Mumbai: Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson, who played a blinder of a 119-run knock on his captaincy debut on Monday said he couldn’t have done anything more to win it for his side in their IPL 2021 opener against Punjab Kings in Mumbai.
Chasing 222, Rajasthan Royals finished four runs short with Samson getting out on the last ball of the match. “I don’t have words to tell, very close game, came close but unfortunately… I don’t think I could have done anything more. I timed it well, but unfortunately couldn’t clear the man in the deep. It’s all part of the game,” said Samson on the post-match presentation ceremony.
Samson hit a breathtaking 63-ball 119 runs against Punjab Kings. His innings comprised of seven big sixes and 12 boundaries. The RR skipper claimed that the second part of his innings was his best knock in IPL.
“The second part of the innings was the best I ever played. In the first part, I was not timing it very well. I took my time, respected the bowlers, took singles and got into a rhythm and then I started to play my shots in the second half,” he said.
“I enjoy my shots but I come back to the present after I play those shots. It automatically happens, when I focus on my skills and watch the ball and react. Sometimes I lose my wicket also, so I just play the same way.” Rajasthan Royals will play their next match against Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals on Thursday in Mumbai.
