IPL 2018, MI vs RR: 5 talking points

#3 Sanju Samson shows his teammates how it's done

Sanju Samson dived full length to his right to complete a stunning catch of Hardik Pandya

Rajasthan Royals had an indifferent day on the field, as moments of brilliance were followed by silly mistakes, which allowed the Mumbai Indians to get away to a good start, and also finish off on a high, after the opposition bowlers were able to pull things back with a number of wickets after the half-way mark.

The Royals' fielders missed several chances, some difficult and some pretty catchable at this level, but Sanju Samson for one had a very good day on the field picking up three catches, two of them which was very difficult opportunities.

His catch at the sweeper cover boundary to help dismiss Ewin Lewis was his first of the day and the easiest of the three chances. But, he still had some distance to cover to his right and he did just that and more importantly, clung on to the ball as he completed a slide.

Ishan Kishan was the next to fall with Samson, this time fielding at the deep mid-wicket boundary ran in after, Ishan miscued an attempted pull shot and almost overran the ball before completing the catch in superb fashion.

Samson was not done yet as he saved his best for last, putting in a full-length drive after covering plenty of ground to his left from the mid-wicket boundary to help dismiss Hardik Pandya in the final over of the Mumbai innings.