IPL 2024: Sanju Samson given out controversially in DC contest, argues with on-field umpires - WATCH

There was chaos in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) on Tuesday (May 7) after Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson was given out controversially.Samson batting on86was adjourned outin the 16th over, which turned the game on its head. The moment saw a change in momentum of the match as Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan Royals by 20 runs to stay alive in the IPL 2024 Playoff race.

Game of margins! 😮

A splendid catch that raises the 𝙃𝙊𝙋𝙀 for the Delhi Capitals 🙌

Sanju Samson departs after an excellent 86(46) 👏

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Samson dismissed controversially

On the fourth ball of the 16th over, Samson hit a shot in the long-on regionwhichwasbound for a six. However, Shai Hopeatthelong-oncaught the ball while struggling to stay in the field of play. However, with replays on offer, it looked otherwise as an angle showed Hope twice touching the advertisement holdings at the boundary line.

The third umpirewas calledto check whether the fielder had touched the boundary lineor not. However, third umpire Michael Gough upheld the on-field decision to give Samson out on 86. Fanswere seenfuming at the decisionwhileSamsonwas unable tochallenge the decision as itwas already referredto the third umpire.

The RR skipperwas then seenarguing with the umpiresbutwith no option left,he had to leave the field.Coach Kumar Sangakkara was also seen frustrated with Samson's dismissal and temporarily asked Samson to hold his walk.

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The wicket took its toll on the outcome of the match as DC won thematchby 20 runs as they restricted RR to 201/8 in their 20 overs. After Samson’s dismissal, RR went from 162/3 to 201/8whichsaw them lose five wickets in 4.2 overs and add just 39 runs.

The win for DC now sees them stay in the Playoff race as they have 12 points from 12 matches and face Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their remaining matches.

RR stayed on 16 points andwere unable toreclaim the top spot in the IPL 2024 standings from Kolkata Knight Riders.They are next in action on Sunday against Chennai Super Kingswitha win assuring them a top-two finishwhichalsoguarantees them two shots to reach the IPL 2024 final.