IPL 2024: [WATCH] Sanju Samson Stands Ground As Krunal Pandya Misses Riyan Parag’s Catch

In an IPL 2024 match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Jaipur, an amusing incident unfolded involving RR captain Sanju Samson and LSG all-rounder Krunal Pandya. During the sixth over of RR’s innings, with Riyan Parag at the crease alongside Samson, Parag mistimed a shot off Krunal’s delivery, resulting in the ball popping towards the non-striker’s end.

Attempting a caught and bowled, Krunal was denied a wicket as Samson, positioned at the non-striker’s end, stood firm. Despite the missed opportunity, Krunal shared a light-hearted moment with Samson, garnering attention on social media platforms.

Regarding the match, Samson, winning the toss, chose to field first at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. He revealed that Riyan Parag would bat at number four, with Rovman Powell potentially playing as an impact player.

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“We would like to bat first today… Coming back to Jaipur gives positive vibes in the dressing room. Riyan Parag will be our number 4… Powell could come in as an impact player,” Samson remarked.

Contrastingly, LSG skipper Rahul expressed a preference to bat first had they won the toss. He outlined the inclusion of Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, and Naveen-ul-Haq as their four foreign players.

“We would have batted first as well… QdK, Pooran, Stoinis and Naveen-ul-Haq are our four overseas options. The focus is on this game for us at the moment,” Rahul stated.

The playing XIs were confirmed as follows:

Rajasthan Royals Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (Wk/C), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sandeep Sharma, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI: KL Rahul (C), Quinton de Kock (Wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur.

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