Updated October 2026 | All stats are as of the end of IPL 2026 (final played 31 May 2026).
Sanju Samson IPL stats, quick answer: here is Sanju Samson’s complete IPL record from 2013 to the end of IPL 2026.
- Matches: 191 (2013 to 2026)
- Runs: 5181 at an average of 31.79 and a strike rate of 141.13
- Highest score: 119
- Hundreds / fifties: 5 / 27
- Sixes: 243
- Teams: Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, Chennai Super Kings
- IPL titles: 0
- Player of the match awards: 14
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Sanju Samson IPL Stats: Career Overview and Headline Numbers
Sanju Samson made his IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals as a teenager in 2013 and became their captain in 2021, taking them to the 2022 final. A wicketkeeper with a flair for big hitting, he has also played for Delhi.
Sanju Samson has played 191 IPL matches across 14 seasons. With the bat he has 5181 runs from 186 innings, which ranks him 9th on the all-time run-scoring list. He has been dismissed 163 times, giving an average of 31.79, and he scores at 141.13 runs per 100 balls, with 432 fours and 243 sixes.
Where he bats
| Batting position | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top order (3-4) | 120 | 3424 | 32.92 | 139.30 |
| Opener (1-2) | 53 | 1564 | 31.92 | 148.67 |
| Middle order (5-7) | 12 | 188 | 18.80 | 118.24 |
| Lower order (8+) | 1 | 5 | – | 250.00 |
Sanju Samson has batted most often as top order, 120 of his 186 innings. Batting position here is the order in which a batter first appeared at the crease.
How he gets out
| Dismissal | Times | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Caught | 113 | 69% |
| Bowled | 22 | 13% |
| Run Out | 9 | 6% |
| Lbw | 8 | 5% |
| Stumped | 6 | 4% |
| Caught And Bowled | 5 | 3% |
In wins and defeats
| Result | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team won | 88 | 2870 | 40.42 | 146.58 |
| Team lost | 97 | 2283 | 25.09 | 134.29 |
In matches his team won, Sanju Samson averages 40.42 at a strike rate of 146.58; in defeats, 25.09 at 134.29. The gap is a rough measure of how often his innings have decided games.
Teams Played For and How He Moved Between Them
| Team | Seasons | Matches | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 2013-2015 | 38 | 749 | 0 |
| Delhi Capitals | 2016-2017 | 28 | 677 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2018-2025 | 111 | 3278 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 2026 | 14 | 477 | 0 |
He started with Rajasthan Royals in 2013 and stayed until 2015. He then moved to Delhi Daredevils in 2016 and stayed until 2017. He then moved to Rajasthan Royals in 2018 and stayed until 2025. He then moved to Chennai Super Kings in 2026 for the 2026 season.
How his role changed
| Season | Average batting position | Innings |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4.5 | 10 |
| 2014 | 3.1 | 13 |
| 2015 | 4.1 | 11 |
| 2016 | 3.4 | 14 |
| 2017 | 1.4 | 14 |
| 2018 | 3.5 | 15 |
| 2019 | 2.5 | 12 |
| 2020 | 3.5 | 14 |
| 2021 | 2.9 | 14 |
| 2022 | 3.4 | 17 |
| 2023 | 3.3 | 14 |
| 2024 | 2.8 | 15 |
| 2025 | 2.3 | 9 |
| 2026 | 1.0 | 14 |
In his first three seasons Sanju Samson batted at an average position of 3.9; in his last three it was 2.0. He has moved up the order over his career, taking on more of the innings.
