Rajasthan Royals pacer Sandeep Sharma has been run out of the residue of IPL 2025 due to a fractured finger, the franchise definite on May 1.
The 31-year-old continued the injury during the Royalsโ home match beside Gujarat Titans while trying to field a straight energy from Shubman Gill off his own bowling.
Despite noticeable discomfort, Sandeep sustained to bowl the remaining eight deliveries of his spell, showing huge bravery. The Royals acclaimed his bravery, with an official statement wanting him a full and quick recovery.
Sandeep had been in dressed form, picking up nine wickets in 10 matches at an economy rate of 9.89 before being substituted by Akash Madhwal for the clatter against Mumbai Indians.
The franchise has also complete they are working on confirming his spare, which will be announced soon.
In a blow to their playoff faiths, Rajasthan Royals were formally knocked out of the tournament on May 1 after suffering a severe 100-run defeat to Mumbai Indians at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Asked to bowl first, the Royals approved a massive total of 217/2. Mumbaiโs innings was mechanical by a dominant 116-run opening stand between Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton.
Rohit recorded 53 off 36 balls, while Rickelton’s knock set the excellence for the innings. Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav then added a sweltering 94-run partnership, finishing unbeaten on 48 from 23 balls.
In response, Rajasthan Royals distorted under pressure, handling just 117 runs in 16.1 overs.
Jofra Archer top-scored with 30 off 27 balls, with passing aids from Riyan Parag (16), Shubham Dubey (15), Yashasvi Jaiswal (13), and Dhruv Jurel (11). The rest of the roster failed to reach double numbers.
Mumbaiโs victory pushed them to the top of the points table, while Rajasthan Royals were removed, stuck in eighth place with just six points from 11 matches.
They became the second team after Chennai Super Kings to be knocked out of IPL 2025.
