IPL 2021: Openers Almost Finished Off The Game In The Powerplay – Sanju Samson Lauds RR Openers After Win Over CSK

Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings by 7 wickets in the 47th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Winning the toss and bowling first, Rajasthan Royals conceded a lot of runs. Especially the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opener Ruturaj Gaikwad dominated the RR bowling unit, as he smashed a 60 ball century and helped CSK post 189 runs on the board.

Chasing the target Indian youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal and West Indies veteran Evin Lewis demolished the Chennai Super Kings bowling unit. In just 32 balls they added 77 runs. After they got out Shivam Dube took the responsibility and played aggressive knock and helped Royals clinch the victory.

We are aware of the abilities of the people we have in our batting line-up – Sanju Samson

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson during the post-match presentation said that they are aware of the abilities of players available in the camp. He stated:

“We are aware of the abilities of the people we have in our batting line-up. That’s why it’s disappointing when we lose. The wicket was behaving really well in the last 3-4 overs, so we knew it’d be much better in the second innings. I am happy I guessed it (pitch getting better in the second dig) right.”

Further, Sanju lavished praise on Evin Lewis and Yashasvi Jaiswal for playing excellent knocks in the powerplay. He asserted:

“They have been giving good starts, they almost finished off the game in the powerplay. Very happy for Jaiswal, we are very sure he’ll make it big. He keeps on eating (laughs).”

Further, Sanju Samson also told that they were planning to add Shivam Dube to the team for the last two or three games and he signed off by praising Ruturaj Gaikwad for smashing a sensational century. Sanju Samson elaborated:

“We have been discussing about Dube in the last 2-3 games. We thought today might be his day. He has been working hard in the nets. Unbelievable batting by Gaikwad. There’s no risk the way he plays. Very happy he scored a hundred, respect him. We are not thinking too far ahead, one game at a time.”

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