In a scintillating display of power-hitting prowess, Rajasthan Royals’ captain Sanju Samson spearheaded his team to a resounding seven-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants in their ninth IPL 2024 encounter. Batting at number three, Samson orchestrated a magnificent innings, smashing 71 runs off a mere 33 deliveries, steering his team to a commanding win.
Sanju Samson’s innings was adorned with seven boundaries and four towering sixes, but it was his audacious switch hit off Krunal Pandya that stole the spotlight. The pivotal moment unfolded during the 15th over of the Royals’ innings, with Samson and Dhruv Jurel steadying the ship after Riyan Parag’s dismissal.
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With Pandya erring in line and pitching one down the leg side, Sanju Samson seized the opportunity, gracefully dropping to one knee and executing a breathtaking switch hit, earning four invaluable runs for his side.
This stroke of brilliance showcased Samson’s versatility and flair, reminiscent of his national teammate Suryakumar Yadav’s unorthodox shot-making skills.
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Fueled by Sanju Samson’s stellar performance and Jurel’s stylish fifty, Rajasthan Royals successfully chased down Lucknow Super Giants’ formidable total of 197 runs in just 19 overs. With this commanding victory, the Royals maintain their position at the top of the IPL 2024 standings, setting the stage for an exciting showdown against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 2.
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Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal
Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul(w/c), Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Matt Henry, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur
