Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson was fined Rs 12 lakh for keeping his team slow and over-speeding during the Indian Premier League match against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur. Royals’ four-match winning streak was snapped by the Shubman Gill-led Titans, who won the match by three wickets in a thrilling last-ball match on Wednesday. “Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson has expressed his gratitude for his team’s performance in the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Sarwai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on April 10. ) was fined for slow over-speeding during the match against Gujarat Titans,” the IPL stated.

“As this is the first time this season that his team has violated the provisions of the IPL Code of Conduct regarding minimum over-rate violations, Samson has been fined Rs 12 lakh,” the statement added.

Samson scored an unbeaten 68 off 38 deliveries and received a brilliant assist from Riyan Parag (78) as Royals posted 196 for 3.

However, GT captain Gill hit a fine 72 at the top and Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan came in for a couple of innings at the back (24 off 11 deliveries) to leave the former IPL champion in the final over Crossed the finish line in pitch.

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