Sanju Samson has been in outstanding form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, amassing 471 runs in 11 matches at an impressive strike rate of 163.54 and an average of 67.29. His stellar performances earned him a spot in the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup 2024.

In a recent match, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper showcased his prowess by scoring?? 86 runs off 46 balls against Delhi Capitals (DC). His exceptional innings garnered praise from fans and various sports personalities, prompting RR director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara to commend the star player.

Kumar Sangakkara hopes a good World Cup campaign for Sanju Samson

During the post-match conference following the DC vs RR match, Sangakkara discussed the potential performance of Sanju in the upcoming global event. Notably, Rishabh Pant was also included in India’s squad as a second wicketkeeper-batter, sparking a debate over which of the two players will feature in the team. Addressing this, the former Sri Lankan cricketer stated that the decision will ultimately rest with India’s head coach, Rahul Dravid and skipper, Rohit Sharma. However, Sangakkara emph?asized that Sanju has solidified his position through his performances on the field.

“It’s really up to Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma and how they see the combination. But he (Sanju) has made his case, so hopefully he’ll have a good run in the World Cup,” Sangakkara said in the post-match presentation.

Later, Sangakkara highlighted that Sanju has disp?layed a clear and focused approach, addressing the concerns that had hindered his performance in the last few seasons.

“With Sanju, the biggest thing about this season for him is having a lot of clarity about the way he should bat, there are certain stages of the game that he seems to lose a bit of concentration, which we’ve addressed from past seasons,” he added.

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Sanju’s performance in T20Is

Making his T20I debut for India in 2015 against Zimbabwe, the 29-year-old batter has played 22 innings, accumulating 374 runs at a strike rate of 133.09 and an average of 18.70. While these statistics may not be overly impressive, fans remain optimistic about the player’s potential, especially considering his exceptional form in the seventeenth season of the lucrative league.

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In the 56th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, Delhi Capitals (DC) clinched a 20-run victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR). Being asked to bat first, DC posted a formidable total of 221 runs for 8 wickets. Stellar performances from Jake Fraser-McGurk (50 off 20), Abhishek Porel (65 off 36), and Tristan Stubbs (41 off 20) powered their innings.

During the chase, RR’s Sanju Samson showcased brilliance with the bat, smashing 86 runs off 46 balls. Despite Samson’s remarkable innings, which featured 8 fours and 6 sixes, RR couldn’t find support from the rest of their batting lineup, ultim?ately falling short of the target. With this victory, DC kept their hopes alive for qualifying for the playoffs.

Delhi Capitals in the points table

At present, DC occupy the fifth spot in the team standings, having accumulated 12 points, albeit with a worrisome net run rate (NRR) of -0.316. Despite sharing the same points with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), DC find themse??lves positioned below these teams due to their inferio?r NRR.

Playoffs qualification scenario for DC

DC need to emerge victorious in their remaining matches to secure a spot among the top four teams in the league stage. This would elevate their points tally to 16 and significantly enhance their chances of qualification. However, even if DC can manage to win just one out of their last two games, they could still qualify. In this scenario, their qualification would rely on favourable results from other teams’ matches to accomplish their objective.

Dependence on other teams

If DC manage to win only one of their two remaining matches, they will conclude the league stage with 14 points and have the opportunity to secure either the third or fourth position. In such a scenario, DC’s fate would hinge on the outcomes of matches involving CSK, SRH and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). If any two of these teams reach 16 points, DC ?would be eliminated from contention.

Key factor of NRR

However, there’s still a chance for DC to qualify even if they lose both of their remaining games. In this case, their qualification would rely on their net run rate. With SRH facing LSG, one of these teams would secure at least 14 points and claim the third position. For DC to sneak into the top four, they would require CSK and the loser of the LSG vs SRH clash to lose all their remaining matches. It will result in three teams finishing with 12 points each, and the net run rate would then become the deciding factor.

