The mega players auction ahead of IPL-15 may have created havoc for traditional favourites like Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, but for some like Rajasthan Royals, it was a massive fillip, providing an opportunity to change their fortunes.

For the last three seasons, Rajasthan Royals, the inaugural IPL champions, have been laggards on the points table, finishing at the bottom in 2020 and No.7 in 2019 and 2021.