IPL 2019: RR's strongest playing XI for their first game against KXIP

All-Rounders- Ben Stokes and Shreyas Gopal

Shreyas Gopal celebrates after taking a wicket

RR possess one of the best all-rounders in the entire world but he's yet to deliver the kind of performances which is expected from him. Ben Stokes did a poor job with both the bat and the ball last year as he scored just 196 runs and picked up 8 wickets in 13 matches. He didn't look settled while batting and often perished attempting a big stroke right from the onset.

Stokes will want to correct his mistakes and occupy the No.5 position which he usually does. He will be asked to bowl 3-4 overs depending on the situation and his pace will be of great effect on a hard Jaipur track.

Shreyas Gopal is a proper all-rounder. The leggie is a decent middle-order batsman for his state, possessing sound technique and can build partnerships as well as score quick runs at the death. He's a very effective leg spinner who follows the orthodox style of bowling and has a very well disguised googly. He had a good time last season and was in great form in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, winning it with Karnataka.

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