Watch: Sanju Samson or Superman? RR Captain's Stunning Catch To Dismiss Prithvi Shaw Wins Internet

09.04.2023 - 11:39 sports.ndtv.com

Sanju Samson is one of the trustworthy employees behind the stumps. While playing for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals, the player pulled off a stunning catch to reaffirm his brilliance as a wicketkeeper.

A fuller delivery from Trent Boult during DC's chase of 200 outplayed Prithvi Shaw. The ball which was angled outside by Boult, swung into Shaw and got an outside edge of his willow.

The edge changed the direction of the ball and RR wicketkeeper Samson quickly jumped to his right and took a sensational catch to cut short the innings of Shaw. Watch the catch here: How about THAT for a start!WHAT.

A. CATCH from the #RR skipper #DC lose Impact Player Prithvi Shaw and Manish Pandey in the first over!Follow the match https://t.co/FLjLINwRJC#TATAIPL | #RRvDC pic.twitter.com/rpOzCFrWdQ Talking about the game, Rajasthan Royals defeated Delhi Capitals by 57 runs at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium to register their second win of the season.

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It isn't often that we see the Sawai Mansingh Stadium seeing 200-plus totals. As Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson decided to bat first after winning the toss, there were many who had apprehensions over the decision. However, Samson knew what he had to do. Courtesy of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel's heroics, the Royals put 202 runs on the board while restricting Chennai Super Kings to just 170/6. Even MS Dhoni admitted that the total was too much for his side to chase.

"Not What We Require Right Now...": On Prithvi Shaw's Chances To Make Delhi Capitals Return In IPL 2023, Ricky Ponting's Strong Verdict

Prithvi Shaw's pre-tournament net sessions had convinced Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting that a breakthrough IPL season awaited him but he now has to admit that lot of openers in other IPL teams are performing better than the colourful Mumbai batter. Shaw has been dropped after playing six games and it is unlikely that DC will go back to him anytime soon. "I think it's 13 games (considering IPL 2022 as well) since Prithvi has made a 50 opening the batting for the Delhi capitals. There are a lot of other players at the top of the order with other teams that are playing a whole lot better than Prithvi," Ponting said ahead of team's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday.

"It's Yellow, We Know The Reason...": Sanju Samson On Fans Supporting MS Dhoni In Rajasthan Royals' Home Game

Wherever MS Dhoni is playing in the the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 this time, the spectators seem to support him irrespective of whether it's Chennai Super Kings' home game or not. The 41-year-old legendary skipper has said that this is the 'last phase' of his career. According to several reports, this might be Dhoni's last IPL. He has already retired from international cricket. A few days ago at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, fans turned up in huge numbers to support Dhoni. In Jaipur on Thursday, in the CSK-Rajasthan Royals match, it was not different. RR skipper Sanju Samson, after winning the toss, commented on it.

Watch: Sanju Samson Answers Fan's Call During Selfie Session. Wins Hearts With What He Does Next

One of the fan favourite, Sanju Samson might not be an India regular but his popularity among the masses is soaring through the roof. In an incredibly humble gesture, Samson answered a fan's phone call at the request of another fan during a selfie and autograph session for Rajasthan Royals. Handed the phone to click selfies, Samson suddenly saw the phone ringing. At the request of the fan whose phone it was, the Royals captain answered the phone. What happened next was hilarious.

"He Has Paid The Price...": Prithvi Shaw's Fitness Under Question After Being Dropped By DC

Prithvi Shaw is definitely not going through the best of his times. The batter scored 47 runs across 6 matches for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023 before he was not even named in the list of substitute players during the side's victory against SunRisers Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday. Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has criticised out-of-form batter Shaw. Doull has questioned his fitness and added that the youngster hsa paid the price of not adjusting his game.

Delhi Capitals Predicted XI vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2023: Will David Warner And Co Back Prithvi Shaw?

After getting their first win of IPL 2023 against Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals are all set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in their next clash on Monday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. The David Warner are currently at the bottom of the points table with only one win out of six games. Inconsistent batting performance made the team struggle during the low run-chase of 128 against KKR. As opener Prithvi Shaw has failed to deliver a strong performance in the season, there are chances that the team might call back Sarfaraz Khan into the Playing XI.