Shane Bond, the bowling coach for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2025, has expressed little hope for his team’s chances of making it to the playoffs. His comments come just before RR’s crucial match against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Monday, April 28, 2025.
The game, which is the 47th match of IPL 2025, will be held at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, the home ground of RR. The Royals are currently on a five-match losing streak in the tournament, and their struggles have been compounded by the absence of captain Sanju Samson in several games.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be without their regular captain, Sanju Samson, for their upcoming match against Gujarat Titans (GT) due to an injury. Samson, who has been struggling with fitness issues, will miss this crucial encounter, forcing the team to make changes in their leadership.
Shane Bond Stepping in as captain once again is Riyan Parag, who has previously led the side in matches when Samson was unavailable. Parag has shown his leadership capabilities in those games, and the team will be looking to him to guide them in this important fixture.
Riyan Parag, a young and dynamic player, has demonstrated maturity beyond his years in his leadership role. His previous stints as captain have earned him respect within the squad, and he will be expected to maintain the team’s focus and morale during this challenging phase. As RR faces GT, Parag’s leadership will be key in ensuring the team remains competitive and gives its best performance, despite the absence of their star captain.
Samson’s injury has been a blow to RR, who have been struggling in IPL 2025. His leadership, combined with his batting prowess, has been vital for the team. However, the Royals will need to adapt without him and work as a collective unit to secure valuable points in the race to the playoffs.
With Parag at the helm, RR will be hoping for a strong showing, as they seek to bounce back and keep their playoff hopes alive in the highly competitive league.
RR Likely Out of IPL 2025: Shane Bond
Ahead of the RR vs GT match in Jaipur, Shane Bond expressed his belief that Rajasthan Royals (RR) might not make it to the playoffs in IPL 2025. However, he emphasized that the team still aims to put up a strong performance in the final stretch of the league.
“We’re probably out of the tournament based on the points table, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing left to fight for. As a team, we want to ensure we finish the season strong and continue playing well,” Bond stated.
As Rajasthan Royals (RR) prepare for their clash against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Sunday, they find themselves in a tough position in the IPL 2025 standings. After playing nine matches, RR has managed to secure just two victories, while suffering seven defeats. With only four points, they are currently positioned ninth in the points table. Interestingly, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) share the same number of points but sit at the bottom of the standings, making this a critical phase for RR to turn things around.
Shane Bond Despite their challenging position, RR’s standout performer has been Yashasvi Jaiswal. The left-handed opener has been in excellent form, amassing 356 runs in the nine matches he has played. His consistency at the crease is highlighted by four half-centuries, including a top score of 75 runs. However, Jaiswal has been the lone shining star in the batting lineup, with no other RR batter even managing to breach the 300-run mark after nine games, which indicates a lack of support from the rest of the batting order.
Shane Bond On the bowling front, Wanindu Hasaranga has emerged as RR’s most successful bowler. The Sri Lankan spinner has claimed 10 wickets in seven matches,Shane Bond leading the charge with the ball. Jofra Archer, known for his pace and accuracy, follows closely with nine wickets in the same number of matches. While these performances have been promising, RR’s inability to fire collectively has left them in a precarious position as they look to salvage their IPL 2025 campaign in the remaining matches.
