With the national selectors on the cusp of announcing the Indian team for the T20 World Cup, there was a game within the game between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals at the Ekana Stadium on Saturday night. 

LSG captain LK Rahul and RR skipper Sanju Samson, who are strong contenders for a wicketkeeper’s berth, enhanced their chances by spearheading the batting effort of their respective teams. In the end, it was Samson’s brilliant unbeaten 71 that won the day, both for him and his team, over Rahul’s 76. That helped RR notch up their eighth win in nine matches and remain on top of the table with 16 points.