Manoj Tiwary Warns Rajasthan Royals About Over-Reliance on Openers Ahead of IPL 2026 Match Against LSG
"You have to take that into consideration" - Manoj Tiwary's massive warning for RR ahead of IPL 2026 match against LSG
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Former India batter Manoj Tiwary cautioned the Rajasthan Royals (RR) about their dependency on openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi ahead of their IPL 2026 match against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). With the middle-order struggling, Tiwary emphasized the need for greater responsibility from the lower batting order.
- 01Manoj Tiwary warns RR about relying too heavily on openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
- 02RR's middle-order has struggled, with Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer not performing well.
- 03RR's recent losses exposed vulnerabilities when the top order fails.
- 04Rohan Gavaskar agrees that RR is too dependent on their top three batters.
- 05LSG is also facing challenges, having lost three consecutive matches.
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Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary has expressed concerns regarding the Rajasthan Royals' (RR) reliance on their explosive opening duo, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, ahead of their IPL 2026 match against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 22. Although RR started the season strong with four consecutive wins, their middle-order has yet to make a significant impact, leading to struggles in recent matches. Tiwary noted that if the openers fail, the middle-order must step up, as seen in their recent defeats against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Rohan Gavaskar echoed Tiwary's sentiments, highlighting the team's over-dependence on the top three batters. Meanwhile, LSG, led by Rishabh Pant, is also grappling with challenges, having lost three straight games and experimenting with their opening combination.
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If RR's middle-order continues to underperform, it could jeopardize their chances of making the playoffs, affecting fans and stakeholders invested in the team's success.
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