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T20 World Cup: Shai Hope Blasts 82* As West Indies Crush USA By 9 Wickets

admin — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 03:41:39 +0000

Opener Shai Hope blasted an unbeaten 82 as West Indies came back roaring to crush the United States of America by nine wickets in the T20 World Cup Group 2 Super Eight match in Barbados. After bowling out the USA for a mere 128 in 19.5 overs, the West Indies batters went all guns blazing from the word go to knock off the target in 10.5 overs to make 130/1, recording a comfortable win. The win improved West Indies’ standing in the Group 2 points table.

The Caribbean side, which had suffered an eight-wicket hammering from England on Wednesday, is now placed second with two points and a Net Run Rate of 1.814.

Johnson Charles fell for a 14-ball 15 with a couple of fours early on but the pair of Hope (82 not out) and Nicholas Pooran did the job for their side, smacking the USA bowlers all around the park here at the Kensington Oval.

Hope made a mincemeat of the USA bowling as the right-handed wicketkeeper-batter clattered eight sixes and four fours to make 82 not out from just 39 balls, with Pooran reaching 27 not out from 13 balls with three sixes and a four.

Hope remained at the forefront of WI’s chase as he forged a 67-run stand for the opening partnership with Charles and then added another 63 runs unbeaten for the second wicket with Pooran, which came off only 23 balls as the Caribbean side ruled the roost.

Earlier after the West Indies put USA in to bat first, Andre Russell (3.5-0-31-3) and Roston Chase (4-0-19-3) made life tough for the opposition batters.

After an early blow in the form of Steven Taylor (2) who was caught at point by chase of Russell, the pair of Andreis Gous and Nitish Kumar (20) forged a strong partnership to revive USA and take them ahead but they both fell after making their respective starts.

Nitish was trapped leg-before by West Indies spinner Gudakesh Motie for 20 off 19 balls with two fours and Gous, who hit three fours and a six in his rapid 29 off 16 balls, was caught at deep midwicket by Hope off Alzarri Joseph in the eighth over and that was when USA’s decline began.

None of the following USA batters could trouble the West Indies as the tournament co-hosts kept chipping away with regular wickets, denying their opponents any momentum with the bat.

USA skipper Aaron Jones (11) was cleaned up by Chase who looked unplayable. Chase grabbed another wicket when he had the veteran Corey Anderson trapped leg-before for seven.

Harmeet Singh, who had provided fireworks with the bat for the USA against South Africa in the last match, fell for a first-ball duck when Chase had him caught by Charles to ensure West Indies remained on top of the proceedings.

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West Indies vs Papua New Guinea, T20 World Cup 2024: Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports

admin — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 11:49:36 +0000

West Indies (WI) will take on Papua New Guinea (PNG) in Match 2 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2024. The match will be played at the Guyana National Stadium on Sunday. Papua New Guinea are playing their first game of this season. In their last five games, Papua New Guinea have won three games and lost two. West Indies are also playing their first game of this season. In their last five games, West Indies have won four games and lost one.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The average first-innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 156 runs. The pitch at the Guyana National Stadium is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

Weather Report

The temperature will hover around 29 degree C and humidity is expected to be around 74%. Winds at a speed of 2.16 m/s are expected. Light rain is expected which may affect playing conditions.

Fantasy Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

Alei Nao (PNG)

Alei Nao is a bowler with an average of 91 fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and can be a good safe pick for your Fantasy Team. He bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played five matches, he has taken eight wickets.

Charles Amini (PNG)

Charles Amini is an all-rounder with an average of 75 fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent five matches, he has scored 154 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling leg-break and in recent matches, he has taken five wickets.

Assad Vala (PNG)

Assad Vala is an all-rounder with an average of 69 fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and can be a good safe pick for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played five matches, he has scored 35 runs. He is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken six wickets.

Gudakesh Motie (WI)

Gudakesh Motie is a bowler with an average of 66 fantasy points in the last eight games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and can be a good pick for your Fantasy Team. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent five matches, he has taken 10 wickets.

Kabua Morea (PNG)

Kabua Morea is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 62 fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He is a left-arm medium bowler and in the recently played five matches, Morea has taken nine wickets.

Nicholas Pooran (WI)

Nicholas Pooran can be a good pick for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 60 fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played five matches, Pooran has scored 269 runs.