Batting Record Season by Season
| Season | Team | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | RR | 11 | 206 | 25.75 | 115.73 | 1 | 0 | 63 |
| 2014 | RR | 13 | 339 | 26.08 | 124.18 | 2 | 0 | 74 |
| 2015 | RR | 14 | 204 | 20.40 | 125.15 | 1 | 0 | 76 |
| 2016 | DC | 14 | 291 | 26.45 | 112.36 | 1 | 0 | 60 |
| 2017 | DC | 14 | 386 | 27.57 | 141.39 | 2 | 1 | 102 |
| 2018 | RR | 15 | 441 | 31.50 | 137.81 | 3 | 0 | 92* |
| 2019 | RR | 12 | 342 | 34.20 | 148.70 | 0 | 1 | 102* |
| 2020 | RR | 14 | 375 | 28.85 | 158.90 | 3 | 0 | 85 |
| 2021 | RR | 14 | 484 | 40.33 | 136.72 | 2 | 1 | 119 |
| 2022 | RR | 17 | 458 | 28.62 | 146.79 | 2 | 0 | 55 |
| 2023 | RR | 14 | 362 | 30.17 | 153.39 | 3 | 0 | 66* |
| 2024 | RR | 16 | 531 | 48.27 | 153.47 | 5 | 0 | 86 |
| 2025 | RR | 9 | 285 | 35.62 | 140.39 | 1 | 0 | 66 |
| 2026 | CSK | 14 | 477 | 43.36 | 165.62 | 1 | 2 | 115* |
- 2013 (Rajasthan Royals): 206 runs in 11 matches, average 25.75, strike rate 115.73, best 63. He batted mostly at number 3 or 4. His best innings was 63 off 41 balls against RCB on 29 Apr 2013. Rajasthan Royals finished 3rd in the league table.
- 2014 (Rajasthan Royals): 339 runs in 13 matches, average 26.08, strike rate 124.18, best 74. He batted mostly at number 3 or 4. His best innings was 74 off 47 balls against MI on 25 May 2014. Rajasthan Royals finished 5th in the league table.
- 2015 (Rajasthan Royals): 204 runs in 14 matches, average 20.40, strike rate 125.15, best 76. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 76 off 46 balls against MI on 1 May 2015. Rajasthan Royals finished 3rd in the league table.
- 2016 (Delhi Daredevils): 291 runs in 14 matches, average 26.45, strike rate 112.36, best 60. He batted mostly at number 3 or 4. His best innings was 60 off 48 balls against MI on 23 Apr 2016. Delhi Daredevils finished 6th in the league table.
- 2017 (Delhi Daredevils): 386 runs in 14 matches, average 27.57, strike rate 141.39, best 102. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 102 off 63 balls against RPS on 11 Apr 2017. Delhi Daredevils finished 6th in the league table.
- 2018 (Rajasthan Royals): 441 runs in 15 matches, average 31.50, strike rate 137.81, best 92*. He batted mostly at number 3 or 4. His best innings was 92* off 45 balls against RCB on 15 Apr 2018. Rajasthan Royals finished 4th in the league table.
- 2019 (Rajasthan Royals): 342 runs in 12 matches, average 34.20, strike rate 148.70, best 102*. He batted mostly at number 3 or 4. His best innings was 102* off 55 balls against SRH on 29 Mar 2019. Rajasthan Royals finished 7th in the league table.
- 2020 (Rajasthan Royals): 375 runs in 14 matches, average 28.85, strike rate 158.90, best 85. He batted mostly at number 3 or 4. His best innings was 85 off 42 balls against PBKS on 27 Sep 2020. Rajasthan Royals finished 8th in the league table.
- 2021 (Rajasthan Royals): 484 runs in 14 matches, average 40.33, strike rate 136.72, best 119. He batted mostly at number 3 or 4. His best innings was 119 off 63 balls against PBKS on 12 Apr 2021. Rajasthan Royals finished 7th in the league table.
- 2022 (Rajasthan Royals): 458 runs in 17 matches, average 28.62, strike rate 146.79, best 55. He batted mostly at number 3 or 4. His best innings was 55 off 27 balls against SRH on 29 Mar 2022. Rajasthan Royals finished 2nd in the league table. Rajasthan Royals reached the final.
- 2023 (Rajasthan Royals): 362 runs in 14 matches, average 30.17, strike rate 153.39, best 66*. He batted mostly at number 3 or 4. His best innings was 66* off 38 balls against SRH on 7 May 2023. Rajasthan Royals finished 5th in the league table.
- 2024 (Rajasthan Royals): 531 runs in 16 matches, average 48.27, strike rate 153.47, best 86. He batted mostly at number 3 or 4. His best innings was 86 off 46 balls against DC on 7 May 2024. Rajasthan Royals finished 3rd in the league table.
- 2025 (Rajasthan Royals): 285 runs in 9 matches, average 35.62, strike rate 140.39, best 66. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 66 off 37 balls against SRH on 23 Mar 2025. Rajasthan Royals finished 9th in the league table.
- 2026 (Chennai Super Kings): 477 runs in 14 matches, average 43.36, strike rate 165.62, best 115*. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 115* off 56 balls against DC on 11 Apr 2026. Chennai Super Kings finished 8th in the league table.
