Sanju Samson led the Rajasthan Royals to another win in IPL 2022 last night at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. It was his first win as RR captain against the Royal Challengers Bangalore team. Playing against RCB at the MCA Stadium, Samson made some great captaincy moves and decided to give the last over to Kuldeep Sen when he had someone like Trent Boult available.
In the previous IPL season, Sanju Samson was slightly unlucky because a majority of the star foreign players from the Rajasthan Royals squad made themselves unavailable to play or were injured. Hence, fans could not witness how Samson performs as a captain with a full-strength squad available.
This time, Sanju has a very strong squad, and he has made great use of the resources he has. In the match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Samson’s team managed to defend 144 runs. Uncapped bowler Kuldeep Sen stole the show with a four-wicket haul, while experienced off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin bagged a three-wicket haul.
Speaking with the host broadcasters after the match, RR captain Samson said:
“It was a pleasing win, especially after the start we were off to. The entire team and the support staff has always backed Riyan Parag and today he showed why. I think we were 10-15 runs short on this surface. I think we were waiting for a match where the lower order would step up.”
Twitter reacts as Sanju Samson backs Kuldeep Sen in a big game against Royal Challengers Bangalore
Kuldeep Sen was the game-changer for the Rajasthan Royals. Making his comeback to the playing XI, the uncapped Indian pacer picked up the wickets of Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell off successive deliveries. He then dismissed the dangerous Wanindu Hasaranga and big-hitter Harshal Patel to complete his four-wicket haul.
Here’s how fans on Twitter reacted to Samson’s captaincy and Sen’s bowling:
Giving the final over to Kuldeep Sen , when Boult had an over left.
— Saran R S (@CricaholicJammy) April 26, 2022
Skipper @IamSanjuSamson is showing how to back and impart confidence to newcomers. That's how you lead and gain faith of teammates.#RRvsRCB #IPL2022 #CricketTwitter
Outstanding spell bowled by Kuldeep Sen. His bowling figure in this match (3.4-0-20-4) against RCB in low scoring game. pic.twitter.com/r3xJwy6qIA
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) April 26, 2022
Two in two for Kuldeep Sen, gets Maxi for golden duck. Great from Sanju to have a slip.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 26, 2022
Take care of Kuldeep Sen @rajasthanroyals
— DIVYANSH¹⁷ ॐ (@ImDivyansh_17) April 26, 2022
Nice to see two young uncapped Indian players Riyan Parag and kuldeep Sen playing leading roles for Rajasthan Royals.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) April 26, 2022
Anyone questioning His Captaincy now..? 😏
— Shefin Gonzalvas (@mallutribe) April 26, 2022
This Lad is a Classy Skipper 😍
Way to go dear @IamSanjuSamson 💪🏻#IPL2022 #RajasthanRoyals #rr #IPL #captain #SanjuSamson #sanju #Cricket pic.twitter.com/WcLUwQDu2i
Underrated Captain #SanjuSamson , as a fan just waiting for One good inning from Sanju. #HallaBol
— Intersection wing (@Iam_manka) April 26, 2022
HATRICK win for Rajasthan Royals, credit goes to captain sanju samson.. #SanjuSamson #IPL2022 #HallaBol
— Rajesh Gaonkar (@GaonkarRajesh1) April 26, 2022
Captain Sanju is just amazing with his Bowling choices n field placements#HallaBol
— Rockstar MK (@RockstarMK11) April 26, 2022
Sanju Samson already won as a captain when he did'nt give Trent Boult a death over to bowl.
— Vaishnavi ✨ (@SubtleShimmer_) April 26, 2022
