Even the presence of proven performers David Miller and Chris Morris wasn’t enough assurance for Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson, who...

Even the presence of proven performers David Miller and Chris Morris wasn’t enough assurance for Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson, who thought the two destructive batsmen may not be able to win their IPL match against Delhi Capitals in Mumbai on Thursday.
Chasing 148 for their first win of the season, the Royals were reeling at 42 for five but the South African players pulled off a three-wicket win with Miller hitting 62 and Morris producing a breathtaking 36 off 18 balls.
“To be very honest, I thought that it was tough from 40 for 5. We had Miller and Morris, but I thought it was tough,” Samson said at the post-match presentation ceremony.
“It’s about reading the conditions. It was a little sticky at the start. Taking pace off is the strength of our fast bowlers and that worked out,” he said.
Morris said the Capitals batsmen did not handle the bounce well but their bowlers hit the right length.
“That happens every now and then in the game of cricket, I thought Delhi played really well. Dave played a great hand and it went out way.
“I think the dew plays a part here. I think they hit the length a lot better than we did and they got a...