The defending champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, the Rajasthan Royals, are off to a fantastic start in the 16th season. Rajasthan have won three of their last four matches under the direction of Sanju Samson, with their only loss falling at the hands of the Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings. There is no doubt that their captain, Sanju Samson, has had a significant impact on the team over the years. The 28-year-old led them to the IPL championship match in 2022, where they lost to the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans and fell short of the title.
However, Rajasthan have begun the IPL 2023 as planned, and under Sanju Samson supervision, the team would be eager to win their second IPL championship in the ongoing tournament.
Former India cricketer Yusuf Pathan praised Samson’s leadership after observing the team’s success in the tournament. The 40-year-old member of Rajasthan Royals’ 2008 championship-winning squad reflected on the 28-year-old’s extraordinary leadership.
“The Rajasthan Royals appear to be a very formidable team in the IPL 2023, and they are also playing excellent cricket this season.” Their batting appears to be very potent. They possess skilled bowlers. Sanju Samson is an excellent captain, according to Yusuf Pathan of Star Sports.
The Rajasthan Royals seek their fourth victory of the year against the Gujarat Titans.
Rajasthan Royals will face the defending champion Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Sunday, April 16, in the 23rd match of the competition. The Rajasthan Royals are in Ahmedabad following a fantastic road victory against the Chennai Super Kings.
In order to emerge victorious in a rematch of the 2022 final, Rajasthan would need to be at their absolute best. Gujarat, on the other hand, would be eager to extend their winning streak.