Many controversies are emerging one after the other in IPL. Another controversy came to light in the match played between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals in Delhi on Tuesday. There was a lot of commotion at the wicket of Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson. The entire incident happened in the 16th over.
Controversy over Shai Hope’s catch
Actually, Rajasthan Royals team, which came to chase the big target of 222 runs, was in a good position till the 15th over. Sanju Samson scored 86 runs in 45 balls with the help of 8 fours and 6 sixes. In this over of Mukesh Kumar, Sanju was trying to hit a big shot on the fourth ball, Sanju hit it towards long on, but the fielder Shai Hope standing here kept his eyes fixed on the ball and he came very close. Boundary fence and took the catch.
Sanju asked for review but did not give it
The third umpire looked back for review. Seeing this, the third umpire decided that Shai Hope had maintained his balance while taking the catch. His foot did not touch the boundary. However, Sanju believed that Shai’s foot had touched the boundary. In such a situation, he started talking to the umpire about this. Sanju had also appealed for review against it. However, his demand was not accepted.
There was p.c in the camp of Delhi Capitals
After this a lot of drama happened on this wicket. When Sanju Samson started talking to the umpire, Ricky Ponting sitting in the dug out was also seen saying something. Delhi Capitals owner Parth Jindal also looked very excited. He was seen making gestures that showed he was in excitement. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals coach Kumar Sangakkara looked disappointed with this decision.
Rajasthan lost as soon as Sanjuna was out
After Sanjuna’s dismissal, Rajasthan Royals’ hopes were also dashed. The team lost this match by 20 runs. After Sanju, Shubham Dubey, Donovan Ferreira, Ravichandran Ashwin and Rovman Powell were also out. Royals team could score only 201 runs in 20 overs. Even the commentators were surprised by this wicket of Sanju Samson.
