Sanju Samson is putting on an absolute masterclass at the MA Chidambaram Stadium tonight. Turning out in the yellow jersey for the Chennai Super Kings
(CSK), the wicketkeeper-batter has launched a brutal assault against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 18 of IPL 2026.
Samson has scored a blistering 102 off just 52 deliveries* (15 fours, 3 sixes, batting at a strike rate of 202.08) and is just one strike away from registering his highly anticipated fourth Indian Premier League century.
While the Chepauk crowd celebrates with a breath of relief as he crossed the triple-digit mark tonight, let's take a deep dive into Sanju Samson's elite list of centuries in IPL history.
Sanju Samson's IPL Centuries: At A Glance
Before tonight's heroic stand alongside Ayush Mhatre, Samson already had three magnificent IPL centuries to his name. Here is the complete list of his hundreds so far:
| Score | Balls | S/R | Team | Opposition | Venue | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | 63 | 161.90 | Delhi Daredevils | Rising Pune Supergiant | Pune | 2017 | Won |
| 102* | 55 | 185.45 | Rajasthan Royals | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Hyderabad | 2019 | Lost |
| 119 | 63 | 188.88 | Rajasthan Royals | Punjab Kings | Mumbai | 2021 | Lost |
| 106* | 53 | 200.00 | Chennai Super Kings | Delhi Capitals | Chennai | 2026 | Match in Progress |
A Breakdown of Sanju Samson's IPL 100s
Sanju Samson has long been regarded as one of the most aesthetically pleasing and destructive top-order batters in T20 cricket. Here is a look back at his previous hundreds:
119 vs Punjab Kings (IPL 2021) - His Highest IPL Score
Samson's personal best of 119 off 63 balls came in his debut match as the captain of the Rajasthan Royals. Chasing a mammoth 222-run target set by KL Rahul's Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium, Samson almost pulled off a miraculous heist. He hit 12 fours and 7 towering sixes to single-handedly drag his team to the finish line, though RR heartbreakingly fell short by just 4 runs on the final balls.
102* vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (IPL 2019)
Batting first in Hyderabad against a fierce SRH bowling lineup, Samson anchored the innings perfectly before launching an absolute onslaught in the death overs. Scoring an unbeaten 102 off 55 balls*, he raced to his century with 10 boundaries and 4 maximums. Despite putting up 198 on the board, SRH managed to chase the target down with an over to spare.
102 vs Rising Pune Supergiant (IPL 2017)
Samson's maiden IPL century came in Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) colors. Stepping in early after the loss of a quick wicket, Samson decimated the RPS bowling attack, registering 102 off 63 balls (8 fours, 5 sixes). His match-winning knock propelled Delhi to a massive 205/4, eventually securing a dominant 97-run victory.
112* Demolishing knock vs Delhi at Chepauk
Fast forward to April 11, 2026, and Samson has rewritten the script in Chennai. After a slightly slow start to his IPL 2026 campaign with CSK, he has found his rhythm in a terrifying fashion against his former franchise, the Delhi Capitals.
Capitalizing on DC's missed fielding chances including a dropped catch by Pathum Nissanka, Samson has torn apart bowlers like Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, and Kuldeep Yadav. Striking at over 200, his aggressive stroke play and a crucial 50+ run opening partnership with Ruturaj Gaikwad (followed by an explosive stand with Ayush Mhatre) have put CSK in the driver's seat.
