parag could take over as full-time captain if the Royals part ways with Samson. 

Rajasthan Royals Targets At IPL 2026 Auction in Place of Released Players

Shivam Dube 

Rajasthan Royals could eye Shivam Dube as a possible replacement for Nitish Rana. With Shimron Hetmyer disappointing and Nitish Rana inconsistent in IPL 2025, the Royals will be looking for a proven finisher, and Shivam Dube could be the answer. There are also reports that RR could sign Shivam Dube as part of a trade deal. 

Yuzvendra Chahal 

With Wanindu Hasaranga on the verge of being released, Rajasthan Royals could look at Yuzvendra Chahal to change their spin bowling fortunes. The Haryana spinner is well aware of the Royals franchise, having played for them from 2022 to 2024 and taken 66 wickets. 

Trent Boult 

Like Yuzvendra Chahal, New Zealand has previously played for Rajasthan Royals. He also played for the Royals between 2022 and 2024 and took 45 wickets from 42 matches during this period. Trent Boult could be in big demand if Mumbai Indians decide to let him go ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, and should that be the case, RR have every reason to go for him. Especially after their core pacers, including Jofra Archer, endured a subpar IPL 2025. 

FAQs – Rajasthan Royals Released Players List

Which players could be released by RR?

Rajasthan Royals could likely release Nitish Rana, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Nandre Burger, and Kumar Karthikeya. 

Who will RR target in place of Nitish Rana at IPL 2026 auction?

Rajasthan Royals could eye Shivam Dube as a replacement for Nitish Rana. 

Who will RR target in place of Wanindu Hasaranga at IPL 2026 auction?

Rajasthan Royals could look at welcoming back Yuzvendra Chahal should they part ways with Wanindu Hasaranga. 

Who will RR target in place of Maheesh Theekshana at IPL 2026 auction?

Rajasthan Royals can look at Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad as Maheesh Theekshana’s replacement. Mitchell Santner and Mujeeb Ur Rahman could also be good options. 

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