Big blow for RR: Sanju Samson doubtful for remainder of IPL 2025

Rajasthan Royals have suffered a massive blow in the middle of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. As per the reports in Sportstar, it is learned that skipper Sanju Samson might be doubtful for the upcoming matches.

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson underwent scans on Friday (18th April) after the injury that he faced in the game against Delhi Capitals. The reports claimed that the keeper-batter's availability for the rest of the season will depend on the results of the scans.

Sanju Samson suffered a rib injury while batting against Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2025

Sanju Samson suffered a rib injury while batting against Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2025. During the 6th over of the Rajasthan Royals, the keeper-batter faced discomfort in his ribs and then walked off the field, getting retired hurt at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

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Sanju Samson underwent scans and his availability will depend on the reports. @sportstarweb

— Shayan Acharya (@ShayanAcharya) April 18, 2025

Sanju Samson then didn't come out to bat, and it was speculated that the batter had suffered some serious injury. But after the match, he provided an update, saying that he was fine but wasn't ready to bat.

"It feels alright (His injury). I wasn't just ready to come back and bat. It feels alright now. We will observe it tomorrow and see how it is," Samson said after the match.

Sanju Samson didn't completely play the first three games of the IPL 2025 due to a finger injury

However, him now undergoing scans hints that the injury is much worse than expected. The Rajasthan Royals management would be hoping that the result of the scans comes good; otherwise, it will be a massive blow for the franchise.

Sanju Samson didn't completely play the first three games of the IPL 2025 due to a finger injury. The keeper-batter played only as an Impact player and came to bat. In his absence, Riyan Parag captained the team and did a decent job, winning one game as a leader.

Sanju Samson has slammed 224 runs at an average of 37.33 and a strike rate of 143.58 in the IPL 2025

After the three games, Sanju Samson got the clearance from the NCA and then returned as a keeper and captain from the fourth game. The right-hander also has looked in decent touch with the bat and has been providing his team with vital starts.

In seven games in IPL 2025, Sanju Samson has slammed 224 runs at an average of 37.33 and a strike rate of 143.58 with a top score of 66 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Rajasthan Royals will be next seen in action when they take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Saturday, April 19, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. It remains to be seen if Sanju Samson will be fit for the game or not.

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