IPL 2018: Ranking teams based on their batting lineup

#3 Rajasthan Royals

Steve Smith will look to leave his mark over IPL 2018

Similar to Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals too will be making a comeback to IPL after a gap of two years. With a successful auction, that included making the tournament's most expensive buy, the Rajasthan franchise seems to be pretty well balanced in each department of the game.

England's superstars, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler, in the company of captain Steve Smith, would form one of the most formidable batting lineups. From steering the ship in precarious situations to bringing in the power game when required, the foreign trio is equipped with distinguished batting skills and can give nightmares to the bowlers.

Apart from these three players, Rajasthan can even avail the services of D'Arcy Short and Jofra Archer, who took the recently concluded Big Bash League by storm. Indian stars Ajinkya Rahane and Sanju Samson, with their match awareness and collected nature, will prove to be the calming influence that would carry the team forward in the tournament.