NEW DELHI: Skipper Sanju Samson has been fined Rs 12 lakh for his team's slow over rate following the Rajasthan Royals' defeat against Gujarat Titans in a nail-biting IPL encounter on Wednesday.
The Titans, led by Shubman Gill, emerged victorious in a thrilling last-ball finish, ending the Royals' four-match winning streak in the tournament.
An IPL statement confirmed the fine, stating, "Sanju Samson, the Rajasthan Royals captain, has been fined after his team maintained a slow over rate during their TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur on April 10."
"As it was his team's first offence of the season under the IPL's Code of Conduct relating to minimum over rate offences, Samson was fined Rs 12 lakh," the statement added.
In the match, Samson's impressive unbeaten knock of 68 off 38 deliveries, supported by Riyan Parag's blistering 78, the Royals posted a formidable total of 196 for 3.
1/9:Gujarat Titans end Rajasthan Royals' winning streak
<p>Gujarat Titans end Rajasthan Royals' winning streak</p>AFP
2/9:Ending Royals' Winning Streak
<p>Gujarat Titans celebrated a nail-biting victory, halting Rajasthan Royals' four-match winning streak in a thrilling encounter.</p>AFP
3/9:Titans' Dramatic Comeback
<p>Despite Rajasthan's table-topping position, the Titans staged a dramatic comeback in the final five overs, chasing down 73 runs off the last 30 balls.</p>AFP
4/9:Rashid's Heroics
<p>The pressure mounted on Rashid Khan as he thumped the final ball to the boundary, securing victory for the Titans with a total of 199-7.</p>AFP
5/9:The Power of Positivity
Rashid Khan emphasized the importance of positivity, attributing it to the Titans' successful outcome in the match.AFP
6/9:Samson's Humorous Take
<p>Despite defeat, Rajasthan Royals' skipper Sanju Samson humorously pointed out the last ball as the decisive moment in the game.</p>AFP
7/9:Credit to Titans
<p>Sanju Samson credited Gujarat Titans for their exceptional performance in batting, bowling, and fielding.</p>AFP
8/9:Confidence shown by RR
<p>Rajasthan Royals appeared confident initially, with Riyan Parag's fifty and contributions from Samson and Hetmyer, setting a daunting total of 196-3.</p>AFP
9/9:Gujarat's Resilience
<p>Despite initial setbacks, Gujarat Titans showcased resilience, with skipper Shubman Gill's innings and Rashid Khan's heroics leading them to victory, instilling momentum for the upcoming games.</p>AFPHowever, Gujarat Titans, propelled by skipper Gill's fine 72 at the top and a crucial cameo innings by Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan (24 off 11 deliveries), successfully chased down the target on the final delivery of the match.
The fine serves as a reminder to teams to maintain the required over rate standards as per the IPL's regulations, ensuring smooth and timely completion of matches.
(With inputs from PTI)