Hiri Hiri (PNG)

Hiri Hiri is a key inclusion to your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 59 fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent five matches, he has scored 44 runs.

Johnson Charles (WI)

Johnson Charles is a batter with an average of 58 fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. Charles is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played five matches, he has scored 141 runs.

Sese Bau (PNG)

Sese Bau is an all-rounder with an average of 56 fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played five matches, Bau has scored 83 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken three wickets.

Andre Russell (WI)

Andre Russell is a must-have pick for your Fantasy Team. Russell has an average of 54 fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a right-handed batter. In the last five matches, he has scored 24 runs. Russell is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm fast and in recent matches, he has taken six wickets.

Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keepers: Johnson Charles and Nicholas Pooran

Batter: Rovman Powell and Hiri Hiri

All-Rounders: Assad Vala, Sese Bau and Andre Russell

Bowlers: Alei Nao, Kabua Morea, Gudakesh Motie and Obed McCoy

Captain: Andre Russell

Vice-Captain: Assad Vala

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KL Rahul Takes Stunner. Sanjiv Goenka’s Reaction Can’t Be Missed – Watch

admin — Wed, 15 May 2024 16:50:12 +0000

KL Rahul took a stunning catch to dismiss Shai Hope during the IPL 2024 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals on Tuesday. During the 9th over of the DC innings, Hope slammed a delivery from Ravi Bishnoi straight to Rahul at cover but the LSG captain was taken by surprise. He spilled the catch for a moment before pulling off a dive and complete it before the ball hit the ground. The catch left the commentators and fans stunned as the stadium erupted and LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka was pictured giving Rahul a standing ovation following the impressive catch.

Taken on the second attempt

Partnership broken thanks to a Klassy catch

Watch the match LIVE on @JioCinema and @StarSportsIndia #TATAIPL | #DCvLSG | @klrahul | @LucknowIPL pic.twitter.com/0EVa392SKT

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 14, 2024

Coming to the match, Ishant Sharma took three wickets after brilliant half-centuries from Tristan Stubbs and Abishek Porel as DC registered a crucial 19-run victory over LSG.

“I feel the wicket remained the same throughout the 40 overs. When we got JFM out in the first over we should have capitalized, but they – Hope and Porel – showed a lot of intent. We did well at the back end and 200 was a par total, we should have chased it down. This has been a problem right through the season – we keep losing a lot of wickets in the powerplay, we never get a solid start to get the likes of Stoinis and Pooran in, that is the big reason why we are in this position.” Rahul said after the match.

DC captain Rishabh Pant also opened up about his team’s chances of reaching the IPL playoffs.

“Definitely Pooran was giving us a hard time. We had certain plans. The total was good enough. We kept on bowling good balls. I would say the start of the season was with a lot of hopes. Some injuries. We are still in contention even after the last game. We had a better chance of qualifying if I would have had a chance to play in the last game. Personally, it was fantastic to come back. Was heartening to see the support from entire India. Was a long time to wait after one-and-a-half years. I want to be on the field all the time. Don’t want to miss any action,” he said at the post-match presentation.

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“Could Have Given Himself Little More Time”: Australia Great’s Message To 3rd Umpire After Sanju Samson’s Controversial Dismissal

admin — Thu, 09 May 2024 16:06:06 +0000

Delhi Capitals registered a brilliant 20-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in a high-scoring IPL 2024 match on Tuesday at the Arun Jaitely stadium. However, this match gained a lot of limelight due to the controversy regarding the dismissal of RR skipper Sanju Samson. Chasing 222, the RR skipper was dismissed in the 16th over after he was caught at long-on by Shai Hope. While completing the catch, Hope came extremely close to the boundary line and some replays suggested that there was a chance that he ended up touching the boundary rope with the ball in his hand.

But, the decision came in the favour of DC and Samson was declared out by the third umpire and had to depart for 86.

This became a controversial scene as even Samson got involved into a heated argument with the on-field umpires. Amid all this drama, former England batter Paul Collingwood stated that the third umpire should have checked a few more angles before delivering his decision.

“Goughy (Michael Gough) is a very good friend of mine. So I am going to defend him (chuckles). Maybe he could have given himself another angle, just to double-check. Because it was so, so close. Those decisions and those moments make a huge difference. So maybe he could have given himself a little bit more time,” Collingwood told Star Sports.

