{"id":11787,"date":"2026-05-23T14:13:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T14:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/rr-name-emanjot-chahal-as-ravi-singh-replacement-for-ipl-2026-finish"},"modified":"2026-05-23T14:13:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T14:13:14","slug":"rr-name-emanjot-chahal-as-ravi-singh-replacement-for-ipl-2026-finish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/rr-name-emanjot-chahal-as-ravi-singh-replacement-for-ipl-2026-finish","title":{"rendered":"RR Name Emanjot Chahal as Ravi Singh Replacement for IPL 2026 Finish"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rajasthan Royals have signed Emanjot Chahal as a late replacement for wicketkeeper-batter Ravi Singh, who has been ruled out of the rest of IPL 2026 with a hamstring injury. The change comes with one league match remaining for RR, and the franchise will be hoping the new arrival can add balance at a crucial stage of the season.<\/p>\n

How the replacement was made<\/h2>\n
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  1. Ravi Singh has been sidelined for the remainder of IPL 2026 due to a hamstring problem.<\/li>\n
  2. In this season\u2019s IPL campaign, Ravi played just one match\u2014against Delhi Capitals on May 17.<\/li>\n
  3. To fill the void, RR have brought in Emanjot Chahal as the replacement.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Emanjot Chahal\u2019s background<\/h2>\n

    Emanjot Chahal, born in 2004, is an all-rounder from Patiala and bowls left-arm spin. He has appeared in three first-class matches for Punjab, where he has taken 11 wickets. In addition to his bowling, Chahal also contributed with the bat, scoring 83 in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 encounter against Karnataka.<\/p>\n

    Timing and what it means for Rajasthan<\/h2>\n
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    1. RR have completed the acquisition one day before their final league-stage match.<\/li>\n
    2. The match is scheduled against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede on May 24.<\/li>\n
    3. With everything still to play for, Rajasthan\u2019s playoffs position remains within their control\u2014should they secure a win, they will lock in the fourth spot.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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