Cassian Baliarsingh

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) led by Sanju Samson is doing wonders this IPL season and climbed to the top of the points table with 8 points and an NRR of 1.120. The Pink Army defeated Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 6 wickets at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday.

Jos Buttler returned to form and smashed an impressive century in 58 balls to propel RR to victory. Captain Sanju Samson also smashed a magnificent 69 runs in just 42 balls to help his team secure their fourth consecutive win of the season.

The Kerala wicketkeeper-batsman also trumped Heinrich Klaasen to climb to the third spot in the runs table. With a total of 178 runs, Sanju Samson is currently placed in the third spot with his fellow player Riyan Parag in the second spot with 185 runs and RCB star Virat Kohli in the top spot with 316 runs.

Sanju has scored an impressive 178 runs in just 4 matches this IPL season. Fans are hailing the budding cricket legend for his outstanding performance and tremendous contribution to his team as captain, wicketkeeper and batsman.

He has been an all-rounder for the team and performed well under pressure. Cricket lovers on social media cannot help but heap praises on the right-handed batsman.

“The way Sanju Samson has led his team 4/4 wins, No. 1 in the points table isn’t getting any credit for his captaincy. But, he deserves more,” a fan shared.

Another fan wrote, “I love the smile on Sanju’s face after owning his haters. Sanju at No. 3 leading run scorer in IPL 2024. This is pure cinema.”

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“Sanju Samsonn deserves a lot of credit as well for his performance and RR success 4/4 wins, No. 1 in the points table, he is proving everyone wrong with his captaincy, keeping and batting skills,” shared another fan.

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