Sanju Samson comes in as the Impact Player, replacing Farooqi in the playing XI.
He will open the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal, with RR needing around 90 to 100 in the Powerplay.
But their task won't be easier against the seasoned Mohammed Shami, who makes his debut for SRH.
The first ball is full and swings away as Jaiswal has a big swing but is beaten before the pacer bowls a wide.
Jaiswal hits the next ball for a single to deep point for a single to get off the mark
Samson punches the first ball he faces to the fielder in the covers before he pulls the short ball, helping it on its way over fine leg for a six to get off the mark in thumping fashion.
Samson punches the next through the covers for a four and slaps the next past point for another four.
Samson off to a fiery start as Royals get 16 runs from the opening over.
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