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Upcoming games of DC

Following their victory against RR, Delhi are set to take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on? May 12. Their final league stage?? match will be against LSG at their home venue on May 14.

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Delhi Capitals (DC) secured a hard-fought victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) by a margin of 20 runs in a tense match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Tuesday. With this win, DC have climbed to fifth position on the points table, hinting at a ?potential turnaround in their fortunes.

The match was full of challenges for the Capitals, particularly in the second innings when they grappled with the task of containing the relentless onslaught from Sanju Samson. Until the 15th over, the visitors seemed to have the situation under co?ntrol. However, the momentum shifted dramatically for the Royals when their key player, Samson, departed.

In the pivotal 16th over, Samson attempted a big shot off Mukesh Kumar‘s delivery, only to find Shai Hope stationed at long-on, who seemingly caught the ball near the boundary ropes. While there was a controversy about whether Hope’s foot touched the rope, the decision flashed ‘OUT’ on the big screen. Despite Samson’s visible frustration, he had to make his way back to the pavilion, taking RR’s hopes of victory along with him.

Kuldeep Yadav’s supportive story for Sanju Samson

After Sanju’s remarkable innings of 86 runs off 46 balls went in vain, Kuldeep Yadav, the standout bowler for DC, took to social media to share a heartfelt tribute to the RR skipper. On his Instagram story, Kuldeep posted a picture of himself alongside Sanju, captioning it with “Chetta,” a term in Malayalam that translates to “elder brother.” Fans responded positively to this gesture from the spinner, expressing their appreciation for his empathy and sportsmanship.

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Kuldeep’s match-winning spell

Kuldeep demonstrated his prowess by taking the wickets of RR batters Donovan Ferreira and Ravichandran Ashwin in the 18th over of the second innings. Securing two crucial dismissals in a single over, Kuldeep played a pivotal role in snatching victory away from RR. The 29-year-old cricketer earned the Player of the Match award for?? his outstanding performance, finishing with impressive figures of 4-0-25-2.

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In a closely contested Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 encounter, Delhi Capitals (DC) emerged victorious, securing a hard-fought win against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 20 runs in Match 55 on Tuesday (May 7). Despite a valiant effort from Sanju Samson, whose aggressive innings of 86 runs in 46 balls kept RR in the hunt, they were unable to chase down th?e challenging target set by DC.

Jake Fraser-McGurk and Ishan Porel lay the foundation for DC

DC commenced their innings with a dynamic display of power-hitting, led by Jake Fraser-McGurk, who set the tone with a blazing half-century. Abhishek Porel complemented his partner’s aggressive approach with a well-compiled innings, anchoring the middle order with calculated strokes. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, DC managed to post a formidable score of 221/8, courtesy of crucial contributions from Tristan Stubbs and Gulbadin Naib in the latter overs.

Ravichandran Ashwin’s crafty spin

Facing a daunting target of 222 runs, the Rajasthan Royals’ bowling unit faced an uphill task against the Capitals’ formidable batting lineup. Trent Boult and Sandeep Sharma provided early breakthroughs to stem the flow of runs, while Ravichandran Ashwin’s crafty spin yielded three crucial wickets in the middle overs. Despite their efforts, the Royals struggled to contain the Capitals’ aggressive onslaught, conceding a challenging total at the end of the innings.

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Sanju Samson’s heroics keep RR’s hopes alive

In pursuit of 222 runs, RR’s innings got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets to the pace duo of Khaleel Ahmed and Mukesh Kumar. Jos Buttler and Samson attempted to stabilize the innings with determined knocks, but DC’s bowlers continued to apply pressure with disciplined lines and lengths. Despite a valiant effort from Samson, who played a scintillating knock of 86 runs, and contributions from Riyan Parag and Shubham Dubey, RR fell short of their target, managing to reach?? 201/8 in their allotted 20 overs.

