IPL 2024 | Twitter reacts to Sanju Samson's incredible Dhoni-esque run-out sending Livingstone packing
A cricketer's reflexes are their silent guardians on the field, eagerly waiting to pounce on every opportunity that comes their way. Sanju Samson showcased remarkable reflexes by replicating a similar feat in the game between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab running out Liam Livingstone in Mullanpur.
Rajasthan Royals were right in the hunt following the toss as they managed to dismiss Punjab opener Atharva Taida in the fourth over. The woe persisted for Punjab as Prabhsimran Singh continued his poor form this season and got out in the seventh over with the scorecard at 42/2. PBKS' struggle continued as they lost two more wickets in the form of Jonny Bairstow and Sam Curran with the score reading at 53/4 in 10 overs. However, with Jitesh Sharma and Liam Livingstone’s 33 runs stand and Ashutosh Sharma and Harpreet Brar’s 25 runs stand in the second half, the host finished with 147/8. However, towards the end of Punjab’s batting, Sanju Samson did something extraordinary to get Sharma out.
On the fifth ball of the 18th over, Chahal sprayed a fuller one at the middle and leg that impact sub-Ashutosh Sharma heaved towards deep mid-wicket pocket. Tanush Kotian at the deep steam made a throw at the keeper’s end with Liam Livingstone being sent back by Ashutosh following a run. While the Englishman tried to get back home, Samson converted a poor throw into a brilliant runout by patting the ball with a deflection onto the stumps. The TV umpire was referred to and the all-rounder was seen marginally short of getting inside the crease.
The Twitterverse applauded Samson’s heroics and drew similarities with MS Dhoni’s wicketkeeping skills.
This is Something Special from Sanju Samson 🤯🫡🤩
— Khabri_Prasang (@Prasang_) April 13, 2024
Some People Says Thala For A Reason...!!!#RRvPBKS #RRvsPBKSpic.twitter.com/Js8cgzgNZW
Incredible
INCREDIBLE WORK BY SANJU SAMSON 🤯👌 pic.twitter.com/pfjC25ySse
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 13, 2024
Unreal
MS Dhoni's influence in cricket is unreal . Sanju Samson just did Dhoni esque Run out .
— MAHIYANK™ (@Mahiyank_78) April 13, 2024
Dhoni Changed the Wicket Keeping technique. pic.twitter.com/sMyDidVezW
Skills
Acrobatic skills: 💯 ft. Sanju Samson!
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 13, 2024
How costly is Liam Livingstone's run-out for Punjab? 🥲
Tune in to #PBKSvRR in #IPLOnStar
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For sure
If this was Dhoni, they will be talking about it for a week. 😁 #SanjuSamson pic.twitter.com/MH8Vgije7u
— Hobber Mallow 👽 (@arsleoo) April 13, 2024
That was terrific
What a terrific run out by Sanju Samson 😳🔥
— Riseup Pant (@riseup_pant17) April 13, 2024
Believe me he's just 29 years old #SanjuSamson #IPL2024 #PBKSvRR pic.twitter.com/y3X15WmIfe
What a run out
What a Run-out by Sanju Samson 👏🤯
— Rajesh Gaonkar (@GaonkarRajesh1) April 13, 2024
We want him in wc 💥💥 pic.twitter.com/zXcdRrl48c
Good pick
Adam Gilchrist picks Sanju Samson as the best batter so far in IPL 2024.pic.twitter.com/ls2RkIWbHK
— Anurag™ (@SamsonCentral) April 12, 2024
Chase begins
Just in case you forgot..
— Anurag™ (@SamsonCentral) April 13, 2024
The best Wk batter of IPL 2024, Sanju Samson plays cricket today.
The chase for orange cap begins 🙌🏻pic.twitter.com/EYl619uPRx
Something special
This is Something Special from Sanju Samson 🤯🫡🤩
— 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗥𝗘 (@Team_ShivFC) April 13, 2024
Some People Says Thala For A Reason...!!!#RRvPBKS #RRvsPBKSpic.twitter.com/NUGsuX04qG