Rajasthan Royals (RR) player Sanju Samson had a solid performance with the bat in the current match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). The game is being played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh.
Sanju Samson’s Solid Start for Rajasthan Royals
Sanju Samson, who regained the captaincy of Rajasthan Royals after the first three games, looked in great form and supported Yashasvi Jaiswal well. The two put on a solid 89-run opening partnership. Samson played some excellent shots, and with his strong start, it seemed like he might score a big innings.
Sanju Samson’s innings came to an end in the 11th over when Lockie Ferguson bowled a fast delivery on the off stump. Samson tried to hit it over the infield but didn’t make proper contact, and the bat twisted in his hands. He ended up sending a simple catch to Shreyas Iyer at mid-off, who made an easy grab. Samson was visibly frustrated with his dismissal, throwing his bat in the air in disappointment.
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Frustration for Samson as He Falls to Ferguson’s Delivery
Sanju Samson scored 38 runs off 26 balls, with a strike rate over 146, hitting 6 fours before getting out. His wicket fell when the team had scored 89 runs.
After Samson’s dismissal, Yashasvi Jaiswal played a brilliant knock, scoring his first-ever half-century in the IPL. He finished with 67 runs off 45 balls, helping Rajasthan Royals set a strong total.
Riyan Parag played a fantastic knock, remaining unbeaten on 43 runs off 25 balls. Shimron Hetmyer also contributed with a quick 20* as Rajasthan Royals reached a total of 205 runs.
For Punjab Kings, Lockie Ferguson was the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for 37 runs. Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen each picked up one wicket. This was the first time a team scored over 200 runs at this venue in the IPL.
