Punjab Kings (PBKS) registered a close win of 4 runs over beat Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a nail-biting thriller that went down to the wire. Despite the magnificent century from the RR skipper, Sanju Samson, he failed to take the team over the line. During his 3rd IPL century, Samson (119 off 63 balls) smashed 12 fours and seven sixes, but in the end, he failed to send Arshdeep Singh’s final ball of the game for the maximum runs as Punjab Kings won the match by four runs.
Talking about his knock during the post-match presentation, Sanju Samson said, “I don’t have words to tell, very close game, came close but unfortunately. I don’t think I could have done anything more, timed it well, but unfortunately couldn’t clear the man in the deep. It’s all part of the game (when asked about the bowlers going for plenty from both sides), we thought the wicket was getting better and we could chase the target down. Despite the loss, I think the team played really well.”
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He further added, “The second part of the innings was the best I ever played. In the first part, I was not timing it very well. I took my time, respected the bowlers, took singles, and got into a rhythm, and then I started to play my shots in the second half. I enjoy my shots but I come back to the present after I play those shots. Sometimes I lose my wicket also, so I just play the same way.”
Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul said he had never stopped believing that they can win as he was well aware of the fact that a couple of wickets will give his side the win.
Describing the same, KL Rahul said, “The game went deep only because me included, we dropped some sitters. We bowled well until about 11-12 overs. We’re used to this, and it’s not something new for us, but a win like this brings the team together. We batted really well and bowled well in patches. We weren’t consistent with the lengths but the bowlers will learn.”
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Rahul was also seen showering praises at Deepak Hooda who hit a 28-ball 64 to lay the foundation of Punjab King’s big total, along with pacer Arshdeep Singh, who dismissed Samson with the final ball of the match.
