IPL 2018, RR vs SRH: 5 reasons why Rajasthan Royals loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad

#3 Strange batting order

Lomror was sent ahead of Archer and Gowtham

Krishanappa Gowtham was the hero of the last match as his big hitting cameo got the Royals past the finishing line against the Mumbai Indians.

Archer is also known for providing some meaty blows at the end. However, the Rajasthan team management made a blunder of sorts by sending the inexperienced Mahipal Lomror ahead of both of Gowtham and Archer.

Rajasthan needed 56 runs off the last six overs at that stage. The youngster failed to connect with his shots and it led to the required run rate crossing the 12 runs per over mark.

When Lomror got out, Royals needed 24 runs off nine balls. His struggling knock eventually cost Royals the game.