IPL 2024: WATCH | RR's Sanju Samson does MS Dhoni-esque run-out vs Punjab Kings

Rajasthan Royals skipper and wicketkeeper Sanju Samson effected a MS Dhoni-esque run-out in the match against Punjab Kings during the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday (April 13). Samson collected a throw from mid-wicket area at a distance from the stumps but managed to throw the ball just in time to dislodge the bails and find the batter short.

The run-out happened in the 18th over of Punjab's batting when Ashutosh Sharma guided a ball from Yuzvendra Chahal deep into the field. The batters, Liam Livingstone and Sharma, completed the first run comfortably but Livingstone turned back for the second run. He reach down the pitch a few steps before returning back.

By the time Livingstone turned back, Tanush Kotian had picked up the ball and fired a throw towards the striker-end. Samson, who collected the ball a few inches away from stumps, threw it on the stumps and Livingstone was found short upon review. Have a look at the video below:

As for the match, PBKS eventually lost the thriller, second on the trot, as RR managed to chase the 148-run target with three wickets and one ball left. Punjab bowlers did well to make a match out of nothing but Rajasthan's West Indian duo of Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell kept their cool to take Royals home.

Hetmyer scored unbeaten 27 off 10 balls while Powell scored 11 off 5 including two fours in the penultimate over as Rajasthan shook off their only loss of the season, which came in the last match against Gujarat Titans.

Earlier, Punjab kept losing wickets at regular interval with only Jitesh Sharma (29), Livingstone (21) and Sharma (31 off 16) being able to cross the 20-run mark. All five Rajasthan bowlers managed to take wickets as PBKS posted a below-par 147/8 in 20 overs.

This was Punjab's fourth loss in five matches as they currently sit at eighth place in the 10-team points table while Royals enjoy the top spot with five wins in six games.