Sanju Samson’s Response to Cause of Rajasthan Royals’ First IPL 2024 Loss Shocks Commentator

Rajasthan Royals suffered a setback in their fifth match against Gujarat Titans after securing four consecutive wins. The match in Jaipur turned into a nail-biter and concluded with GT’s Rashid Khan hitting a crucial four on the final ball of the 20th over to successfully chase down a target of 197 runs against RR. This marked the second-highest chase in Jaipur in the IPL, prompting a surprised response from the commentator.

Following the match, RR captain Samson expressed the difficulty of facing defeat and analyzing where the game was lost. He acknowledged the credit due to Gujarat Titans and highlighted the competitive nature of the tournament. Samson also mentioned that he initially felt a score of around 180 would have been challenging, but 196 seemed like a winning total given the conditions.

He believed that their bowling lineup should have been able to defend the target, considering the absence of dew. In terms of the game itself, Gujarat Titans staged a stunning comeback to secure a thrilling three-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals, ending the latter’s unbeaten streak in the tournament. Despite needing 73 runs off the last 30 balls, Titans managed to bring the equation down to just 15 off the last six, ultimately clinching the win with a dramatic four from Rashid on the final ball.