His most productive season was 2024, with 531 runs. His leanest full season was 2015, when he averaged 20.40. He passed 400 runs in 5 of his 14 seasons.
Highest Scores and Centuries
| Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | For | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119 | 63 | 12 | 7 | RR | PBKS | 12 Apr 2021 | Lost |
| 115* | 56 | 15 | 4 | CSK | DC | 11 Apr 2026 | Won |
| 102* | 55 | 10 | 4 | RR | SRH | 29 Mar 2019 | Lost |
| 102 | 63 | 8 | 5 | DC | RPS | 11 Apr 2017 | Won |
| 101* | 54 | 10 | 6 | CSK | MI | 23 Apr 2026 | Won |
| 92* | 45 | 2 | 10 | RR | RCB | 15 Apr 2018 | Won |
| 87* | 52 | 7 | 6 | CSK | DC | 5 May 2026 | Won |
| 86 | 46 | 8 | 6 | RR | DC | 7 May 2024 | Lost |
| 85 | 42 | 4 | 7 | RR | PBKS | 27 Sep 2020 | Won |
| 82* | 52 | 3 | 6 | RR | LSG | 24 Mar 2024 | Won |
Sanju Samson has 5 IPL hundreds: 102 against RPS on 11 Apr 2017; 102* against SRH on 29 Mar 2019; 119 against PBKS on 12 Apr 2021; 115* against DC on 11 Apr 2026; 101* against MI on 23 Apr 2026. His team won 18 of the 32 matches in which he passed 50.
Strike Rate and Average by Phase of Innings
| Phase | Runs | Balls | Dismissals | Average | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (overs 1-6) | 1619 | 1271 | 51 | 31.7 | 127.4 |
| Middle (7-15) | 2710 | 1954 | 82 | 33.0 | 138.7 |
| Death (16-20) | 852 | 446 | 30 | 28.4 | 191.0 |
Most of Sanju Samson’s runs have come in the middle phase (2710 runs, 52% of his total). His fastest scoring comes in the death phase, at 191.0 runs per 100 balls. Phase splits use the over in which each ball was bowled.
Records Held and Milestones Reached
| Milestone | Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPL debut | 14 Apr 2013 | PBKS | Sawai Mansingh Stadium |
| First IPL fifty | 29 Apr 2013 | RCB | Sawai Mansingh Stadium |
| 1000 IPL runs | 12 May 2016 | SRH | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
| First IPL hundred | 11 Apr 2017 | RPS | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium |
| 2000 IPL runs | 31 Mar 2019 | CSK | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 100th IPL match | 11 Oct 2020 | SRH | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 3000 IPL runs | 27 Sep 2021 | SRH | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 4000 IPL runs | 6 Apr 2024 | RCB | Sawai Mansingh Stadium |
| 5000 IPL runs | 26 Apr 2026 | GT | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
He sits 9th on the all-time run-scoring list.
Related record pages: most sixes in IPL history, most wickets in IPL history, fastest century in IPL history, Orange Cap winners, Purple Cap winners.
Performance Against Each Opposition
| Opponent | Runs | Avg | SR | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 901 | 42.90 | 141.00 | 102* |
| Punjab Kings | 803 | 34.91 | 141.87 | 119 |
| Mumbai Indians | 713 | 32.41 | 145.51 | 101* |
| Delhi Capitals | 620 | 44.29 | 156.17 | 115* |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 590 | 29.50 | 127.43 | 60 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 493 | 20.54 | 136.94 | 92* |
| Chennai Super Kings | 290 | 17.06 | 116.94 | 74 |
| Gujarat Titans | 282 | 35.25 | 154.95 | 68* |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 248 | 49.60 | 155.97 | 82* |
| Rising Pune Supergiant | 134 | 33.50 | 138.14 | 102 |
| Gujarat Lions | 91 | 30.33 | 159.65 | 61 |
| Pune Warriors | 10 | 10.00 | 166.67 | 10 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 6 | 6.00 | 85.71 | 6 |
Sanju Samson’s most productive opponent has been Sunrisers Hyderabad, against whom he has 901 runs at a strike rate of 141.00. Figures include matches against defunct franchises such as Deccan Chargers and Pune Warriors where relevant.
