Sanju Samson is donning the Chennai Super Kings jersey in IPL 2026 after his blockbuster trade move from the Rajasthan Royals.
Chennai Super Kings secured explosive wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson for ₹18 crore. The 31-year-old Kerala star, who spent 13 seasons with Rajasthan Royals (including a 2022 final appearance as captain), now dons the yellow jersey to chase his maiden title.
Known for his elegant strokeplay and big-hitting, Samson adds firepower to CSK's middle order alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad. His career strike rate of 139.05 and proven match-winning ability make him a perfect fit for Chepauk's spin-friendly tracks. Fans anticipate fireworks as Samson faces former RR teammates. With fresh motivation and CSK's trophy pedigree, he aims
to deliver consistent big scores and lead the side deep into the playoffs
Sanju Samson IPL 2026 Match-by-Match Performance
Sanju Samson is playing for CSK in the first match against the Rajasthan Royals on March 30. He is batting on 6 runs off 6 deliveries.
Sanju Samson IPL 2026 Stats by Match
vs Rajasthan Royals - 6 off 7 balls (1 x 4s)
vs Punjab Kings - 7 off 7 balls (1 x 4s)
Sanju Samson IPL 2026 Stats
Matches: 2
Innings: 2
Runs: 13
Highest Score: 7
Average: 6.5
SR: 93
Fifties: 0
Centuries: 0
4s: 2
6s: 0
Sanju Samson IPL Career Stats
Sanju Samson has played for Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Daredevils in his IPL career before the Chennai Super Kings.
| Matches | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 178 | 4717 | 119 | 30.43 | 138.86 | 3 | 26 | 381 | 219 |
Sanju Samson Runs per Year in IPL
2013: 206
2014: 339
2015: 204
2016: 291
2017: 386
2018: 441
2019: 342
2020: 375
2021: 484
2022: 458
2023: 362
2024: 531
2025: 285
Sanju Samson Records & Milestones in IPL
- 3 IPL centuries (one of few Indian keepers to achieve this)
- Highest score: 119* vs PBKS
- Best Young Player Award (2013)
- 11 Player of the Match awards
- Most sixes by a wicketkeeper in IPL history
- Led RR to 2022 final as captain
- Over 4,700 runs as a keeper-batter
