Rajasthan Royals pulled off a heist against Gujarat Titans during their fifth match in the Indian Premier League. On Sunday, April 16, while competing at the Narendra Modi Stadium, RR chased down 178 runs after trailing by 4 wickets for 55 runs in the 11th over of the match. Sanju Samson, the captain of the Royals, and the batter Shimron Hetmyer both gave outstanding efforts to assist the team pull off a magnificent victory that cemented their position atop the league standings.
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When Samson blasted three sixes off Afghan spinner Rashid Khan in the game’s 13th over, the outcome was altered. One of the greatest bowlers in T20 cricket history, Khan conceded 46 runs in his four-over effort while taking two wickets. Shimron Hetmyer took full advantage of the momentum shifting in Rajasthan’s favour by scoring a quick 56* off 26 balls, earning player of the match honours.
The captain’s performance was praised by Rajasthan Royals coach Kumar Sangakkara, who added that Rashid was surprised by the captain’s ability to counterattack.
“Skipper, you didn’t just get us through the powerplay; that Rashid Khan over, and the way you continued from there, that changed the game. The best T20 spinner in the world, according to some, was absolutely taken off guard by their best bowler. It just goes to show that anything is possible when you’re in the game. No matter if it’s Muralitharan, Shane Warne, or Rashid Khan. When we are playing the game, it doesn’t matter. We play the game, not the person. Sangakkara remarked in the dressing room, “Brilliantly done.
source from: msn.com
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