"Dhoni samjha kya Abdul Samad he me"- Fans react as SRH youngster finishes match with a six off last ball against Sandeep Sharma in SRH vs RR clash

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) finisher Abdul Samad played a scintillating cameo against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Sunday, May 7, to help his side win the match off the final ball.

RR batted first in the contest after winning the toss. They reached a huge total of 214/2 on the back of magnificent knocks from Jos Buttler (95) and Sanju Samson (66*).

SRH's top order then batted sensibly and set up a decent platform for their side in a steep chase. Heinrich Klaasen (26 off 12 balls) and Glenn Phillips (25) played invaluable knocks in the second half of the innings to inject momentum into their innings. In the final over, SRH needed 17 runs to win the match.

RR skipper Sanju Samson entrusted Sandeep Sharma with the responsibility of the job with the ball. Sandeep was the one who defended an even lower tally of runs against one of the greatest finishers MS Dhoni earlier this season.

Abdul Samad and Marco Jansen ran a brace off the first ball, which was a dropped catch of the former batter. Samad then hit a six, but Sandeep Sharma managed to bowl tightly in the next three balls.

The equation came down to five runs from one ball. Abdul Samad hit a lofted shot straight to Jos Buttler at long-off, who completed a regulation catch.

Just as Sandeep Sharma and other RR players started celebrating, however, the buzzer went off as the umpire signaled it as a no-ball. After a sensational twist in the tale, Samad provided an epic anticlimax by hitting the free-hit for a six to seal the game for SRH.

Fans hailed Abdul Samad for maintaining composure in the crunch situation and helping his side get over the line in the end. They expressed such views through their reactions on Twitter. Here are some of them:

Johns.

@CricCrazyJohns

ABDUL SAMAD, THE HERO.

SRH needs 4 from the final ball and he smashed a Six.

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ABDUL SAMAD, THE HERO.

SRH needs 4 from the final ball and he smashed a Six. https://t.co/zr5czA5wEv

Mufaddal Vohra

@mufaddal_vohra

Abdul Samad has done it...!!

RR won it a few minutes ago, but a No Ball turned the match for SRH. One of the finest matches in history!

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Abdul Samad has done it...!!

RR won it a few minutes ago, but a No Ball turned the match for SRH. One of the finest matches in history! https://t.co/CHS0ssMOLu

Johns.

@CricCrazyJohns

ABDUL SAMAD HAS ARRIVED IN IPL.

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ABDUL SAMAD HAS ARRIVED IN IPL. https://t.co/wNxSogoOAo

Sagar

@sagarcasm

Uncapped sunke Riyan Parag samjha kya

Abdul Samad hai main

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Uncapped sunke Riyan Parag samjha kya

Abdul Samad hai main https://t.co/oHfz1ZLcU9

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@rahulmsd_91

Abdul Samad learning from the GOAT!

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Abdul Samad learning from the GOAT! https://t.co/6KfiM6YPkg

Irfan Pathan

@IrfanPathan

If you are going to play the finisher’s role at the age of 21 you will bound to make mistakes. But if you have guts you will come back and correct your mistake. Well done buddy @ABDULSAMAD___1

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If you are going to play the finisher’s role at the age of 21 you will bound to make mistakes. But if you have guts you will come back and correct your mistake. Well done buddy @ABDULSAMAD___1

UrMiL07™

@urmilpatel30

What a matchh! Brilliant innings from Abdul Samad & Glenn Phillips. No Ball drama made it hella intense

#RRvsSRH

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What a matchh! Brilliant innings from Abdul Samad & Glenn Phillips. No Ball drama made it hella intense 😂🔥

#RRvsSRH
https://t.co/MoFTKLx0YL

RVCJ Media

@RVCJ_FB

Abdul Samad
#IPL2023 #RRvSRH

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Abdul Samad 👏👏
#IPL2023 #RRvSRH https://t.co/ljWNlcMGPq

Pulkit🇮🇳

@pulkit5Dx

Abdul Samad Finishes the match with Six

Irfan Pathan From Commentary box:

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Abdul Samad Finishes the match with Six

Irfan Pathan From Commentary box: https://t.co/jwVprVx0Cy

Yusuf Pathan

@iamyusufpathan

Nerves of steel from #AbdulSamad to win it for @SunRisers on the last ball. What an encounter we've witnessed tonight #IPL2023 #Unbelievable #RRvSRH

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Nerves of steel from #AbdulSamad to win it for @SunRisers on the last ball. What an encounter we've witnessed tonight #IPL2023 #Unbelievable #RRvSRH

Dr Nimo Yadav

@niiravmodi

He is Abdul Samad, SRH batsman from Kashmir.

