GT spoil Hardik's MI return, Samson's Royals trump Rahul's LSG

The Indian Premier League (IPL) kicked off its 2024 season with a doubleheader on Sunday, delivering two nail-biting finishes. Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 20 runs. Sanju Samson (82* off 52) anchored the Rajasthan Royals' innings, smashing a half-century to propel them to a strong 193/4 against the Lucknow Super Giants. Lucknow's chase faltered despite Nicholas Pooran's valiant effort (64* off 38). Trent Boult (2-35) and Yuzvendra Chahal (1-26) picked up crucial wickets for Rajasthan, restricting Lucknow to 173/6 and securing a comfortable victory. In the second match, Mumbai Indians fell short of their target yet again against Gujarat Titans at their fortress, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Watch this video for IPL highlights. Hindustan Times Videos brings all the News for the Global Indian under one umbrella. We break down news from across the globe from the unique lens of a Rising India. Tune in for Explainers, Opinions, Analysis and a 360 degree view of big events in India and the World which impact your present and future. Follow the Hindustan Times Channel on WhatsApp for News Alerts, Top Stories and Editor picks. Join Us Today - https://www.bit.ly/3PQ4kSv Subscribe to the Hindustan Times YT channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. Visit our website https://www.hindustantimes.com/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/htTweets Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hindustantimes