IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson fined Rs 12 Lakh for sluggish over-rate towards PBKS

Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson has been fined Rs 12 lakh after his crew maintained a sluggish over-rate in the course of the recreation towards Punjab Kings within the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL 2021).

In a press launch on its official web site, the IPL wrote, “Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has been fined after his crew maintained a sluggish over fee throughout their VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 match towards Punjab Kings on the Dubai International Stadium, Dubai on September 21.

“As it was his team’s first offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over rate offences, Mr Samson was fined Rs 12 lakh.”

Samson’s RR registered a dramatic victory over the Punjab Kings in Dubai on Tuesday, beating KL Rahul‘s aspect by 2 runs after defending 4 within the closing over. 

RR pacer Kartik Tyagi conceded just one run within the twentieth over, taking two wickets to limit the PBKS on 183/4 within the 186-run chase.

Earlier, Rahul had received the toss and invited the Royals to bat as younger opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (49 off 36 balls) and Mahipal Lomror (43 off 17 balls) made key contributions to steer Rajasthan to 185 in 20 overs.

The Kings made a robust begin and by no means appeared shaky all through their chase, with captain Rahul (49), Mayank Agarwal (67) and Pooran (32) all taking part in an necessary position. However, the aspect faltered dramatically within the closing over to concede an in depth defeat.

With the win, Rajasthan Royals (fifth) are stage on factors with Mumbai Indians (4th) with 4 wins and as many losses, however path the MI aspect on NRR.