IPL 2026: Successive failures for Sanju Samson in CSK colors
What's the story
Sanju Samson perished for a paltry score of 7 against Punjab Kings in Match 7 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season on Friday. The match at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, saw Samson falter in the 2nd over. Samson, who moved to CSK in a trade deal ahead of IPL 2026 mini-auction, has suffered early dismissals in successive matches this season.
Failures
Bartlett gets Samson's wicket
PBKS pacer Xavier Bartlett got the better of Samson in the 2nd over. A good length delivery that nipped away from off, saw Samson back away on the drive. He failed to cover for the movement and derived a thin edge through to the keeper. Earlier, Nandre Burger dismissed Samson for six runs in CSK's opener against Rajasthan Royals. CSK lost that contest.
Information
Samson's stats at the Chepauk and his overall IPL numbers
In 6 matches at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, Samson has scored only 66 runs from 6 matches at 11.. His strike rate reads 100. Overall in the IPL, Samson owns 4,717 runs from 179 matches at 30.62. He owns three tons and 26 fifties.