Rajasthan Royals to Play Five Home Matches at SMS: Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Schedule Released: Here’s Everything You Need to Know The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 schedule has been released and fans are already glued to their television sets. The inaugural match will be played between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on March 22 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Rajasthan Royals, one of the most popular teams, will begin their campaign on March 23 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at their home ground in Hyderabad. With all the teams set to battle it out for another season, cricket fans can expect high-scoring matches and memorable performances.
Rajasthan Royals’ Home Ground Advantage
Rajasthan Royals have the advantage of playing this season at two home venues: Jaipur and Guwahati. Five of Rajasthan’s seven home matches will be played in Jaipur and the remaining two in Guwahati. Jaipur fans will miss MS Dhoni this year as the CSK vs RR match is in Guwahati. SMS Stadium in Jaipur hosts exciting fixtures against Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 13 and Mumbai Indians on May 1, giving fans a chance to cheer for stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Rajasthan Royals’ Big Bet on New Talent
Rajasthan Royals splashed the cash at IPL auctions Rajasthan Royals splashed the cash at IPL auctions by bringing in 14 new players, including 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who was bought for 1. 10 crores. With a squad strength of 20 players, Rajasthan Royals have taken a big step forward in strengthening their line-up and aiming for the title. With a mix of experienced players and fresh talent, Rajasthan Royals look to build a balanced team that is ready to take on any challenge.
The Quest for a Second IPL Title
Rajasthan Royals were the inaugural winners of the IPL in 2008 under the legendary skipper Shane Warne. But they’ve failed to replicate that success since, making the final just once in the last 16 years. Rajasthan started IPL 2024 with a bang, with players performing brilliantly. But they lost the Qualifier-2 to Sunrisers Hyderabad. This year, the team hopes to change that and win their second IPL title, making loyal fans’ dreams come true.