Sanju Samson heroics guides Rajasthan Royals to victory in IPL 2024 opener vs Lucknow Super Giants

Sanju Samson put in a dominating batting performance as RR defeated LSG in their IPL 2024 opener.

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By HT Sports Desk
Published on Mar 24, 2024 07:49 pm IST 5 Photos
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Rajasthan Royals began their IPL 2024 campaign with a 20-run victory against Lucknow Super Giants, on Sunday in Jaipur.(AP)
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Initially, RR captain Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to bat. Samson hammered an unbeaten knock of 82 runs off 52 balls as RR posted 193/4 in 20 overs.(ANI)
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For LSG's bowling department, Naveen-ul-Haq took two wickets.(ANI)

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Chasing 194, LSG could only reach 173/6 in 20 overs, despite an unbeaten half-century from Nicholas Pooran (64*).(AFP)
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Meanwhile, Trent Boult was in fiery form for RR and took two wickets.(AP)

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