He was failing in every game in this IPL, He was getting trolled by everyone, everyone was making fun of him

But he believed in himself, held his nerve and have chased the highest total in IPL ever.

Don’t lose hope ever and keep… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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He is Abdul Samad, SRH batsman from Kashmir.

He was failing in every game in this IPL, He was getting trolled by everyone, everyone was making fun of him

But he believed in himself, held his nerve and have chased the highest total in IPL ever.

Don’t lose hope ever and keep… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… https://t.co/VGjcFfBoMq

ANSHUMAN🚩

@AvengerReturns

Abdul Samad, the hero of SRH!

Guy is finally leaving up to the expectations of the people.

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Abdul Samad, the hero of SRH!

Guy is finally leaving up to the expectations of the people. ❤️❤️ https://t.co/WlP5eZ8k8k

Robin Aiyuda Uthappa

@robbieuthappa

What a superb power hitting show by the @SunRisers middle order!! Absolute fireworks from @ABDULSAMAD___1, Phillips & Klassen!! Solid from @IamAbhiSharma4 & @tripathirahul52 as well!! Great win for the @SunRisers but got to feel for @rajasthanroyals! #RRvSRH

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What a superb power hitting show by the @SunRisers middle order!! Absolute fireworks from @ABDULSAMAD___1, Phillips & Klassen!! Solid from @IamAbhiSharma4 & @tripathirahul52 as well!! Great win for the @SunRisers but got to feel for @rajasthanroyals! #RRvSRH

حامد

@hamiiddxxz

warra thriller, and what a finish abdul samad. twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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warra thriller, and what a finish abdul samad. twitter.com/i/web/status/1… https://t.co/xK1NckeMVl

Abhishek

@be_mewadi

Abdul samad better

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Abdul samad better https://t.co/lFTdHwc4lT

Mohsin Kamal

@64MohsinKamal

This is an iconic picture! That hug in jubilation from Umran Malik to his best friend Abdul Samad revealed how much it was needed from him. He was being trolled for failures and he had to step up, even if it needed some luck! #IPL2023 #RRvSRH

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This is an iconic picture! That hug in jubilation from Umran Malik to his best friend Abdul Samad revealed how much it was needed from him. He was being trolled for failures and he had to step up, even if it needed some luck! #IPL2023 #RRvSRH https://t.co/lVsvmdfQM6

𝙑𝙞𝙠𝙝𝙮𝙖𝙩

@Vikhyat_7

Abdul samad

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Abdul samad https://t.co/YAXeLNrxX2

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@balltampererr

MS Dhoni influence is unreal
The Aura he creates

Abdul Samad🛐

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MS Dhoni influence is unreal
The Aura he creates 💛

Abdul Samad🛐 https://t.co/OJ98JYWedh

Sai Teja

@csaitheja

Sandeep Sharma against MS Dhoni
Vs
Sandeep Sharma against Abdul Samad

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Sandeep Sharma against MS Dhoni
Vs
Sandeep Sharma against Abdul Samad https://t.co/EBcrUGPdt5

redmicommunityindia

@redmicommunity

Dhoni samja kya abdul samad he me

Dhoni samja kya abdul samad he me

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When I went to bat, it was a difficult situation: SRH batter Abdul Samad

Speaking after the conclusion of the match, Samad revealed that the situation was tricky when he entered the crease. He gave the credit to Phillips for playing a blistering cameo and giving SRH impetus in the end.

The 21-year-old finisher also remained optimistic about his side's campaign in IPL 2023 and looked forward to carrying the momentum into the forthcoming games.

"When I went to bat, it was a difficult situation. Phillips gave us the injection. I was waiting for the ball to land in the slot. I was lucky today with the no-ball. (What the umpire told before the final delivery) He told us that we required four runs off the last ball. (About Glenn Phillips' cameo) He is the game-changer for us. We are still in the game and look forward to carry this momentum for the upcoming matches."

SRH will next face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on May 13 in Hyderabad.

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