Twitter Reactions: Sanju Samson and David Warner light up Hyderabad as the Sunrisers pip Royals in the run-fest
The bowlers were at the receiving end on a flat deck.
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It was carnage at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Almost 400 runs were scored in the game between the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). While Sanju Samson scored a classy century for the Royals, it was batsmanship with top authority from David Warner and Vijay Shankar who helped the home team to seal a steep chase easily in the end.
The mammoth chase of 199 runs began with David Warner ripping apart the opposition bowlers with disdain in the powerplay overs itself. He literally looked unstoppable even as Warner’s partner Jonny Bairstow enjoyed all the action standing at the other end. Within a blink of an eye, the Australian reached the fifty. Maybe he was celebrating the end of his 12-month ban from cricket.
Bairstow also enjoyed his stay on a flat deck as the opening partnership raced past the 100-run inside the first 10 overs. Ben Stokes’ well targetted short delivery brought about Warner’s end who was looking dangerous on 69 with nine fours and a couple of sixes. Bairstow also followed him soon on 45 which brought the Royals back in the game. But the required run-rate was well within control for the home side.
Vijay Shankar and Kane Williamson were new at the crease but they didn’t make much fuss about it. The former’s confidence has increased a lot after playing for India and it showed in his amazing hitting. But there was a collapse as Shreyas Gopal got the key wickets of Shankar and Manish Pandey off consecutive deliveries even as Jaydev Unadkat snaffled Williamson.
However, the required run-rate was always under control and Yusuf Pathan and Rashid Khan finished the game with one over to spare. It was the latter who did it in style with a helicopter shot off Jofra Archer.
Samson century propels Royals
Earlier in the day, it was the duo of Sanju Samson and Ajinkya Rahane which did most of the run-scoring for the Royals after they opted to bat first. Jos Buttler was caught in the trap. Rashid Khan was introduced early in the powerplay to get him and the Afghan spinner castled him in the second delivery of his first over. But then the rebuilding phase started between Rahane and Samson.
The Royals skipper was the aggressor on the day as he played some classic textbook shots to reach the 50-run mark off just 35 deliveries. Samson also got going after the halfway mark as both the players took full toll of some poor and clueless bowling from the Sunrisers. It was surprising to see their bowling attack go for runs. But such was the quality of batting at the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium.
The duo added 119 runs for the second wicket as Shahbaz Nadeem got better of Rahane but not before he scored 70 runs off just 49 deliveries. The score was 134 then in the 16th over and this is where Samson started to put an exhibition of some exquisite stroke-play. He just tore apart one of the best bowlers of the opposition, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who conceded 44 runs in his last two overs.
Even Sandeep Sharma went for plenty of runs as the Royals added 76 runs in the last five overs. Samson smashed the first century of the season to leave the home crowd stunned though the jam-packed crowd applauded his efforts and gave him a standing ovation. He remained unbeaten on 102 off just 55 balls and his knock was laced with 10 classic boundaries and four elegant sixes.
Ben Stokes also made his presence felt in the last over as the Royals ended the innings on 198 runs for the loss of just two wickets after 20 overs. However, all the efforts went in vain as the Sunrisers Hyderabad cantered to victory in the end on a flat deck.
Here’s how Twitter reacted during the high-scoring encounter:
When some one is in the mood like David Warner was even 200 seems a minor total. How distructive his inning was? #SRHvRR
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 29, 2019
Sunny spot on reminding us about the all-round skills; not just the bowling excellence of Rashid Khan. David Warner was in beast mode tonight and his running with Bairstow, electric!! That was impressive from @SunRisers .
— ian bishop (@irbishi) March 29, 2019
What a match, fabulous finish by @rashidkhan_19 👏 #ipl #SRHvRR .
— Hashmat Shahidi (@Hashmat_50) March 29, 2019
Have been treated to such an entertaining match tonight. Batsman have enjoyed this ground & fast outfield. #feelforthebowlers #SRHvRR
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) March 29, 2019
Shankar super impressive. But need to now start finishing off games too. He should’ve taken the team home tonight. #SRHvRR #IPL
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 29, 2019
WARNER 👀👀 #IPL2019
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 29, 2019
What a brilliant innings! Coming from you, I'm not surprised! Many more to come @IamSanjuSamson
— Jalaj Saxena (@jalajsaxena15) March 29, 2019
The things that I have to do to get slightly taller than @TomMoodyCricket!! #SRHvsRR pic.twitter.com/5ZGxmnNQnD
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) March 29, 2019
Sanju …
One Man….Many Shots ..Wonderful innings from Samson
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 29, 2019
Outstanding innings from Sanju Samson. Has been really consistent in the IPL and hopefully his performances are not forgotten and he gets a chance to be in national colours soon #SRHvRR
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) March 29, 2019
I think anything which is got to do with the name “SANJU” is a super hit this year! Special innings… well played #ajju. #SRHvRR #VIVOIPL #GameBanayegaName
— Pragyan Prayas Ojha (@pragyanojha) March 29, 2019
What a game @SunRisers vs @rajasthanroyals well done @IamSanjuSamson for scoring ur 2nd 100 in ipl.. outstanding batting @davidwarner31 looks like u were not away from the game at all.. superb inn @jbairstow21..
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 29, 2019
Vijay Shankar last 10 #IPL inns since 27 Apr 2018… dismissed twice!
0*
54*
17 v RR (bowler: Unadkat)
23*
0*
21*
36*
43*
40*
35 v RR (bowler: S Gopal)
Summary: 269 runs in 167 balls, ave 134.50, S/r 161, 14 fours, 16 sixes#SRHvRR#IPL2019— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) March 29, 2019
.@rashidkhan_19 flexed his muscles after hitting the winning shot.
(Pic-Hotstar) #IPL #IPL2019 #SRHvRR pic.twitter.com/WcQz0YPZZt
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) March 29, 2019
An indian player plays a good innings
*le cricket experts* #IPL2019 pic.twitter.com/94CUdrjgZa
— Pinch Hitter 🇮🇳 (@Anku_2052) March 29, 2019
That first six of Warner sent the crowd in to an inexplicable frenzy…The connect of Orange Army and David Warner is more than just a relation between fan base and star player…They idolize him beyond words…Warner garu please retire at @SunRisers @davidwarner31 🙏🙏 #IPL2019
— …. (@ynakg2) March 29, 2019
Centuries against SRH in the IPL:
2013-2017 – 1 century (by Brendon McCullum in 2015)
Since 2018 – 5 centuries (Gayle, Pant, Rayudu, Watson, Samson)#SRHvRR #IPL2019— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) March 29, 2019
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