The Rajasthan Royals (RR) are facing a challenging season in IPL 2026, particularly struggling at their home ground in Jaipur, where they have lost all three matches. In contrast, they have won all three games played in Guwahati. Former cricketer Deep Dasgupta attributed the losses to the team's failure to play good cricket, while Mitchell McClenaghan pointed out that Jofra Archer, RR's key bowler, has not received adequate support from the pitches in Jaipur. Archer had a promising start to the season but has since struggled, highlighted by a disastrous first over against the Gujarat Titans (GT) where he bowled 11 deliveries, allowing 18 runs. Shane Bond, RR's bowling coach, expressed his frustration at the team's inconsistency and emphasized the need for bowlers to adapt their strategies to improve performance. With three league matches remaining, RR's playoff hopes are still alive, but they must address their recent poor form to avoid a repeat of their disappointing 2025 season.