Twitter reacts as Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag's 130-run stand lifts RR to 196 against GT

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Published at :April 10, 2024 at 9:55 PM

Modified at :April 10, 2024 at 9:55 PM

Twitter reacts as Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag's 130-run stand lifts RR to 196 against GT

Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson smashed half-centuries against GT in Jaipur.

In match No. 24 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Rajasthan Royals (RR) middle-order batters Riyan Parag and skipper Sanju Samson displayed a phenomenal performance with bat as they smashed Gujarat Titans (GT) bowlers all over the park at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, on April 10.

The duo of Parag and Samson bailed hosts out of the danger situation after they lost two early wickets inside the powerplay. Both players added a 130-run partnership in just 78 balls and helped the Royals reach 196/3 in 20 overs.

Parag smashed 76 runs on 48 deliveries including three boundaries and four sixes during his stay at the crease. While skipper Samson remained unbeaten as he hammered 68 runs off 38 balls, including seven fours and two maximums, the Royals went past the 190-run mark.

Following their partnership, social media went jubilant and heaped praise on the RR batters.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag show in Jaipur:

A great partnership between @IamSanjuSamson and @ParagRiyan has ensured RR is poised pretty well in this game. Onto the bowlers now!#RRvGT #TATAIPL2024
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) April 10, 2024

What it feels like when Sanju Samson is batting: pic.twitter.com/4lRZIRZ86M
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 10, 2024

👀Commendable partnership between Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag 🙌#RRvsGT 🔥 #GTvsRR pic.twitter.com/Oqx794L1OV
— Hanuman_Bishnoi (@hanumansahuB) April 10, 2024

Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson are giving some headache to selectors. Both of these players are in prime form before T20 world cup. #RRvsGT pic.twitter.com/ko5g9qSylR
— Cric Bash (@bash_699) April 10, 2024

Riyan parag this season 🔥#RRvsGT pic.twitter.com/snKBQFidm0
— memes_hallabol (@memes_hallabol) April 10, 2024

Apologies to Riyan Parag for trolling him last season. 🙏#RRvsGT pic.twitter.com/82glxKE0Sx
— Incognito (@Incognito_qfs) April 10, 2024

Rajasthan after 8 overs – 52/2.Rajasthan after 20 overs – 196/3.Riyan Parag & Sanju Samson literally took the game to the next level for Rajasthan this season. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/2nS3TIgjn7
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 10, 2024

Fantastic from Riyan Parag. Bit of luck early on but it is what you do with it that matters and his shotmaking has, again, been of very high class. Very happy for him.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 10, 2024

Riyan Parag in this IPL 🔥 pic.twitter.com/VUzddRcJZK
— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) April 10, 2024

– Fifty vs Delhi Capitals.– Fifty vs Mumbai Indians.– Fifty vs Gujarat Titans.3rd fifty from 5 games in IPL 2024 – Riyan Parag has been in remarkable touch in this season. pic.twitter.com/vdYZmu5AAr
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 10, 2024

Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson with Gujarat Titans bowlers today: pic.twitter.com/ndMnr3699O
— Aman_Chain 🇮🇳 (@Amanprabhat9) April 10, 2024

– Fifty vs LSG. – Fifty vs RCB.– Fifty vs GT. 3rd fifty for Sanju Samson from 5 games in IPL – Captain is leading by example and making a huge statement ahead of the World Cup selection ✅ pic.twitter.com/fJ1xqJ7MVh
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 10, 2024

What it feels like when Sanju Samson is batting: pic.twitter.com/4lRZIRZ86M
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 10, 2024

Riyan Parag + Sanju Samson = Double DhamakaBoth For T20 World Cup ? pic.twitter.com/SHJ5GjBQX1
— Vaibhav Bhola 🇮🇳 (@VibhuBhola) April 10, 2024

How have Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson performed in IPL 2024 so far?

In the ongoing IPL 2024, Riyan Parag has so far scored 261 runs in five innings, which includes three half-centuries. While Samson has scored 246 runs so far with three half-centuries to his name. Both of the batsmen find themselves at second and third spots in Orange Cap leaderboard respectively.

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