After Rajasthan’s recent IPL loss to Gujarat, its captain, Sanju Samson, is under more pressure. Rajasthan had looked like they were going to win the match, but they lost because of careless bowling towards the conclusion of the game.
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The Loss of Rajasthan and the Penalty of Sanju Samson
Rajasthan was blamed for losing the IPL match on Wednesday because they could not keep their bowling under control at crucial junctures. The strain on Sanju Samson increased as a result of this inability to manage the game’s tempo. Samson had to pay a fine of Rs 12 lakhs because of the team’s slow overrate.
Match Specifics and Repercussions
Rajasthan’s four-match winning streak came to an end in the encounter, as Gujarat defeated them by three wickets. Rain further postponed the game, making things more difficult for both teams. Due to the slow overrate, the game went long beyond midnight. The minimum penalty was imposed by the IPL for this first infraction. Subsequent infractions, however, can incur harsher fines or other sanctions.
Performance of Sanju Samson and Post-Match Analysis
Even though the team lost, Sanju Samson’s individual performance was nonetheless impressive. With an astounding 68 runs off 38 balls, he made a substantial contribution to Rajasthan’s 196-run total. But Rashid Khan’s heroics in the final innings and Shubman Gill’s solid batting display finally proved to be enough to win Gujarat.
Samson voiced his displeasure after the game and acknowledged the difficulties of losing such a closely contested battle. “I lost the match with the last ball,” he thought to himself. Talking right now is quite challenging. It is difficult for any captain to give an explanation for the team’s defeat. Maybe, as the dust settles, I’ll be able to explain why we lost more clearly. Gujarat deserves congratulations for winning. My goal is to grow from this setback and steer the squad in the right direction going forward.” In
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In addition to snapping their winning streak, Rajasthan’s loss to Gujarat has raised questions about Sanju Samson’s leadership. The team needs to come together and take what they’ve learned from this experience to improve for the next games as the captain comes under increasing criticism
