Sanju Samson, captaining Rajasthan Royals for the primary time, smashed a 54-ball century in opposition to Punjab Kings on the Wankhede Satdium in Mumbai on Monday. Samson hit 12 boundaries and 5 maximums en path to his third century within the Indian Premier League (IPL). It was his second 100-plus rating in Rajasthan Royals jersey whereas the opposite hundred got here when he was related to Delhi Capitals, then Delhi Daredevils. Samson got here in to bat when Rajasthan Royals misplaced the wicket of Ben Stokes for nought.
Chasing a mammoth complete of 222 in 20 overs, Samson gentle up the Wankhede stadium together with his scintillating knock. Nonetheless, Samson received out within the ultimate over as Rajasthan did not recover from the road.
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Rajasthan wanted 5 off the final supply and Samson hit one to Deepak Hooda at covers.
Impressed by the batting masterclass Samson displayed in Mumbai, many present and former cricketers took to Twitter to applaud the wicketkeeper-batsman.
Samson !!! Lovely to look at !!take them dwelling boy @IamSanjuSamson tremendous ton ! #IPL2021 #RRvsKXIP
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 12, 2021
“Samson !!! Lovely to look at !!take them dwelling boy@IamSanjuSamson tremendous ton ! #IPL2021 #RRvsKXIP,” Yuvraj Singh wrote.
Actually pleased for @IamSanjuSamson nice knock. Prime class #RRvPBKS
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) April 12, 2021
“Actually pleased for @IamSanjuSamson nice knock. Prime class #RRvPBKS,” Jasprit Bumrah wrote.
Naam hello nahi Badla, Shayad kismat bhi badli. Good win for Punjab Kings. Sanju Samson was completely good to hit his third IPL century, however Deepak Hooda was high class. His innings was the distinction. #RRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/O3cYTKCFvq
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 12, 2021
Sanju Samson take a bow @IamSanjuSamson what a sport.. @IPL @StarSportsTamil effectively accomplished Arshdeep nice spell and excellent final over beneath strain
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) April 12, 2021
Should really feel for Sanju Samson! An innings like that actually deserves a W to go together with it
— Shai Hope (@shaidhope) April 12, 2021
Level to notice…Samson got here into bat within the first over and was there until the final ball of the innings. He got here of age tonight I believed. First hundred in a run chase too. Let’s hope he can maintain his type via the size of the IPL.#RRvsPBKS #SanjuSamson
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) April 12, 2021
We have seen some unimaginable stroke play this match already however this @IamSanjuSamson innings is oozing all types of sophistication. Superb knock can he end it off? #IPL2021 #RRVPKBS #sanju #samson
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) April 12, 2021
Rajasthan Royals will subsequent tackle Chennai Tremendous Kings on the identical venue on April 19.
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