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"Need Someone To Raise Finger...": Sanju Samson Doesn't Mince Words After RR's 4-Game Losing Streak

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson wants his team to accept "failures" and urged individuals to raise their hand and display brilliance as the business end of the IPL starts next week. Despite four defeats on trot, Royals, courtesy their superb show during first half of the tourney are on 16 points and through to the play-offs once Delhi Capitals defeated Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday. "To be very honest, we have to sit back and accept that we are going through some failures," Samson told at post-match presentation ceremony after losing to Punjab Kings by five wickets.

Watch: Trent Boult's Priceless Reaction As Yuzvendra Chahal Takes A Stunning Catch vs PBKS

Rajasthan Royals were handed a 5-wicket defeat by Punjab Kings in their IPL 2024 game at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday. A hilarious incident took place during PBKS' chase when when a seemingly nervous Yuzvendra Chahal took a good catch to dismiss opener Prabhsimran Singh. The batter top-edged the ball of Trent Boult in the first over of PBKS' chase of 145 runs. Chahal ran behind from short third man and didn't look in complete control before he somehow managed to take the catch.

Rishabh Pant Or Sanju Samson: Gautam Gambhir Names His Pick For T20 World Cup 2024

As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the T20 World Cup 2024, Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson found a spot each, thanks to their exemplary performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. While both are in the 15-man roster for the global event, only one of them will make the cut for the playing XI for the sole spot behind the stumps. When Gautam Gambhir, current Kolkata Knight Riders mentor, was asked about his preference, he had a clear take.

IPL 2024 Playoffs Race: No Chance For RCB, Experts Have Four Common Picks

The race to the playoffs of IPL 2024 is now picking pace. While Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals have already sealed the berth for themselves, a total of five teams are still in race for the remaining two spots. Chennai Super Kings, SunRisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants are the teams fighting for the top-4 finish. Among the remaining crucial games will be the RCB vs CSK match in Bengaluru on May 18.

RR vs PBKS Highlights, IPL 2024: Sam Curran's Heroic Knock Steers Punjab Kings To 5-Wicket Win

RR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Highlights: Sam Curran starred as Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets in their IPL 2024 game in Guwahati on Wednesday. Chasing a modest target of 145 on a tricky surface at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, PBKS reached home in 18.5 overs, thanks to Curran's unbeaten 63 off 41. Avesh Khan and Yuzvendra Chahal picked two wickets apiece but failed to win the game for their side. Earlier, Riyan Parag's fighting knock of 48 off 34 steered RR to 144 for 9 in 20 overs after the side opted to bat first. For PBKS, Sam Curran, Rahul Chahar and Harshal Patel all picked two wickets each. (Scorecard | IPL 2024 Points Table)

RR vs PBKS, IPL 2024: Skipper Sam Curran, Bowlers Lead PBKS To Five-Wicket Win Over Rajasthan Royals

Skipper Sam Curran played the lead act hitting a well-paced fifty and taking two wickets, as Punjab Kings consigned Rajasthan Royals to a five-wicket defeat in their IPL match in Guwahati on Wednesday. The target was a mere 145, but Kings made heavy weather of it on a sluggish track here but Curran (63 not out, 41b, 5x4, 3x6) had a calm head and skills to lift them to their fifth win of the season. PBKS made 145/5 in 18.5 overs. The Englishman received good support from Jitesh Sharma (22, 20b) as the pair added 63 runs in a fluent fifth wicket partnership.

"Have To Evolve": Ravichandran Ashwin Stands Against Rohit Sharma On 'Impact Player' Rule

The "Impact Player" rule might have come in for sharp criticism in the ongoing IPL, but former India coach Ravi Shastri and senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin have backed it, stating that it leads to more close finishes. The rule, implemented in the competition last season, has been a topic of debate this edition, with some experts and current players saying that it will make all-rounders redundant. "When any new rule comes in, there will be people who will try to justify why that's not right," Shastri said.

Gambhir backs Pant as India's first-choice wicketkeeper at World Cup

Rishabh Pant's middle-order experience can help him edge out Sanju Samson and become India's preferred wicketkeeper-batsman at the Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States next month, former India batsman Gautam Gambhir said.

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"Need Someone To Raise Finger...": Sanju Samson Doesn't Mince Words After RR's 4-Game Losing Streak

Watch: Trent Boult's Priceless Reaction As Yuzvendra Chahal Takes A Stunning Catch vs PBKS

Rishabh Pant Or Sanju Samson: Gautam Gambhir Names His Pick For T20 World Cup 2024

IPL 2024 Playoffs Race: No Chance For RCB, Experts Have Four Common Picks

RR vs PBKS Highlights, IPL 2024: Sam Curran's Heroic Knock Steers Punjab Kings To 5-Wicket Win

RR vs PBKS, IPL 2024: Skipper Sam Curran, Bowlers Lead PBKS To Five-Wicket Win Over Rajasthan Royals

"Have To Evolve": Ravichandran Ashwin Stands Against Rohit Sharma On 'Impact Player' Rule

Gambhir backs Pant as India's first-choice wicketkeeper at World Cup