GT vs RR: Unlucky Sanju Samson breaks unwanted MS Dhoni record in IPL 2022 Qualifier 1

After an interesting end to league stage, top-placed Gujarat Titans (GT) and second-placed Rajasthan Royals (RR) faced each or in first IPL 2022 playoff on Tuesday. During GT vs RR clash, Rajasthan captain Sanju Samson went past legendary Indian skipper, MS Dhoni, to set an unwanted IPL record.

Sanju Samson breaks MS Dhoni's unwanted IPL record

After losing toss in first IPL 2022 qualifier, Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson broke MS Dhoni's unwanted record, as he lost toss for 13th time in season. record was previously held by Chennai Super Kings captain, who lost toss on 12 occasions during 2012 season.

GT vs RR: Rajasthan Royals set Gujarat Titans a target of 189 runs

Rajasthan Royals scored 188/6 against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of Indian Premier League here on Tuesday. Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya won toss and opted to bowl at Eden Gardens.

RR lost Yashasvi Jaiswal (3) early but Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler dominated GT bowlers with ir aggressive batting, hitting plenty of boundaries during a second-wicket partnership of 68 runs in quick time.

Skipper Samson got out after scoring an entertaining 47 off only 26 balls while leing scorer Buttler smashed his way to 89 off 56 deliveries.

Rashid Khan bowled extremely well and finished with none for 15 in his full quota of four overs.

GT vs RR clash is of huge importance as winner of first IPL 2022 qualifier will go straight to finals. It is important to note that loser of match will get anor chance as y will face winner of eliminator that is set to take place between third-placed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and fourth-placed Royal Challengers Bangalore.

IPL 2022: GT vs RR playing 11

Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill, Matw We, Hardik Pandya(c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Yash Dayal, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Shami

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Devdutt Pikkal, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Obed McCoy

(With PTI inputs)