Rajasthan Royals will have to wait for the official confirmation of their participation in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs, as they suffered their second consecutive defeat on Tuesday (7 May), losing out to Delhi Capitals by 20 runs. The result, however, could have been very different, had it not been for the untimely dismissal of skipper Sanju Samson.
Chasing a big target of 223 runs, Rajasthan were looking on course to achieve what would have been their ninth victory, as after 15.3 overs, their score read 162/3. Requiring 51 runs off the last 21 deliveries, Rajasthan were regarded as the favourites, courtesy of how Samson was batting – having accumulated 86 runs in 45 deliveries.
Although he appeared livid with the decision, Samson did not offer a comment on the veracity of the catch after the match, but did claim the game was in the Royals’ hands.
Sanju Samson
Despite having a formidable bowling unit, Rajasthan conceded 221 runs. Praising Delhi’s batting, Samson added:
Sanju Samson
Need To Keep the Momentum Going: Sanju Samson
Despite not having earned the official confirmation yet, Rajasthan’s playoffs berth appears to be a foregone conclusion. However, two consecutive defeats might have started ringing panic alarms.
Speaking on what his team needs to do to get back to winning ways, Samson said:
Sanju Samson
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