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Will Sanju Samson Return As RR Captain For Today's IPL 2025 Match Vs PBKS?

Debashis Sarangi

Sanju Samson has played as a pure batter so far [Source: AP]Sanju Samson has played as a pure batter so far [Source: AP]

This evening, Rajasthan Royals (RR) will cross swords against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their fourth group-stage match of the IPL 2025. The much-awaited face-off will be played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur, Mohali. 

Will Sanju Samson Lead RR Tonight?

Meanwhile, the focus is once again on Sanju Samson, as fans are curious to know about his availability for this high-profile match. It's worth mentioning that Samson injured himself during the India vs England T20Is after a pacy delivery from Jofra Archer hit him right on his finger. 

The experienced Kerala batter also underwent surgery before joining the Royals camp for the IPL 2025. As he failed to recover in time, the Royals used him purely as a batter, with Riyan Parag captaining the side in the first three matches. 

However, as per the latest update, Sanju Samson has received fitness clearance for his full-fledged involvement in the upcoming RR vs PBKS encounter. The batter recently passed the fitness tests at BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. 

Therefore, if he doesn't sustain another last-minute injury, Samson will likely return as Rajasthan Royals captain in today's IPL match. 

RR's Performance In IPL 2025

Led by stand-in captain Riyan Parag, Rajasthan Royals have blown hot and cold in the IPL this season. They had a disastrous start to the season, losing consecutive games against SRH and KKR. However, they finally got themselves back on the winning track, defeating CSK in their third group-stage clash.