Rajasthan Royals lost the match by 4 runs against Punjab Kings. However, Sanju Samson has adjudged the Man of the Match for his century. This was the first century by a player on his captaincy debut. Also, this is the first century of IPL 2021. When he was asked about the toss coin he picked up after the toss, Sanju said, "The coin looked really nice so I pocketed it, asked the referee if I can have it, but he said no."

About his performance, he said, "I think the second part of the innings was the best I ever played, took my time and respected the bowlers, whereas in the first part I was not timing it very well. I took the singles and got into a rhythm and then I started to play my shots in the second half. I enjoy my shots but I come back to the present after I play those shots. It automatically happens, when I focus on my skills and watch the ball and react. Sometimes I lose my wicket also, so I just play the same way. It's about trusting my processes to be honest, and I did that, and it came off tonight."