Sanju Samson Fined 30% of Match Fees Following Controversial Dismissal in IPL Clash

Rajasthan Royals’ captain, Sanju Samson, found himself at the center of controversy during the recent IPL 2024 match against Delhi Capitals. The heated on-field argument with umpires following his disputed dismissal led to a 30% fine on his match fees.

Samson’s dismissal, which occurred while he was batting impressively on 84, sparked widespread outrage on social media. The contentious moment arose when Shai Hope caught Samson at the long-off boundary. Many spectators speculated that Hope’s foot was perilously close to the boundary line, with some even suggesting it touched the rope, which would have invalidated the catch. However, no conclusive evidence supported this claim, leading the TV umpire to rule Samson out.

In response to his conduct during the incident, the IPL Code of Conduct was invoked, resulting in Samson being fined 30% of his match fees. The BCCI issued a statement confirming the fine, citing Samson’s breach of Level 1 offence under Article 2.8 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct. Samson admitted to the offence and accepted the Match Referee’s sanction, as per the statement.

Despite the controversy surrounding Samson’s dismissal, Delhi Capitals managed to secure a hard-fought 20-run victory over Rajasthan Royals. The win kept them technically alive in the IPL playoffs race. Home spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav played pivotal roles in the Delhi Capitals’ victory, contributing to the team’s success in the must-win contest.

Once again, the power-hitting prowess of Jake Fraser-McGurk (50) and Abhishek Porel (65) proved instrumental in guiding Delhi Capitals to a challenging total of 221 for eight, further cementing their position in the IPL standings.

The incident involving Samson serves as a reminder of the intensity and scrutiny surrounding high-stakes matches in the IPL, where even the slightest controversies can have significant repercussions.