IPL 2018: Key batsmen for each team 

#8 Rajasthan Royals - Steve Smith

The Aussie captain is currently dominating all the formats of the game

The Aussie captain is currently dominating all formats of cricket. His captaincy has taken Australia to an altogether a different level. His consistency has proved to be very effective for the team in order to win crucial matches.

The No.1 Test batsman has played 63 Tests and scored 6187 runs at a sensational average of 62.49. In his impressive ODI career, he has played 108 matches and scored 3431 runs at an exceptional average of 41.84.

Smith captained the Rising Pune Supergiant last season and took them to the finals where they lost to Mumbai Indians. He has played 69 IPL matches and scored 1703 runs at an impressive average of 37.02. Smith would be looking forward to leading the Royals side and contribute by hitting big runs.

Rahul Tripathi

Rahul Tripathi scored with a strike rate of 146.44 in IPL 2017

Tripathi is the lone uncapped player who makes the list, and why shouldn't he, looking into his contribution for the Rising Pune Supergiant in the last edition. Rahul Tripathi was bought for Rs. 3.4 crores by Rajasthan Royals.

He came into the limelight when he played a match-winning knock of 93 off 52 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders.

He scored 391 runs in the 14 matches he played at an impressive strike rate of 146.44. He proved himself as an effective top-order batsman for the team.

Tripathi would be looking forward to playing for a new team and provide strong starts to the Royals. He would also be looking forward to convert his good starts into big scores.