“I know in the IPL, the organisers want to quicken things up, the umpires are being told that they have got to quicken the decisions. I think, on this occasion, a couple of more angles, just to clarify could have put everybody at ease. That might have been the best way to go,” he added.

Talking about the incident, Samson was also fined 30 per cent of his match fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct.

“Samson committed a Level 1 offence under Article 2.8 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct. He admitted to the offence and accepted the Match Referee’s sanction. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee’s decision is final and binding,” a statement from IPL.

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“Surprised How Quickly They Decided”: Ex-India Star Puts Onus On Umpires For Sanju Samson’s Dismissal

admin — Wed, 08 May 2024 15:37:40 +0000

The IPL 2024 match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals grabbed a lot of limelight, due to the controversial dismissal of Sanju Samson. Chasing 222, RR put up a great fight with skipper Samson leading from the front. However, he was caught on 86 by Shai Hope after he tried to smash a shot towards the long-on of Mukesh Kumar‘s delivery. The catch has led to a massive controversy with fans and experts split over whether Hope was able to complete the catch without touching the boundary rope.

The decision went to the third umpire, who then declared Samson out. Many experts and former cricketers gave their take regarding the catch and former India batter Wasim Jaffer also stated that the third umpire should have taken more time before giving the decision.

“With the replays that we saw, I felt he was out. The foot didn’t touch the rope. There wasn’t conclusive evidence. There was an international umpire there. Shai Hope also said that, although obviously, the fielder will say that only. But overall, with how it looked, I felt that was out,” Jaffer told ESPNCricinfo.

“They should’ve taken more time. I’m surprised at how quickly they decided. It was a very important moment in the match. RR’s win depended on that. You could’ve looked at it with 2-3 more angles or a super slow-mo, too. I felt they took a decision in a hurry,” he added.

Apart from Jaffer, former England batter Paul Collingwood also gave a similar opinion and stated that the third umpire should have checked different angles.

“Goughy (Michael Gough) is a very good friend of mine. So I am going to defend him (chuckles). Maybe he could have given himself another angle, just to double-check. Because it was so, so close. Those decisions and those moments make a huge difference. So maybe he could have given himself a little bit more time,” Collingwood told Star Sports.

“I know in the IPL, the organisers want to quicken things up, the umpires are being told that they have got to quicken the decisions. I think, on this occasion, a couple of more angles, just to clarify could have put everybody at ease. That might have been the best way to go,” he added.

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Sanju Samson Dismissal Row: Broadcaster’s Zoomed In Picture Provides Another Angle To Controversy. See Pic

admin — Wed, 08 May 2024 13:02:12 +0000

Shai Hope completes the catch of Sanju Samson during IPL 2024© X (formerly Twitter)

There has been a major controversy surrounding Shai Hope‘s catch to dismiss Sanju Samson during the IPL 2024 match on Tuesday. Hope was dangerously close to the boundary line when he completed the catch at long-in and the third umpire ruled in DC’s favour. However, the decision left Samson upset who ended up having an argument with the on-field umpires. Replays showed that there was a chance that Hope could have touched the boundary line while taking the catch and the whole incident split opinions among fans and experts. Official broadcasters Jio Cinema provided a zoomed in picture of the catch and it has provided a new angle to the conversation as it shows that Hope did not touch the boundary line.

DC kept their IPL 2024 playoff dreams alive with a crucial victory over RR.

Jio Cinema Zoom on Sanju Samson’s dismissal catch out. pic.twitter.com/x3rgM6vsKD

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) May 7, 2024

Samson was fined 30 per cent for “breaching the IPL Code of Conduct” following his argument with the umpires. “Sanju Samson, captain, of Rajasthan Royals has been fined 30 per cent of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during Match 56 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on May 07, 2024,” an IPL statement said.

“Samson committed a Level 1 offence under Article 2.8 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct. He admitted to the offence and accepted the Match Referee’s sanction. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee’s decision is final and binding,” the statement further read.

RR Director Of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara also opened up about the topic.

“Irrespective of that dismissal, we still should have probably seen that game home,” Sangakkara said at the post-match press conference.

“Losses happen. We had a great run at the start of the season. We bowled brilliantly in this game, especially Ashwin but once you make too many casual mistakes, it becomes very hard. At the end of the day it’s about execution,” he told reporters.

