Classy and clinical. That sums up this run-chase. It was set up by Buttler and Jaiswal in the powerplay, but the Royals lost their way just a bit once the field restrictions were lifted. Samson, though, had it all worked out in his head. He absorbed the pressure at that juncture and when he got along with Jurel, moved through the gears seamlessly.
Jurel deserves his share of credit too, rattling along to 52 off 34 and ensuring that RR never allowed the hosts a sniff. This night, though, belongs to the RR skipper and how he, almost without breaking sweat, got RR past the finish line and has now taken them up to 16 points after just nine matches.
Plenty to ponder for LSG. Their bowling plans and execution left a bit to be desired. Rahul's usage (or lack thereof) of Bishnoi was also puzzling. The leg-spinner bowled just one over (the 16th), even as the others went for runs. The decision to bring Mishra in as an Impact Player worked initially, although that meant LSG then ended up with too many bowlers. Stoinis, despite picking up a wicket in the one over he bowled, did not get a go again, further reiterating how LSG got a few things wrong on the field.
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