Sunrisers Hyderabad SRH beats Royal Rajasthan, Samson scores 86 runs in IPL match no.56, but no mean

IPL 2024, DC vs RR IPL highlights: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals -Jake Fraser-McGurk launched an all-out attack on Rajasthan Royals bowlers after Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to field in match No.56 of the Indian Premier League at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The DC opener smashed a 19-ball half-century to help DC post 78-2 in the powerplay. However, RR bowlers staged a comeback by getting two wickets in the first six overs. With DC missing David Warner, Axar Patel was promoted up the order after Shai Hope’s unfortunate run-out. Opening the innings for Warner-less Delhi Capitals, Abishek Porel played a quick-fire knock of 65 while Tristan Stubbs’ crucial cameo of 41 off 20 balls powered Pant and Co. to 221-8 in 20 overs. Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin emerged as the pick of the bowlers. The RR star bagged three wickets and leaked 24 runs. Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal became the first Indian bowler to complete 350 wickets in the shortest format at Delhi.

In the pursuit of the daunting 222-run target at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Rajasthan Royals (RR) faced early setbacks as Yashasvi Jaiswal fell victim to Khaleel Ahmed’s delivery, departing for just 4 runs off 2 balls in the opening over. Rasikh Salam, the Impact Player, struck soon after to dismiss the in-form Riyan Parag, while Axar Patel accounted for the dangerous Jos Buttler during the powerplay phase.

However, RR found hope in their captain, Sanju Samson, who launched a blistering counterattack, smashing 86 runs off a mere 46 deliveries. His aggressive innings kept RR in the hunt, instigating a thrilling chase. Shai Hope’s crucial catch to dismiss Samson in the 15th over generated discussions and deliberations within the RR camp.

Following Samson’s departure, the responsibility to steer RR to victory fell on the shoulders of Rovman Powell. However, the momentum shifted in favor of Delhi Capitals (DC) during the pivotal 17th over, orchestrated by Kuldeep Yadav, which tilted the balance in DC’s favor. Mukesh Kumar then delivered a nerve-wracking final over, showcasing heroic bowling to secure a 20-run triumph for the Capitals.

Despite Samson’s valiant effort, RR fell short in their chase, unable to overcome DC’s imposing target, thus culminating in a thrilling victory for Delhi Capitals in this pulsating encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.