IPL 2018: Rajasthan Royals' predicted XI for their first match

All-rounders

Ben Stokes will be a key player for RR

Ben Stokes and Stuart Binny will play the role of all-rounders for the team.

Stokes made headlines last year when Rising Pune Supergiant chose to get his services at a jaw-dropping price of Rs 14.5 crore. But he proved to be extremely valuable for Pune and almost single-handedly took them to the final. The Englishman scored 316 runs in 12 matches that included a century and two half-centuries, and he also performed well with the ball by taking 12 wickets.

Stuart Binny is a prolific all-rounder who struggled last year and did not perform as per the expectations. He has an excellent opportunity to set things straight this year with RR. Binny is capable of scoring quick runs down the order and can also take wickets for his side.