Sanju Samson once again started his IPL campaign with a superb performance of 82 runs as Rajasthan Royals took on Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday In the season opener, the four scored 193 points, which was extremely competitive. Royals skipper Samson hit 6 sixes and 3 fours in his 52-ball knock, with every part of the pitch filled with brilliant strokes. His knock provided momentum and stability to Rajasthan Royals after two knocks in the Powerplay. Riyan Parag (43 balls, 29 balls, 1 four, 3 sixes) also played his part, putting up a 93-run stand for the third wicket to solidify their side, Royals The batting in the game was really good.
Sanju Samson plays first IPL match since 2020:
2020:74(32)
2021:119(63)
2022:55(27)
2023:55(32)
2024: 82*(52)Captain, lead by example.pic.twitter.com/BRcWNbCjoa
——Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 24, 2024
If Samson appeared in his usual style, playing knocks that made him an eye-catcher to watch, Parag looked calm and took advantage of every opportunity that came his way.
India’s most underrated player, he must get a proper chance in the Indian team.
— Faisal Jahangir (@FaisalJahange15) March 24, 2024
Parag started off a little cautiously and his first big hit came in the ninth over when he caught Yash Thakur midway through the first six overs with Samson on the last two balls Hit two more balls and scored 21 points.
Sanju, a very talented person with extraordinary skills and dedication
– Just my thoughts (@NoContextLifeX) March 24, 2024
Parag also got a glimmer of hope in the 29th as Ravi Bishnoi’s turnovers increased but Mohsin Khan failed to grab the ball, though he had enough time to dodge it Get down and position yourself.
Parag’s innings came to an end in the 15th over, when the right-handed batsman had hit a four and a six off Naveen-ul-Haq. Lugged once but bowled it over deep square leg to the substitute fielder (Deepak Hooda).
While Shimron Hetmyer (5) could not trouble the scorers too much, Dhruv Jurel made a quick 12-ball 20 with six and 4 runs out.
However, all this would have been lost if Krunal Pandya (4-0-19-0) hadn’t collided with non-striker Samson in an attempt to latch on to the soft return ball provided by Parag. will not happen.
Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a couple of nice fours early in the match, making it clear that he intends to lead the fightback from Royals, who lost Jos Butt in the second over Jos Buttler.
The English wicketkeeper-batsman hit two fours early on but he was overtaken by Naveen-ul-Haq (2/41), who hit a fuller ball to tease Buttler (11 off 9 balls), by which he gained an outside edge.
KL Rahul stood behind the wicket and took a tough diving catch cleanly despite the presence of other wicketkeepers like Quinton de Kock and Nicholas Pooran.
On a pitch that seemed a bit slow initially, Mohsin (1/45) was in fine form, surprising Jaiswal with a quick short ball that the left-hand batsman looked to pull but was bowled out on mid-on. At 12 minutes, ball No. 24 is studded with three fours and a six.
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