CSK vs RR: Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals registered their first win towards (*12*)MS Dhoni‘s Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk in 15 years as they gained the nail-biter by 3 runs. RR bowler Sandeep Sharma held his nerves underneath testing situations and produced deadly yorkers to disclaim Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja one other win at their dwelling. However, RR obtained a blow as their skipper Samson has been fined for breaching a Code of Conduct.
IPL launched a media advisory and knowledgeable that Samson has been fined Rs 12 lakh for sustaining a sluggish over-rate throughout his facet’s encounter towards CSK. “Rajasthan Royals have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during their TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match 17 against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai on Wednesday. As it was the team’s first offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, captain Sanju Samson was fined Rs 12 lakhs,” the assertion launched by IPL famous.
Samson’s workforce was one step forward of CSK because the latter fell one hit quick of one other win. The victory takes RR to the highest of the factors desk and have 3 wins in 4 video games. Meanwhile, Chennai have 2 in 4.
After the match, Samson mirrored on his workforce’s efficiency. “You need to credit the boys. The bowlers kept their calm at the end and bowled really well, we also held on to our catches. I don’t have good memories at Chepauk, never won here, and wanted to to be on the right side today. The ball was gripping and hence, we brought Zampa in as the impact player. We had a good powerplay as we got Ruturaj out and the thought was if we can get out of the powerplay without giving away too much then we have the spinners who can do the job for us,” Samson mentioned after the match.
Samson additionally opened on the ultimate few overs tussle between the 2 sides. “The last two overs were tense, I tried to push it deep but you are never safe with that guy (Dhoni). You have to respect that guy and to what he can do. Nothing works against him,” he added.