The opening pair for Rajasthan

The Opening partnership is perhaps the most crucial in T20s because you need to make the most of the powerplay overs. That has been the part where Rajasthan have struggled. They have tried various combinations without success.

With Jos Butter gone, RR will have to make another change in their opening combination. Rahul Tripathi did well in the last match and is expected to keep his place. He may be accompanied by Ajinkya Rahane or D’Arcy Short.