DC’s bowling unit holds nerve despite Samson’s assault

DC’s bowling attack produced a disciplined performance, restricting the Royals’ batting lineup with consistent line and length. Khaleel’s fiery spell yielded crucial breakthroughs, while Mukesh and Kuldeep Yadav provided valuable support with timely wickets. Rasikh Salam‘s impressive spell in the middle overs added further pressure on RR, preventing them from building substantial partnerships.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

A season to remember for S?anju Samson. Consistency of the highest level 👏

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 7, 2024

Well played Sanju Samson. You have my respect pic.twitter.com/9nBGhKtwUp

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 7, 2024

Totally injustice for sanju samson. The catch was not clean at all. Feeling sad for sanju samson ..!!#SanjuSamson pic.twitter.com/IDXbLisbyh

— Haroon Mustafa (@CRICFOOTHAROON) May 7, 2024

Kuldeep what a bowler! #DCvRR

— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) May 7, 2024

Talk about firepower!! Incredible knocks by Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abhishek Porel, and Tristan Stubbs to help @DelhiCapitals put up a big total!!

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 7, 2024

DC DID WHATTTTTTTTTT

— best girl (@awkdipti) May 7, 2024

Mcgurk doing things what cricket twitter e??xpected Prithvi Shaw would do

— arfan (@Im__Arfan) May 7, 2024

More time taken to confirm it's not wide than they took on that catch decision. This is shamelessness.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) May 7, 2024

DC win by 20 runs and stay alive in the playoffs race: //t.co/uOk3Wvn0uX #cricket #IPL2024 #DCvRR #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/9FWMxKfVPE

— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 7, 2024

It’s in his eyes. It always is. That burning desire to not only do well for his team, but?? push 10 others around him to Never. Give. Up.

It’s in his eyes. It always is.

What a fight, Sanju Samson. 👏 pic.twitter.com/UiiCRsGj64

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 7, 2024

Qila Kotla Hat-trick completed with a 𝚁𝙾𝚈𝙰𝙻 win 💙 pic.twitter.com/iMb8AoCH9u

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) May 7, 2024

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In the upcoming match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on the Rajasthan Royals (RR). After suffering a setback in their previous match, DC will strive for victory, whereas RR are eager to secure a win ??to confirm their spot in the playoffs.

The clash between DC and ?RR will be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

IPL T20 Stats and Records at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium

• Total matches: 87
• Matches won batting first: 40
• Matches won batting second: 46
• Average score batting first: 166
• Highest total recorded: 266/7 (20 Overs) by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals
• Lowest total recorded: 83/10 (17.3 Overs) by Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings
• Highest score chased: 187/3 (16.4 Overs) by Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report:

The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium favours batters, offering many opportunities for scoring runs due to its dry conditions and short boundaries. As the match progresses, the pitch tends to dry out ?even further, creating favourable conditions for spin bowlers. Therefore, teams winning the toss often choose to bat first, aiming to post a formidable total and successfully defend it against their opponents.

Delhi Weather Forecast:

Tuesday’s weather forecast for Delhi bodes well for the match. There is no forecast for rain, although the sky may have some clouds. Humidity levels are anticipated to be approximately 22%, providing comfortable playing conditions. The wind is expected to be mild, with a speed of 6 kmphr, while the temperature is projected to reach around 36 degrees Celsius.

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Squads:

Delhi Capitals: Ri??shabh Pant (c), Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Lungi Ngidi, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar, Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, Ricky Bhui, Kumar Kushagra, Rasikh Dar, Jhye Richardson, Sumit Kumar, Shai Hope, Swastik Chhikara

Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c & wk), Jos Buttler, Shubham Dubey, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Riyan Parag, Rovman Powell, Kunal Singh Rathore, Abid Mushtaq, Ravichandran Ashwin, Donovan Ferreira, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Nandre Burger, Yuzve??ndra Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Kuldeep Sen.

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In the upcoming Match 56 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Delhi Capitals (DC) are poised to battle against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi ??on Tuesday (May 7).

