Sanju Samson’s valiant effort vs DC in vain as RR suffer second-straight loss, yet to qualify for playoffs

Sanju Samson’s valiant effort went in vain as Rajasthan Royals misplaced their second consecutive match in the Indian Premier League 2024 on Tuesday, May 7. Chasing a goal of 222 in opposition to Delhi Capitals on the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the Royals ended up making 201 regardless of Samson’s 86-run knock from 46 balls.

The guests have been in the hunt when Samson was on the market, hitting bowlers throughout the park. His stroke-filled knock included eight fours and 6 maximums however his knock got here to an finish when he was given out on a detailed name in the sixteenth over. Mukesh acquired Samson’s wicket as Shai Hope took an excellent catch however was very shut to the boundary ropes. 

The third umpire took a take a look at the dismissal however deemed it out. Samson was sad with the dismissal and didn’t wished to depart the sphere both. He went on to have a chat with the umpire and even wished a evaluation, however he was denied of it. After his wicket, the Capitals sensed victory however nonetheless wanted to do some work to get the win below their belt. 

The Royals misplaced wickets in a bundle after that and fell quick by 20 runs on the finish. 

Youngster Shubham Dubey was on the market with Rovman Powell becoming a member of him. RR additionally had Donovan Ferreira however DC then choked the Royals. Khaleel Ahmed acquired Dubey caught at long-on after which Kuldeep got here to bowl his closing over of the day in the 18th over. He acquired Donovan and Ravichandran Ashwin and gave solely 4 runs to in all probability kill the competition. 

With 37 wanted off the ultimate two overs, the Royals had solely Powell on the market. He was new to the crease and on the again of some good bowling by Rasikh Salam in the nineteenth over, the equation got here down to 29 wanted off six balls. Mukesh bowled the ultimate over and acquired Powell on the second ball as the Royals fell 20 runs quick.

This is RR’s second straight loss as they earlier suffered a defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad a couple of days in the past by 1 run. RR have nonetheless not certified for the playoffs. They wanted only a win in the present day to formally e book their tickets for the knockouts however failed on this try.

RR are nonetheless positioned in the second spot in the standings with 16 factors in 11 matches and want a win in the subsequent three video games to sail by means of. Meanwhile, Delhi are again in the playoff race as they’ve pipped Lucknow Super Giants from the fifth spot. DC have 12 factors from 12 matches and keep in the hunt for the knockouts.