RR names str8bat its official skilling partner, using camera-less bat sensor tech and real-time data to power training, scouting, and on-field performance.
Mumbai: In a defining moment for cricket’s data-driven future, Rajasthan Royals has officially named str8bat as its Skilling Partner for the 2025 IPL season. This partnership cements Royals’ position as the first and only IPL franchise to deeply integrate artificial intelligence and deep-tech across its player scouting, training, and performance programs.
This is not a new collaboration—it’s an evolution. Since 2019, str8bat has quietly powered Rajasthan Royals’ high-performance setup. Now, with this partnership, the Royals are setting a precedent in professional cricket by using technology at the core of their cricketing strategy.
Speaking about the collaboration, Alok Chitre, Chief Business Officer, Rajasthan Royals said, “What makes this partnership meaningful is not just their cutting-edge tech, but how seamlessly it plugs into our philosophy of continuous learning and high-performance. Together, we’re building a model where every insight has the power to shape strategy, accelerate development, and unlock new levels of excellence.”
Speaking about using str8bat in team training, Vikram Rathour, Batting Coach, Rajasthan Royals said, “str8bat’s real-time, data-driven insights allow us to spot micro improvements in technique while also shaping macro strategies that carry through from the nets to live matches. It’s not just about refining a shot—it’s about transforming a player’s entire approach to the game. This could very well be cricket’s Moneyball moment, marking a seismic shift towards data-led decision-making in the sport.”
At the heart of this revolution is str8bat’s patented, camera-less bat sensor, which captures multiple parameters across every shot a batter plays—measuring bat speed, back-lift angle, timing, sweet spot percentage, and more. These insights are delivered in real time and used by the Royals’ coaching staff to create hyper-personalized training plans.
“To be named the official Skilling Partner of Rajasthan Royals is an honor and a huge milestone for str8bat,” said Gagan Daga, Co-founder and CEO of str8bat. “What sets RR apart is their willingness to put data at the heart of their cricketing philosophy. Our tech doesn’t just enhance performance—it transforms how performance is measured, understood, and improved.”
Over the past few seasons, the str8bat sensor has become a non-negotiable part of Rajasthan Royals’ talent scouting camps. Every batter undergoing trials plays with the str8bat device, ensuring a consistent, objective, and high-performance evaluation system. These data sets now influence scouting decisions, auction picks, and developmental pathways.
This approach—deeply tech-integrated, insight-led, and future-focused—is what sets Rajasthan Royals apart. No other IPL team has implemented performance technology at this level of integration and scale.
As cricket continues to evolve, especially in formats like T20 where shot innovation and data precision are critical, str8bat’s presence on the field is as vital as the batters wielding it. Beyond elite cricket, str8bat is also being adopted by grassroots players, amateurs, academies, and national boards to democratize access to world-class performance data.
“We’ve introduced a new language in cricket—one based on objective metrics and deep-tech,” added Daga. “With the Royals, we’re not just helping players train better, we’re reshaping how talent is discovered, nurtured, and elevated.”
str8bat’s platform processes over 25 million data points per month and helping tens of thousands players play better. For more information, visit www.str8bat.com
