The IPL 2024 clash between the Delhi Capitals and the Rajasthan Royals ignited a significant debate surrounding a controversial catch executed by Shai Hope to dismiss Sanju Samson. Samson, at an impressive 86 runs, struck Mukesh Kumar’s delivery straight down the ground, only to be caught deep by Hope.
However, as Hope completed the catch, the proximity to the boundary line raised doubts, with some replays suggesting a potential touch on the boundary rope with the ball in his grasp.
Samson, unconvinced by the outcome, engaged in a heated exchange with the umpires. The cameras captured an animated reaction from DC owner Parth Jindal, repeatedly exclaiming “You’re Out,” drawing criticism from internet users.On the cricketing front, the Delhi Capitals capitalized on half-centuries by Jake Fraser-McGurk and Abishek Porel to amass another 200-plus total, which they defended adeptly courtesy of a disciplined bowling performance.
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Reflecting on the match, Samson remarked, “I think we had it in our hands, it was like 11-12 runs per over, it was achievable, but these things happen in IPL. Yes, we are doing both the things fine, we will like to stick to what the conditions demand, 220 was 10 runs extra to chase, if we had conceded a couple of less boundaries, we would have made it through.”
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“The DC opener (Fraser McGurk) came out and did what he has done throughout the tournament, we still came back well. We have lost three games but all those games have been really tight, we have been playing remarkably well, we have to do some fine-tuning and make a comeback, we need to keep the momentum going.”
“Yes and No actually, you have to give credit to someone like Stubbs who batted well against Sandeep, who has been bowling very well in the last 10-11 games, he scored 2-3 sixes extra against my best bowlers who are Yuzi Chahal and Sandeep Sharma. We have lost the game, we have to find out where we lost the game and we need to keep moving,” Samson elaborated post-match.
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