IPL 2018: 5 teams with the best top-order batsmen

#4 Rajasthan Royals

Rahane will lead the side in the absence of Steve Smith

Despite losing their only retained player Steve Smith, owing to unfortunate circumstances, the Royals have managed to pick a good crop of top-order batsman banking on youngsters and current form in the game.

Royals who are coming after a two-year layoff managed to pick their old talisman Ajinkya Rahane. To mix the calm temperament of Rahan the side acquired the services of Rahul Tripathi and D'Arcy Short.

Tripathi managed to impress one and all with his clean hitting for the Rising Pune Supergiant and was an instant pick at the auction. Whereas Short, who managed to steal the limelight with his jaw-dropping consistency, caught Royals' interest as well.

With the inclusion of hitters such as the likes of Klassen, Stokes, and Buttler down the order for the side. The Royals can prove to be a batting powerhouse if the openers find their rhythm.