IPL 2022 final LIVE: Sanju Samson records in IPL Playoffs: 6 matches, 3 wins, 1 fifty

IPL live: Sanju Samson who made his IPL debut in 2013, has played in six contests for RR during its quest for a second title since the inaugural edition.

In six IPL Playoffs matches, Samson has scored one fifty with a tally of 135 runs.

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson will feature in his maiden Indian Premier League final during the IPL 2022 summit clash against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

The 27-year-old Samson who made his IPL debut in 2013, has played in six contests for RR during its quest for a second title since the inaugural 2008 edition. Here's how the Kerala batter has fared on those instances:

 

Sanju Samson in IPL Playoffs

IPL 2013: In the 2013 Eliminator contest between Rajasthan and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Samson made his Playoffs debut with a sluggish innings of 10 off 21 balls in a 133-run chase. Samson was dismissed by Dale Steyn, however, SRH crossed the line by four wickets. In the Qualifier 2 contest against Mumbai Indians, Samson was dismissed for a two-ball duck by Lasith Malinga.

IPL 2015: In the 2015 Eliminator, RR was set a 181-run target against Royal Challengers Bangalore. RR was bundled for a lowly 109 as Samson fell for five against Harshal Patel.

IPL 2018: In the Eliminator contest against Kolkata Knight Riders, RR was set a 170-run target. Samson led the chase with a 38-ball 50 but Rajasthan fell short by 25 runs.

IPL 2022: In the Qualifier 1 match against GT, Samson powered the RR innings with a quickfire 26-ball 47. RR posted 188/6 on the board but GT pulled off a thrilling seven-wicket win. RR then defeated RCB in the Eliminator match by seven wickets where Samson fell for a 21-ball 23.