In the IPL 2023 match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings on Wednesday, Sanju Samson shattered a document made by India veteran Ajinkya Rahane. In the match performed at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, the Rajasthan Royals skipper began his innings with a six to depart behind Rahane within the record.
Before the match, Samson was simply two runs wanting turning into the main run-scorer for Rajasthan Royals in T20 video games. By hitting a six, Samson scored 3102 runs and surpassed former RR participant, Rahane who scored 3096 runs to top the record. Interestingly, In IPL, Samson is already the main run-scorer for RR.
Here’s the record of the top 5 run scorers for RR in T20s:
- Sanju Samson – 3130* runs
- Ajinkya Rahane – 3098 runs
- Shane Watson – 2474 runs
- Jos Buttler – 2377 runs
- Rahul Dravid – 1324 runs
Earlier within the match, Rajasthan Royals received the toss and opted to bowl. Punjab Kings set a goal of 198 runs. It’s price noting that Guwahati is internet hosting the primary IPL recreation by being the house floor for Rajasthan Royals. The pitch on the Barsapara Cricket Stadium is a batting paradise. There have been no IPL video games performed on the venue and solely 3 T20Is have been held right here. The earlier T20I held right here was between India and South Africa and that witnessed 458 runs being scored for the lack of 6 wickets.
Rajasthan Royals Playing XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Devdutt Padikkal, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, KM Asif, Yuzvendra Chahal
Punjab Kings Playing XI
Shikhar Dhawan(c), Prabhsimran Singh(w), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Nathan Ellis, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
