RR vs SRH, IPL 2020: Sanju Samson Takes A Spectacular Catch To Stun Jonny Bairstow

In the fifth over of the innings, Bairstow hit an excellent pull shot on the fourth ball off Karthik Tyagi but he failed to connect it properly and Sanju Samson, while running to the side of the boundary line, dived into the air to complete a tremendous catch.

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On Sunday, the first double header and 26th match of the IPL 2020 is being played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals at Dubai International Stadium. After winning the toss, Sunrisers Hyderabad had decided to bat first. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson, who is fielding for Rajasthan Royals, took a stunning catch to depart SRH star opener Jonny Bairstow. The catch by Samson could be one of the best catches of the ongoing IPL season.

Thanks to the stunning catch by Samson, only 23 runs partnership between skipper David Warner and Jonny Bairstow could be attained. In the fifth over of the innings, Bairstow hit an excellent pull shot on the fourth ball off Karthik Tyagi but he failed to connect it properly and Sanju Samson, while running to the side of the boundary line, dived into the air to complete a tremendous catch.

Bairstow was surprised by this and had to go for 16 runs off 19 balls. With this, Hyderabad lost its first wicket.

That's an Outstanding Catch from Sanju Samson , to dismiss Jonny Bairstow | #SRH - 23/1 | #IPL2020 | #OrangeArmy pic.twitter.com/QXhOh1FldX

— Mᴀᴛʜᴀɴ Wʀɪᴛᴇs (@Cric_life59) October 11, 2020

On the other hand, as soon as Sanju Samson bagged the stunning catch, he completed 100 matches in IPL history. Sunrisers Hyderabad are currently placed at number five in the points table with 6 points with three wins and 3 defeats in 6 matches. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals are placed at number 7 with four points with two wins and four defeats in 6 matches. In this context, it is very important for Rajasthan to win in this match.