IPL is a match of wonderful margins the place one drop-catch or perhaps a single misfield inflicting an additional run can flip the tables on any cricket group when the opposite one is having their day. Similar factor occurred when RR had been chasing 222 for win carried by captain Sanju Samson on the run. After shedding Jaiswal early and Buttler cheaply within the powerplay, Samson made certain to maintain his group within the combat till he batted.
At the top of 15 overs, RR stood at 159-3, with 63 runs wanted off the ultimate 5 overs. Samson launched a robust shot down the bottom in the direction of lengthy on. Shai Hope, stationed at deep, made a calculated leap to assert the catch, teetering dangerously near the boundary rope. He managed to keep up his stability throughout the subject of play, and DC’s fielders erupted in celebration. (WATCH: Carnage From Jake Fraser-McGurk, Smashes Avesh Khan For 4,4,4,6,4,6 During DC vs RR IPL 2024 Match)
However, the catch was instantly below scrutiny, with the choice referred to the TV umpire. After cautious examination from a number of angles, the TV umpire confirmed it as a clear catch. Yet, doubts lingered among the many RR dugout, in addition to the vast majority of followers and cricket pundits watching. Many suspected that Hope’s foot may need brushed towards the boundary rope at some stage.
Internet was livid with the choice and here is how they reacted…
The controversial dismissal of Sanju Samson.  pic.twitter.com/0pbvbY5Zd1
 Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 7, 2024
Sanju Samson was sad with the choice by the third umpire. pic.twitter.com/7cxCBORnjT
 Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 7, 2024
Sanju Samson was clear not out
 Feet of Shai hope clearly touched the rope twice however Most pathetic determination third Umpire
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 ICT Fan (@Delphy06) May 7, 2024
The degree of umpiring is utter nonsense in IPL
Feeling for Sanju Samson.
This was a transparent Six #DCvsRR pic.twitter.com/reSPAd0ia9
 Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) May 7, 2024
Sanju Samson was clearly a Not Out. We can clearly see he was touching the rope.
 Feel for the Captain of RR#SanjuSamson
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 Ehtisham Siddique (@iMShami_) May 7, 2024
Kuldeep Yadav’s game-changing seventeenth over mixed with Mukesh Kumar taking key wickets on the essential factors stored Delhi Capitals alive of their hunt for a spot within the playoffs following their 20-run win over Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday on the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Kuldeep in his seventeenth over conceded simply 4 runs and picked two wickets which helped DC take benefit within the remaining moments of the sport. DC scored 53 runs within the remaining three overs whereas the Royals managed solely 20 runs which performed a key function of their defeat and on the identical time stored DC’s hopes alive.
While chasing 222, the Royals adopted an analogous strategy of going berserk within the powerplay regardless of shedding a few wickets. Jos Buttler got here in as an influence substitute for the guests and didn’t make a lot of an influence together with Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Jaiswal discovered the fence on the primary ball of the primary over however Khaleel Ahmed struck on the following ball to dismiss the younger opener. The World Cup-bound opener’s dismissal launched Rajasthan skipper Sanju Samson who went all weapons blazing.
Buttler discovered two boundaries and tonked a most earlier than Axar breached by means of his defence and dislodged his stumps within the remaining over of the powerplay. RR ended the powerplay with a rating of 67/2. The Royals skipper went on to forge a 36-run stand with Riyan Parag (27) after which a 59-run stand with Shubham Dubey. (With ANI inputs)
