Twitter Reactions: Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson's batting masterclass propels Rajasthan Royals to daunting total against SRH

Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson compiled an innings-defining partnership for the second wicket.

Published - 07 May 2023, 21:23 IST | Updated - 07 May 2023, 21:23 IST

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Rajasthan Royals flexed their muscle with the bat against a struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad in Jaipur. The home side decided to bat first after skipper Sanju Samson called it right at the coin toss. Aiden Markram's bowlers had no answers against a menacing Jos Buttler, who missed out on a century by just five runs.

It was Rajasthan's in-form Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal who laid the foundation for his side in the powerplay with a breathtaking cameo. Jaiswal, who was lucky not to be dismissed in the first over of the match, smashed 35 runs off just 18 deliveries as the home side breached the 50-run mark in the first five overs.

Buttler, who played second fiddle in his explosive opening stand with Jaiswal, upped the ante after his opening partner's dismissal. His skipper Sanju Samson also joined the party, taking on the Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers, especially Mayank Markande, who leaked 51 runs in his four overs without any success.

The Royals skipper, who has received flak for his erratic run with the bat in the latter half of the ongoing season, displayed his undoubted quality, registering a brisk half-century in a sensational 138-run stand with Buttler for the second wicket. However, the explosive English opener fell agonisingly short of a deserved century, missing out on the ton by just five runs.

However, Samson continued his pyrotechnics from the other end, smashing a maximum and a boundary of the final two deliveries of the first innings to take his side to a mammoth total of 214 runs in their 20 overs.

Ian Raphael Bishop@irbishi

Sanju Samson💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

09:06 PM · May 07, 2023

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IndianPremierLeague

@IPL

Innings Break! @rajasthanroyals post a formidable total of 214/2 on the board. #SRH chase coming up shortly. Stay tuned! Scorecard - bit.ly/TATAIPL-2023-52 #TATAIPL #RRvSRH #IPL2023

09:14 PM · May 07, 2023

IndianPremierLeague

@IPL

Milestone 🔓 - Sanju Samson brings up 300 Fours in IPL 👏👏 #TATAIPL #RRvSRH

09:04 PM · May 07, 2023

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IndianPremierLeague

@IPL

🚨 Milestone Alert 🚨 1⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣ IPL runs & going strong 💪 💪 Well done, @ybj_19! 👏 👏 @rajasthanroyals 34/0 after 3 overs. Follow the match 👉 bit.ly/TATAIPL-2023-52 #TATAIPL | #RRvSRH

07:47 PM · May 07, 2023

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The Bharat Army

@thebharatarmy

🏟️🤩 JOB WELL DONE WITH THE BAT! Jos Buttler & Sanju Samson joined hands to dismantle the SRH bowling lineup tonight. 👏 Rajasthan Royals post a massive total of 214 on board thanks to them! 📷 BCCI • #RRvSRH #IPL #IPL2023 #TATAIPL #BharatArmy

09:08 PM · May 07, 2023

Sanjay Manjrekar

@sanjaymanjrekar

Samson of today v Samson of few years back. Today’s Samson I believe is ready for greater honours. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

09:16 PM · May 07, 2023

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JioCinema@JioCinema

Another game against @SunRisers, another 50 for Sanju Samson 🔥 4 in a row against the #OrangeArmy for @rajasthanroyals skipper ✨ #RRvSRH #IPLonJioCinema #IPL2023 #TATAIPL | @IamSanjuSamson

09:22 PM · May 07, 2023

IndianPremierLeague

@IPL

Did You Watch? A fine yorker! A successful DRS call. ...that's what it took to end the brilliant Buttler show! #TATAIPL | #RRvSRH | @BhuviOfficial

09:10 PM · May 07, 2023

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IndianPremierLeague

@IPL

Jos the Boss 😎 For his magnificent innings of 95, Jos Buttler is our Top Performer from the first innings. A look at his batting summary here 👇👇 #TATAIPL #RRvSRH

09:11 PM · May 07, 2023

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Mufaddal Vohra@mufaddal_vohra

Well played Jos Buttler! 95 in 59 balls with 10 fours and 4 sixes. An exceptional knock by Buttler, he missed out from his 6th IPL century. Take a bow, Jos.