Big blow for Rajasthan Royals! Skipper Sanju Samson retires hurt mid-innings vs Delhi Capitals

Sanju Samson walks off the sector. (Video seize)

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals suffered a significant blow throughout their Indian Premier League 2025 conflict in opposition to Delhi Capitals on the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday as captain Sanju Samson walked off retired hurt in seen discomfort through the sixth over of their run chase.
Samson, who was in terrific contact, had simply hit a 4 and a six off the primary two balls of the over bowled by DC spinner Vipraj Nigam. However, on the very subsequent supply — a no-ball — he tried a fierce slash and missed. Immediately after the shot, he clutched his facet and known as for medical consideration, indicating ache in his ribs.
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Despite receiving therapy and taking strike for the free-hit, Samson clearly wasn’t snug. He hit the ball in direction of long-on however didn’t try a run. In seen ache, the RR skipper determined to stroll off after scoring 31 off 19 deliveries, laced with three sixes and two fours. He had earlier stitched a fast 61-run opening partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal in simply 5.3 overs.
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Earlier, Delhi Capitals posted a aggressive 188/5, powered by impactful knocks from Axar Patel (34 off 14) and Tristan Stubbs (34 off 18). Abhishek Porel top-scored with 49, whereas KL Rahul chipped in with 38. Jofra Archer was the choose of RR bowlers with 2 for 32.
Samson’s harm now casts a shadow over RR’s marketing campaign, with updates awaited on the severity.