Rajasthan Royals‘ skipper Sanju Samson failed to kickstart phase 2 of the Indian Premier League 2021 on a fine note. In Rajasthan Royals’ first match of phase2 against Punjab Kings, fans were left disappointed after Sanju Samson was dismissed cheaply.
Sanju Samson walked out to bat at number three after openers Evin Lewis and Yashasvi Jaiswal gave a flying start to the team. The track at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium also looked fine for batting, however, Sanju Samson failed to leave a mark with his batting performance.
The dismissal took place in the first ball of the seventh over, when debutant Ishan Poral entered the scene and bowled a good length ball, slightly wide of off stump. Samson tried to hit the ball hard but got a top edge and the ball went to the keeper. Wicket-keeper KL Rahul made no mistake behind the wicket and completed the catch.
KL made a stunning effort to grab the catch with one hand to send back his counterpart. KL has been receiving praises from all corners for his catch. KL Rahul’s stunning performance brought curtains to Samson’s brief stay at the crease and he went back with only 5 runs in his account.
Meanwhile, Samson’s fans were left heartbroken with the dismal performance from the RR skipper. Social media has been buzzing with reactions from the fans, who are trolling Samson left, right, and center. From hilarious memes to jokes, people came up with hilarious reactions while trolling the skipper.
Here, check out the best memes we found on Twitter:
Sanju Samson #RR top order #PBKSvsRR #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/GqGpIYGNDA
— omkar hazare (@_Satyanweshi_) September 21, 2021
Even on a Flat Pitch Sanju Samson is Playing like an Under 19 Kid ! What is he smoking ?
— CKMKB? (@Prakash75860108) September 21, 2021
Sanju Samson has come up with another signature innings. Stuff of legend.#RRvPBKS #PBKSvsRR #PBKSvRR
— Suraj Singh (@Suraj_Waits) September 21, 2021
https://twitter.com/Chefly_abhinav/status/1440331434552483845?s=20
https://twitter.com/Chefly_abhinav/status/1440331434552483845?s=20
Sanju Samson when he learns he has to wait till Oct 5 to play in Sharjah #ipl2021 https://t.co/dvGjxP0CA0
— Pramod Ananth (@pramz) September 21, 2021
https://twitter.com/guhan_18/status/1440329881632468992?s=20
Sanju Samson to memers #PBKSvRR pic.twitter.com/nGrmdq0eqB
— Cric kid (@ritvik5_) September 21, 2021
@PrakashG_CB I don’t know why Sanju Samson is rated so highly. He averages mid 20s even after 100+ IPL innings and batting top of the order…
— Alpha Ursae Minoris (@brahmcharibaba) September 21, 2021
Sanju Samson disappointing Gautam Gambhir & Shashi Tharoor since forever
— BS (@Ahmadbilal111) September 21, 2021
Sanju Samson is one month asset and 11 month liability in your investment, wake up #RR
always underperforming
#IPL2021 #KKRvRCB pic.twitter.com/T2jYmMKIjX
— Kamal (@amkamals) September 21, 2021
Gappi has given his judgement, sanju Samson may consider retirement in coming days.
— . (@SirKohli__) September 21, 2021
Sanju Samson is probably one of the most overrrated underperforming player ever in IPL. Sad#PBKSvRR
— 💙AK #MI 💙 (@ak_sr10) September 21, 2021