IPL 2026: Before the decisive battle of playoff, Rajasthan Royals changed the team, this new name added to the squad

IPL 2026: In match number 68 of IPL 2026, the match was played between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings. Punjab performed brilliantly and won and reached the top-4 in the points table. After Punjab’s victory, the race for the playoffs has become exciting. Now there is a tough competition between Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. The race for playoffs has now become interesting. Meanwhile, Rajasthan has made a big change in its party. A star player has entered the team. This is considered a big decision of Rajasthan before the playoffs.

Rajasthan made a big change in its party

At an exciting turn in the playoff race, Rajasthan Royals have included Immanjot Chahal in the team in place of Ravi Singh. Ravi Singh has been ruled out of the remaining matches of IPL 2026 due to hamstring injury.

Immanjot Chahal has played for Punjab in domestic cricket. His highest score in first class cricket has been 83 runs. Apart from this, this left arm spinner has taken 11 wickets in three first class matches. Rajasthan will play against Mumbai Indians on May 24 in a do or die match.

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The playoff race was exciting

Punjab now has 15 points. At the same time, Rajasthan is at fifth position with 14 points. However, if Rajasthan wins its upcoming match then it will reach the playoffs. However, if Rajasthan loses then Punjab is again a strong contender to reach the playoffs. Kolkata also has 13 points and remains in this race. However, if Kolkata wins its upcoming match then it will also become a contender for the playoff race. But poor run rate can hold him back in this race.

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