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‘Worried’ Delhi Capitals Owner Parth Jindal Reveals Reason For Fiery Reaction To Sanju Samson Dismissal

admin — Wed, 08 May 2024 09:46:18 +0000

Delhi Capitals kept their IPL 2024 playoff dreams alive with a crucial victory over Rajasthan Royals but the win was not without a bit of controversy. Sanju Samson looked in brilliant form but he was dismissed for 86 and Shai Hope‘s catch to end his innings has sparked a massive debate among both fans and experts. Replays suggested that Hope was quite close to the boundary line when the catch was completed but the third umpire decided to rule in DC’s favour. It result in an argument between the on-field umpires and Samson with DC owner Parth Jindal’s reaction to the incident also going viral.

Following the catch, Jindal meet Samson and in a video posted by Delhi Capitals on their social media accounts, both of them can be seen having a conversation.

Our Chairman and Co-owner, Parth Jindal, caught up with Rajasthan Royals’ captain Sanju Samson & owner Manoj Badale, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium last night, after what was an exceptional contest of cricket. Parth also extended his congratulations to the RR skipper on being… pic.twitter.com/k47zwB7nzR

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) May 8, 2024

Parth Jindal himself reacted to the video and also explained his passionate reaction.

Was lovely interacting with Manoj and Sanju – was incredible to witness his power hitting at the Kotla – he got us all extremely worried and hence the animated reaction when he was out! Had the pleasure of congratulating him as well. Great win by our boys! https://t.co/6luOM4UnTe

— Parth Jindal (@ParthJindal11) May 8, 2024

DC rode half-centuries from Abishek Porel and Jake Fraser-McGurk to post a total above 200 and a disciplined bowling attack made sure that RR fell well short of the target.

“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.”

“The DC opener (Fraser McGurk) came out and did what he has done through 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 said after the match.

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“Umpires Are There…”: DC Coach’s Clear Verdict On Samson Dismissal Row

admin — Wed, 08 May 2024 08:58:15 +0000

Sanju Samson reacts after his dismissal against Delhi Capitals© BCCI

Delhi Capitals assistant coach Pravin Amre believes that umpire’s decision should be respected when it comes to the controversy over Sanju Samson‘s dismissal during the IPL 2024 match against Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday. Samson, who was playing on 86, played a lofted shot straight down the ground off the bowling of Mukesh Kumar but Shai Hope ended up completing the catch at long-on. However, he was extremely close to the boundary line and replays showed that there was a chance that he touched the boundary line before the catch was completed. The third umpire ruled in DC’s favour resulting in Samson getting involved in a heated argument with the on-field umpires regarding the matter.

There has been a lot of conversations surrounding the matter but Amre believes that it was a close call and considering the technology available, the umpires’s decision is the final decision.

“In IPL some moments are very crucial, and it was a deciding moment in the game. Sanju was batting so well. We have to give credit to the way Hope judged that catch. Umpires are there, and there is so much technology. We also thought from the dugout that he has (touched the boundary) but it (happens) in the game, and the umpire’s decision is the final decision. It wasn’t an easy catch, it was really travelling. After the game also I spoke to him and he said the ball came very, very fast,” Amre told reporters.

DC kept their IPL 2024 playoff dreams with a crucial victory over RR.

“The way our bowlers executed at the back end was the main positive and it was really good to see. We will try to learn from every game. Even when we lose or win, we will keep our head down and keep moving forward. As always Kuldeep delivered which was great to see. It was close to par and at the same time we were thinking that if we can restrict them to 200 that would be fair and that was the thought process,” DC captain Rishabh Pant said after the match.

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Kumar Sangakkara Breaks Silence On Sanju Samson’s Dismissal, Says “Depends On…”

admin — Wed, 08 May 2024 06:14:15 +0000

After losing to Delhi Capitals by 20 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in IPL 2024, Kumar Sangakkara, the director of cricket at Rajasthan Royals, believes his team should have won the match despite the dramatic dismissal of captain Sanju Samson. Samson slammed a scintillating 46-ball 86, where he was timing all of his eight fours and six sixes like a dream. His fine knock came to an end on the fourth ball of the 16th over in dramatic circumstances when Shai Hope took a screamer of a catch at long-on, balancing himself just millimetres before the boundary ropes off Mukesh Kumar.

The third umpire Michael Gough checked a couple of angles without finding evidence of Hope’s boots coming in contact with the boundary rope, with the decision given as out. Samson had begun walking back after seeing the replays, but on seeing ‘OUT’ flashed on the screen, he walked up to the umpires in protest and even tried to take a review, but it was in vain.

