Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has heaped reward on his Rajasthan Royals workforce, calling their efficiency in opposition to Sunrisers Hyderabad ‘very clinical.’ Riding on Jos Buttler’s century and good bowling efficiency led by Chris Morris and Mustafizur Rahman, RR registered a 55-run victory over SRH.
“I think it was a very clinical performance. We started well in the powerplay and just stuck to our plans,” Samson mentioned within the post-match ceremony.
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Put into bat, Rajasthan Royals misplaced Yashasvi Jaiswal’s wicket early to Rashid Khan however Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler stabilised their innings. The wicketkeeper-batsmen duo stitched a 150-run partnership for the second wicket.
Absolutely, it’s at all times a pleasure to bat with Jos. When Jos goes on, it’s at all times a great sight for us,” Samson added.
Jos Buttler took the initiative of the innings because the Englishman went onto rating his first T20 century of his profession. He made 124 from 64 balls and his innings consisted 11 fours and eight sixes. The right-hander struggled within the first half as he managed his first 50 runs in 39 deliveries.
“I tried to stay in and keep the belief that something will click. It’s a small ground. The more balls you face you can capitalise in the end. That’s been the theme of the IPL – players who are consistent have shown us,” Buttler mentioned after the match.
His captain, nonetheless, missed out on a half-century by two runs.
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This was Rajasthan Royals’ third win of the season from seven matches and this win leaves RR within the fifth place within the factors desk.
“I think we haven’t won as many matches as we would have liked, but it can be funny in the IPL. One ball can change the result,” mentioned Samson.
Rajasthan Royals now play high-flying Chennai Super Kings on the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednbesday fifth May.
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