IPL: Stokes, Samson put on a show

October 25, 2020 22:48

Mumbai 195-5 (20 ovs) vs Rajasthan 157-2 (15 ovs)

Pattinson is back, Stokes slams the ball over extra cover for four runs! He sends the next down the wicket but Pollard clutches on to the ball and save valuable runs. Just two runs for Stokes there. Another switch hit missed by Stokes. Risky shot at this point. He needs to be there to hit the winning runs for his team as the run rate is going up. Stokes sends the yorker to midwicket for a single. Sanju picks up the pace and powers it into the stands for six runs! Pattinson bowls a wide. Pressure on Pattinson and Sanju drives the ball to the ropes for six runs! 18 came off that over. Rajasthan are on 125-2 after 13 overs.

Chahar continues, Stokes takes a single. Samson powers it through the covers for a single. Stokes comes out and hammers the ball over the bowlers head for six runs! Stokes flicks to midwicket for a single. Samson cuts it though point for four runs! Six! This time Sanju slams the ball over Chahar's head for maximum! 19 runs off that over!

Rajasthan are 144-2. They need 52 from 36 balls. Sanju is on 40 (23) and Stokes is on 70 (42).

Bumrah is back, Stokes flicks for a single. Samson powers the ball to deep square for a single. Stokes cuts to sweeper for another single. Pattinson tries his best but cannot save the boundary, Sanju reaches 45 now. Another boundary and inches closer to his half century. Sanju looks in control now. He sprints for double and with that his half century comes up in just 27 balls. Bumrah was hammered for 13 runs.

Rajasthan on 157-2 after 15 overs. They need 39 from 30 balls to win.

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