IPL 2020: Rajasthan Royals defeat Chennai Super Kings by 16 runs

Wednesday, 23 September 2020 06:56

Sanju Samson's blistering 74 played a crucial part in propelling Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a 16-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Tuesday.

Samson's 32-ball 74 was the show's stellar act, while Jofra Archer's four consecutive sixes in the last over and leggie Rahul Tewatia's three-wicket burst also gave RR the edge over CSK.

RR posted 216 for seven wickets in 20 overs, while three-time champions CSK finished with 200 for six wickets in 20 overs at the Sharjah International Stadium.

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