Double blow to Sanju Samson, first defeat of IPL 2024 with fine of lakhs of rupees

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has been fined Rs 12 lakh. Sanju was fined for slow over-rate in the match against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur on Wednesday. Indian Premier League gave this information on Wednesday. In the 17th season of IPL, Rajasthan Royals had to face their first defeat of the season on Wednesday. Batting first after losing the toss, Rajasthan scored 196 runs at the loss of 3 wickets in 20 overs. Gujarat achieved the target of 197 runs by losing 7 wickets in 20 overs.

Gujarat needed 15 runs to win in the 20th over. Rajasthan team remained 5 minutes behind the scheduled over. Due to this, in the last over, instead of 5, only 4 players could send Sanju to the boundary. Rashid Khan of GT led the team to victory by taking three wickets. The IPL official said that this was the Rajasthan team’s first offense this season, hence the least punishment was given as per the IPL code of conduct.

Let us tell you that Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant has been fined for slow over rating in 2 consecutive matches. Pant was fined Rs 24 lakh against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 16th match of IPL. Apart from this, Gujarat captain Shubman Gill was also fined in the match against Chennai Super Kings. Gill was also fined Rs 12 lakh due to slow over rate.