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Sanju Samson and Hardik Pandya (Source - Twitter)
An interesting incident happened during the clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, which was played on Sunday, April 16 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In this match, when captain Sanju Samson was single-handedly leading RR's innings, GT skipper Hardik Pandya was seen giving him an epic staredown.
During Mohammed Shami's over, Hardik suddenly came close to Samson and was seen saying something very slowly. After this RR’s skipper looked at Hardik and moved forward by shaking his neck in gestures. Here Hardik kept staring at Sanju for a few moments but the good thing here is that during this Sanju did not lose his temper and remained calm. Now the video is going viral on social media and some fans have trolled Hardik for this behaviour.
Watch the video here:
— Cricbaaz (@cricbaaz21) April 16, 2023
Talking about the match, batting first, Gujarat Titans scored 177 runs after losing 7 wickets in 20 overs. In response, RR had lost its opening pair in the first three overs itself. On the first 17 balls, the RR lost two wickets while scoring only four runs. From here, Samson and Devdutt Padikkal steadied the ship but both were playing slowly.
A brilliant all-round performance by Rajasthan Royals
But later, Samson brought Rajasthan's slow and poor start back on track by hitting back-to-back three sixes against Rashid Khan. In the end, Ravichandran Ashwin smashed Mohammed Shami for a six and a four. The equation was down to 7 off the last over and Shimron Hetmyer smoked one over cow corner to ensure RR finally get the better of GT and then Hetmyer took Rajasthan to the destination. Rajasthan Royals achieved the target of 178 runs against Gujarat with four balls remaining.
Samson scored 60 runs in 32 balls and Hetmyer scored 56 runs in 26 balls and helped the team to win the match by three wickets. However, RR might not include Riyan Parag in the next match as he has failed to provide anything special for the team so far, he also failed against GT as he got out after scoring only 5 runs
Here’s how fans reacted:
Hardhik Pandya! Success hitting on his head! Sarcastic laugh at Sr Bowler Shami to egoistic post match presentation talks now sledging against captain of other team a shame
— Mohan S (@MohanS57080247) April 17, 2023
Sanjjjuuuuuu coool
— Shaee (@SChilliyil24815) April 17, 2023
It is really sad to see that many Indian Players now are not showing any Sportsmanspirit. True Champion is one who wins on his merits. It was not there in Indian team till 2000. Now it is spread like wild fire. I don't want to mention the players with negative emotions.
— Muralidharan Nair (@Muralid70126966) April 17, 2023
Sanju is the man of the match , pandi don't give ur muscle 💪 it will flaten
— franklin (@franky977) April 17, 2023
Because every one knows. Good that Sanju has given a fitting reply. Aussies are not the favourites among the Cricket world for their attitude only. One has to learn the importance of mutual respect from the greats like Cortny Walsh , V
— Muralidharan Nair (@Muralid70126966) April 17, 2023
Once chapri always chapri
— Kirankumar panchal (@Kirankumarpanc1) April 17, 2023
Chapri.. trying to act like he is super cool like dhoni.. 🤣
— Pradeep Abothu (@abothu_pradeep) April 17, 2023
Shows the guys a born loser . Kudos Samson
— Parameswar (@Parameswar65) April 17, 2023
Unnecessary by Hardik,he thinks no end of himself. He is not worth it !!!! Good reaction Sanju mate
— Calve Sateesh (@calvesateesh) April 17, 2023