Rajasthan Royals had to face defeat for the first time in IPL 2024. Rajasthan Royals maintained a slow over rate during the match due to which captain Sanju Samson was fined Rs 12 lakh. Rajasthan Royals suffered a 3-wicket defeat at the hands of Gujarat Titans in the match played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. This was Gujarat’s third win in 6 matches.
Sanju Samson fined for slow over rate:
By the way, Gujarat Titans put a stop to the winning streak of Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday. IPL said in its statement, “Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson was fined Rs 12 lakh as his team maintained a slow over rate during the match against Gujarat Titans.
The statement further said, “This was the team’s first offense under the IPL Code of Conduct regarding the low over rate offence. So a fine of Rs 12 lakh was imposed on Samson.
Match Details:
Rajasthan Royals got their first defeat in their fifth match. Rajasthan Royals team led by Sanju Samson is still at number-1 in the points table of IPL 2024. At the same time, this was the third win of Gujarat Titans in six matches. The team of Gujarat Titans led by Shubman Gill is stuck at the sixth position in the points table.
Impact on point table:
Despite the loss, Rajasthan Royals have retained their position at the top of the IPL 2024 points table by winning four out of their five matches. Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, achieved their third win in six matches, taking them to sixth place in the points table.
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