Last 12 months’s finalists, Rajasthan Royals pulled off a memorable run chase towards defending champions Gujarat Titans, handing them their second straight loss at residence. It was their skipper Sanju Samson who led from the entrance, scoring a 32-ball 60 to put the muse of a tough run-chase that was completed by Shimron Hetmyer. Lavishing reward upon Samson, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh in contrast him to none apart from the good MS Dhoni whereas advocating his case for normal game-time within the Indian nationwide cricket crew.

“We’ve seen another captain’s knock from Sanju. I have said in the past and still believe that he should be a regular feature in the Indian national side (in white ball format). He plays spinners and fast bowlers with equal ease. He knows how to absorb pressure and is a strong-willed player. He has faith in his abilities, just like MS Dhoni,” stated Harbhajan on Star Sports.

While defending a goal of 178, Gujarat Titans had the very best begin within the second innings as skipper Hardik Pandya and Mohammed Shami dismissed the lethal duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler had been again within the pavilion with the scores of 1(7) and 0 (5) respectively.

Devdutt Padikkal and Sanju Samson got here in to regular the sinking ship of the Rajasthan’s innings. Sanju Samson began to speed up from one aspect whereas Padikkal targeted on strike rotation. But Rashid Khan got here in together with his expertise to interrupt the partnership as Padikkal ended up dropping his wicket for a rating of 26(25) in 8.3 overs.

Riyan Parag got here in to help Sanju however Rashid Khan wasn’t within the temper to permit Rajasthan an opportunity to make a comeback. Parag went again to the pavilion with a rating of 5 (7).

Rajasthan’s skipper nonetheless went on to play in response to his personal will and made GT bowlers dance to his tune. Shimron Hetmyer and Sanju Samson introduced Rajasthan again into the sport, with the previous remaining unbeaten because the Royals completed off the chase with 4 balls to spare.

With ANI inputs