‘We dropped their catches…’: RR skipper Sanju Samson blames his side’s fielding for RCB defeat

Samson blames fielders for heavy defeat against RCB

Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson credited Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) “better intent” for the visitors’ comprehensive 9-wicket win on Sunday. He also acknowledged that his side’s 173-run total was defendable on a tacky Sawai Mansingh Stadium pitch.

Phil Salt’s explosive 33-ball 65 laid the foundation and Virat Kohli’s 100th T20 fifty provided the finishing touch as RCB easily chased down the target of 174.

“After losing the toss on a slow wicket, 170-odd was a really good score. It was hard to bat in the powerplay,” Samson said following the conclusion of the match.

RCB, though, made merry on the same pitch where the hosts struggled to complete the task with 15 balls to spare and Samson said RR lost the match in the powerplay itself.

“Knew Salt and Kohli would come hard at us. They won the game in the powerplay. They (RCB players) also dropped our catches, we also dropped their catches. It is okay, they batted better. Have to give it to RCB, their intent was better. Got to say toss helped. I would have liked to take this game to the 19th or 20th over,” Samson said.

“People have been honest in saying they committed some mistakes. We are in a good mindset. We have to put this game behind us, come back fresh,” Samson added.

The Rajasthan-based franchise will be looking to bounce back from this heavy defeat in their next match of the season where they will be facing the Delhi Capitals on April 16.