In their recent outing, Delhi experienced a crushing defeat at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), conceding by seven wickets. Meanwhile, Rajasthan’s previous match ended in heartbreak, as they suffered a narrow one-run loss in a thrilling encounter against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

DC vs RR: Head to Head Records:

• Since the inaugural season of the IPL in 2008, DC and RR have locked horns a total of 28 times.
• Their encounters have been characterized by fierce competition, with RR holding a slight lead, securing victory in 15 matches, while DC have notched up 13 wins.
• Over their recent six encounters, RR have maintained the dominance, with victorious in 5 games each.
• At the Arun Jaitley Stadium, DC have historically dominated, boasting a clear edge with five victories compared to RR’ 3.

Delhi Capitals (DC) Overview:

DC have endured a rollercoaster season, clinching victory in five out of eleven matches while suffering defeats in six encounters. This sees them currently occupying the sixth spot in the points table, with a rather disappointing run rate of -0.442. Consistency has proven elusive for the Capitals, posing as a significant challenge throughout their campaign. Particularly, the bowling department, spearheaded by Anrich Nortje, has faltered, failing to live up to expectations. Now, their path to the playoffs is laden with obstacles, as they must s??ecure victories in all their remaining fixtures while also relying on favourable outcomes from other teams.

DC’s probable playing XI for the IPL 2024 game against RR:

1. Prithvi Shaw
2. Jake Fraser-McGurk
3. Shai Hope
4. Tristan Stubbs
5. Rishabh Pant
6. Sumit Kumar
7. Abhishek Porel
8. Axar Patel
9. Kuldeep Yadav
10. Anrich Nortje
11. Khaleel Ahmed

A Closure Look:

• In a formidable lineup, Shaw spearheads the batting attack with his explosive stroke play, setting the tempo for the team’s innings. Fraser-McGurk’s composed presence brings stability to the middle order, alongside the consistent performances of Hope. Stubbs, a dynamic all-rounder, enhances the team’s versatility with his ability to contribute with both bat and ball.
• Pant’s lightning-fast glovework behind the stumps is matched only by his powerful hitting when at the crease. Sumit’s mature approach with the bat adds depth to the batting lineup, while Porel’s all-round skills provide valuable contributions in crucial moments.
• In the bowling department, Axar’s crafty spin and Kuldeep’s wrist spin offer essential variety and trickery to the attack. Nortje’s express pace poses a constant threat to opposition batters, while Khaleel’s swing bowling adds finesse and completes the formidable bowling lineup.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) Overview:

RR have showcased regal form in the 17th edition of the IPL, currently occupying the second spot in the points table with eight wins out of 10 matches. Their stellar performance thus far suggests that securing a playoff berth is well within their grasp, requiring just one victory from their remaining four fixtures. However, concerns have arisen regarding the effectiveness of their spin attack, featuring stalwarts Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin, whose bowling prowess has shown signs of waning with high economy rates in recent ?outings.

RR’s probable playing XI for the IPL 2024 game against DC:

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal
2. Jos Buttler
3. Sanju Samson
4. Riyan Parag
5. Shimron Hetmyer
6. Rovman Powell
7. Dhruv Jurel
8. Ravichandran Ashwin
9. Yuzvendra Chahal
10. Sandeep Sharma
11. Trent Boult

Squad Characteristics:

Jaiswal and Buttler forge a formidable opening duo, renowne??d for their ability to ignite the innings with explosive starts. Sanju Samson lends stability to the middle order, anchoring the innings with his reliable batting. Parag and Hetmyer inject firepower and adaptability into the lineup, capable of accelerating the scoring rate when needed. Powell and Jurel bolster the batting depth, ensuring resilience during challenging phases of the game.

In the bowling department, the spin tandem of Ashwin and Chahal assumes a pivotal role, b??amboozling batters with their guile and knack for taking crucial wickets. Sandeep and Boult headline the pace attack, ??utilizing their swing and seam movement to trouble opposition batters and maintain pressure on the opposition throughout the innings.

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