Sanju Samson was left devastated after Rajasthan Royals lost to Gujarat Titans. The hosts were in a winning position until the 15th over of the innings, but sensational hitting from Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan not only dismissed RR but also secured their team's third win.
Rajasthan was guilty of not completing their 20 overs on time and was penalised by the on-field umpires. Samson's side were allowed to field four instead of five fielders outside the thirty-yard circle in the final over of the innings.
This also played a key role in their defeat. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has fined the RR skipper INR 12 Lakh for maintaining a slow over rate during their match against Gujarat Titans.
After winning the toss, Shubman Gill invited the Royals to bat first. Although Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler were dismissed early, Samson and Riyan Parag managed to take the score to 196/3 in 20 overs.
Parag was the top scorer with 76 runs, hitting 5 sixes and 3 fours in his 48-ball innings. Sanju remained unbeaten, scoring 68 runs off 38 deliveries, including 7 fours and 2 sixes.
Chasing 197 for a third wicket, Shubman added 72 runs to the total. He hit 6 fours and 2 sixes and faced 44 deliveries.
But it was Shahrukh (14 off 8), Tewatia (22 off 11), and Rashid (24 not out off 11) who won the match for the Titans.