Samson collected the flat throw to his left and got low to throw it back onto the stumps. The throw came in from the deep from Tanush Kotian.

Mullanpur: Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson truly drew the cameras towards him and reminded the selectors that he is still good enough to make the T20 World Cup squad when he came up with a brilliant effort to run out Liam Livingstone at Mullanpur on Saturday during an IPL game. The run out would have reminded fans of MS Dhoni. Samson collected the flat throw to his left and got low to throw it back onto the stumps. The throw came in from the deep from Tanush Kotian. This happened off the last ball off the 18th over.

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Meanwhile, the Royals came up with a good show after winning the toss and opting to bowl. They have restricted the Punjab Kings to 147 for eight in 20 overs. Avesh Khan and Keshwav Maharaj picked up two wickets apiece, while the Kings really missed their regular captain Shikhar Dhawan at the top of the order.

This should be an easy chase for the Royals, who are yet to lose this season. They have the golden chance of making it five out of five.

“We’ve made a target to not think about the goal, focus on the process, work on building the team and we’re doing well. A lot of challenges outside as well, we’ve many players missing from tonight’s game. 90% of the game was good – Jos isn’t 100%, Ash bhai is having a niggle, so Rovman and Tanush Kotian come into the XI,” Samson said after winning the toss.