“It depends on replays and angles; sometimes you think the foot has touched. It is a difficult one for third umpire to judge. The game was at a crucial stage; what happens in cricket is you have different perspectives. At the end of the day, you have to abide by the decision third umpire has made.

“If we have some other kind of opinion, we will share and sort it out with the umpires. Irrespective of that dismissal, we should have won the game. But Delhi played really well and fought till the end. They were very smart with their bowling at the back-end,” said Sangakkara in the post-match press conference.

Later on, Samson was fined 30 per cent of his match fees for a Level 1 offence under Article 2.8 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which talks about showing dissent at a decision made by the umpires. “On-field umpires have to go by what TV umpire say. At the end of the day, all the players have to abide by it. There’s a lot of pressure out in the middle on players and officials, so we try to sort it out the best way we can,” added Sangakkara.

Pravin Amre, the DC assistant coach, praised Hope’s athletic effort at the deep to take Samson’s catch. “In IPL, some momentums are very crucial and it was a decider moment in the game. Sanju was batting so well in the game and we have to give credit to the way Hope judged and balanced for the catch.

“Plus, umpires are there, so there’s a lot of technology, and their decision is the final decision. I will give credit to Hope as it wasn’t an easy catch. I spoke to him after the game and he said he anticipated it as the ball came very, very fast,” he said.

With 471 runs in 11 matches, Samson has been consistently amongst the runs for RR, including hitting five half-centuries, to be at third place in the Orange cap race. Amassing runs at a consistent rate was broadly identified as an issue with Samson in past seasons, something which is on display this season, apart from not being dismissed by spin and more importantly, upping his strike-rate whenever needed, as said by Sangakkara.

“The biggest thing about this season for Sanju is, he’s having a lot of clarity about the way he should bat. There are certain stages of the game that he seems to lose a little bit of concentration, which we’ve addressed from past seasons. He’s really bought into it and into his role, not just as a captain but also when he bats just as a batter. (He’s) kind of changed his mindset about the importance of rest and recovery, rather than just training all the time and being tired mentally and physically. So he’s really enjoying that.

“The rest is just his exceptional ability. He’s a very special player and when he is fresh and focused, there’s nothing that he really can’t do. I think his qualities are exceptional. He is a very humble, grounded guy.

“Not much on social media, he likes his privacy. He really cares for the rest of the group. So those are great qualities to have apart from his talent and skill. So, I think, he’d be exceptional in that group going into the World Cup. Again, he’s just exceptionally talented against both pace and spin. High pace doesn’t bother him, turn doesn’t bother him. It’s just the case of focusing and trusting the areas that he scores in and really keeping the intent going.

“It’s not just about the sixes and fours, it’s also about making sure a good ball goes for one or two. But again, he can play any shot in the book. He’s got great power to clear the boundaries, and he’s just exceptionally gifted against spin,” explained Sangakkara.

He signed off by not taking sides in who between Samson and Pant should be India’s main wicketkeeper-batter in the upcoming T20 World Cup. “I think he’s already in the World Cup squad, right? I don’t know, really. That’s really up to Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma and how they see the combination. But he’s made his case, so hopefully he’ll have a good run in the World Cup.”

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“Shai Pakde Hain”: Delhi Capitals’ Instagram Post Is Viral Amid Sanju Samson Dismissal Row

admin — Wed, 08 May 2024 04:57:13 +0000

Shai Hope completes the catch of Sanju Samson during IPL 2024© Instagram

Delhi Capitals took to social media to post a picture of Shai Hope‘s controversial catch to dismiss Sanju Samson during their IPL 2024 match on Tuesday. “Shai Pakde Hain,” DC posted on their Instagram handle along with the picture. The catch has led to a massive controversy with fans and experts split over whether Hope was able to complete the catch without touching the boundary rope. Samson, who was batting on 86, slammed the shot straight back to Hope at long-on but replays showed that there was a possibility that the fielder ended up coming in contact with the boundary rope. The third umpire ruled in DC’s favour leading to a heated argument between Samson and the on-field umpires.

Coming to the match, DC kept their IPL 2024 playoff dreams alive with a victory over RR.

“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.”

“The DC opener (Fraser McGurk) came out and did what he has done through 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 said after the match.

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