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IPL 2024: Sanju Samson Penalised For Slow Over Rate In RR’s Last-ball Defeat To GT
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson has been fined Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over rate during their last-ball three-wicket defeat to Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Samson made an unbeaten 68 off 38 deliveries and shared a crucial 130-run stand with number four batter Riyan Parag (78) as RR made an imposing 196/3 in their 20 overs.
In reply, GT skipper Shubman Gill made 72 while Rashid Khan starred with a cameo of 24 not out off 11 balls, including hitting a four on the last ball off Avesh Khan, to give the visitors’ a thrilling win and snap RR’s unbeaten streak in the tournament, also their first loss at home.