Home vs Away Splits
| Venue type | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1438 | 31.96 | 140.29 |
| Away | 2333 | 32.40 | 140.54 |
| Neutral | 1410 | 30.65 | 143.00 |
Home means a match in his franchise’s home city. Neutral covers seasons played wholly or largely away from home grounds (2009 in South Africa, the UAE in 2014 and 2020, the 2021 hub format and the 2022 league stage in Maharashtra).
His most-played grounds
| Ground | Matches | Runs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawai Mansingh Stadium | 28 | 824 | 139.66 |
| Wankhede Stadium | 19 | 678 | 151.68 |
| Feroz Shah Kotla | 15 | 329 | 117.92 |
| MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) | 12 | 306 | 149.27 |
| Eden Gardens | 10 | 306 | 142.33 |
| Sheikh Zayed Stadium | 10 | 229 | 130.11 |
His most productive ground is Sawai Mansingh Stadium: 824 runs in 28 innings at a strike rate of 139.66.
Playoff and Knockout Record
| Season | Stage | Opponent | Batting | Bowling | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Eliminator | SRH | 10 (21) | – | Won |
| 2013 | Qualifier 2 | MI | 0 (2) | – | Lost |
| 2015 | Eliminator | RCB | 5 (8) | – | Lost |
| 2018 | Eliminator | KKR | 50 (38) | – | Lost |
| 2022 | Qualifier 1 | GT | 47 (26) | – | Lost |
| 2022 | Qualifier 2 | RCB | 23 (21) | – | Won |
| 2022 | Final | GT | 14 (11) | – | Lost |
| 2024 | Eliminator | RCB | 17 (13) | – | Won |
| 2024 | Qualifier 2 | SRH | 10 (11) | – | Lost |
In 9 playoff matches, Sanju Samson has 176 runs at a strike rate of 116.56. His teams won 3 of those games, and he has played in 1 final.
Captaincy Record
Samson captained Rajasthan Royals from 2021 to 2025 and led them to the 2022 final.
Awards Won
- Player of the match 14 times
Three Defining Performances
The three below are his most decisive IPL performances by impact on the result, followed by two more that rank close behind.
- Sanju Samson: 115* off 56 balls against Delhi Capitals. 11 Apr 2026, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 212/2, led by Sanju Samson 115* (56). DC replied with 189, Tristan Stubbs 60 (38) top-scoring as Jamie Overton 4/18 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 23 runs. Player of the match: Sanju Samson.
- Sanju Samson: 102 off 63 balls against Rising Pune Supergiant. 11 Apr 2017, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium: DC batted first and made 205/4, led by Sanju Samson 102 (63). RPS replied with 108, Mayank Agarwal 20 (18) top-scoring as Amit Mishra 3/11 did the damage for DC. DC won by 97 runs. Player of the match: Sanju Samson.
- Sanju Samson: 101* off 54 balls against Mumbai Indians. 23 Apr 2026, Wankhede Stadium: CSK batted first and made 207/6, led by Sanju Samson 101* (54), with Allah Ghazanfar 2/25 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 104, Tilak Varma 37 (29) top-scoring as Akeal Hosein 4/17 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 103 runs. Player of the match: Sanju Samson.
- Sanju Samson: 119 off 63 balls against Punjab Kings. 12 Apr 2021, Wankhede Stadium: PBKS batted first and made 221/6, led by KL Rahul 91 (50), with Chetan Sakariya 3/31 the pick of the RR bowlers. RR replied with 217/7, Sanju Samson 119 (63) top-scoring as Arshdeep Singh 3/35 did the damage for PBKS. PBKS won by 4 runs. Player of the match: Sanju Samson.
- Sanju Samson: 92* off 45 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. 15 Apr 2018, M Chinnaswamy Stadium: RR batted first and made 217/4, led by Sanju Samson 92* (45), with Yuzvendra Chahal 2/22 the pick of the RCB bowlers. RCB replied with 198/6, Virat Kohli 57 (30) top-scoring as Shreyas Gopal 2/22 did the damage for RR. RR won by 19 runs. Player of the match: Sanju Samson.
He played in IPL 2026, for Chennai Super Kings. This page will be updated after every season.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many runs has Sanju Samson scored in the IPL?
Sanju Samson has scored 5181 IPL runs in 186 innings at an average of 31.79 and a strike rate of 141.13 (as of the end of IPL 2026).
Which teams has Sanju Samson played for in the IPL?
Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, Chennai Super Kings.
What is Sanju Samson’s highest IPL score?
119.
Has Sanju Samson won an IPL title?
No, not yet.