Sanju Samson smashes 38-ball 68* versus Gujarat Titans: Key stats
Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson played a sensational 68*-run knock versus Gujarat Titans in match number 24 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on Wednesday. RR were reduced to 42/2 after 5.4 overs before Samson and Riyan Parag built the innings. The pair added 130 runs for the third wicket. Samson and Shimron Hetmyer helped RR post 196/3 in 20 overs.
Samson plays captain's knock
It was a solid effort from Samson, who faced 38 balls for his 68 (SR: 178.95). His knock consisted of seven fours and two sixes. Samson played as per the situation and focused on a sturdy stand alongside Parag, who was dropped twice early on. The two kept RR's scorecard moving with some sheer power-hitting. Samson smashed his third fifty in five innings.
Samson averages 82 in IPL 2024
As per ESPNcricinfo, Samson's 68* takes him to 246 runs from five matches at 82 in the ongoing IPL season. His strike rate is 157.69. He owns 10 sixes and 24 fours. Overall, Samson has raced to 4,134 runs from 157 IPL matches at 30.39. He struck his 23rd IPL fifty (100s: 3). For the Royals, Samson owns 3,457 runs at 31.14.
A record stand against the Titans
As mentioned, Samson and Parag added 130 runs for the third wicket. It is now the second-highest stand for the third wicket of the RR in the IPL. Notably, it is the highest stand for any wicket against GT in the IPL.
