END OF OVER:20 | 27 Runs | RR: 217/4 | RR: 10.85
- Sanju Samson92 (45b)
- Rahul Tripathi14 (5b)
- Umesh Yadav4-0-59-0
- Chris Woakes4-0-47-2
5.45pm Sanju Samson for long has been known to play conventional cricket. They said he didn't have the power game, but he's shown what he can do here tonight. Quite a sensational knock that has given Rajasthan Royals an imposing total. The carnage started right at the outset with captain Ajinkya Rahane coming out to play a superb cameo. That intent just had a ripple effect on the others. Stokes disappointed but what does it say of a batting performance when the others fire the team to a massive total? This will be the highest successful chase in IPL history should RCB get there. Join us in 10 minutes.
"This was a good track, a little low to start with. I knew if I spend some time, I will have a good time here," he says. "I always wanted to improve my game. I've never been worried about selection or performance. All I've been bothered about is working on my fitness and game. Rajasthan Royals dressing room and the management have brought out the best in me."
Royals scored 88 from the last five. Samson's contribution an astonishing 58 from 20 balls.
Gaurav Joshi tweets: "Few days ago, Umesh Yadav bowled one of the best spells in his IPL career. His bowling figures today 4-0-59-0."