Ravindra Jadeja Hope to come back for more Rajasthan Royals After missing the previous game against Delhi Capitals due to a knee problem in their crucial clash against Lucknow Supergiants in IPL 2026. Jadeja’s absence during RR’s loss to Delhi had caused concern among fans, especially after the skipper Ryan Prague The toss only briefly referred to “workload management” without a full explanation of the all-rounder’s condition. However, Rajasthan’s batting coach Vikram Rathore later confirmed that the franchise had rested Jadeja as a precaution because of his knee strain rather than any serious injury concerns. “His knee was still in a bit of turmoil, I think. They’re just trying to manage it. They felt it would be good for him if we gave him another game break. That’s why he was rested. He’s just dealing with some niggles,” Rathore said in the post-match press conference. The veteran all-rounder is now likely to return for the mandatory match in Jaipur on Tuesday. The timing of his expected return is crucial for Rajasthan, who enter the final leg of the league stage under heavy pressure. After three straight defeats including two defeats against Delhi Capitals, RR are sixth on the points table with 12 points from 12 matches. Their recent struggles have hurt the momentum at a crucial stage of the tournament. Rajasthan have also lost their last three home matches, while concerns about batting consistency and powerplay bowling are growing. A dip in form from Yeshsavi Jaiswal And inconsistent contributions from the lower middle order have put more pressure on the side after a strong first half of the season. Despite the slump, Rajasthan are still firmly in the race for the playoffs. Wins against Lucknow and Mumbai Indians in their remaining games would take them to 16 points, which would be enough to qualify.
