Sanju Samson shines for CSK, slams his 4th IPL hundred
What's the story
After three successive failures in Chennai Super Kings (CSK) colors this season, Sanju Samson finally came out all guns blazing. Samson, who was traded to CSK from Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026, has smashed a superb century against his former side Delhi Capitals (DC) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Match 18. It was a superb effort from Samson's blade.
Information
Centuries for three different IPL teams
This is Samson's 4th century in the IPL. The Team India batsman had hit two centuries in RR colors. Before that, his maiden IPL ton came for Delhi Capitals (DC) in 2017. He has now hit centuries for three different franchises.
Knock
Samson scores unbeaten 115 as CSK manage 212/2 versus DC
Samson shared a 62-run stand for the 1st wicket alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad. After the latter's dismissal, youngster Ayush Mhatre joined Samson and the two added 113 runs for the 2nd wicket. Samson played beautifully and completed his century off 52 balls. Notably, he was dropped by Pathum Nissanka in the 10th over. Samson and Shivam Dube (20*) helped CSK end strongly on 212/2.
Record
4th-highest score for Samson in CSK colors
As per ESPNcricinfo, Samson now owns the 4th-highest score for CSK in IPL. Highest individual scores for CSK in IPL: 127 - Murali Vijay vs RR, Chennai, 2010 117* - Shane Watson vs SRH, Wankhede, 2018 116* - Mike Hussey vs KXIP, Mohali, 2008 115* - Sanju Samson vs DC, Chennai, 2026*
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8th batter for CSK to hit an IPL hundred
Samson is the 8th CSK batter to smash an IPL hundred. He joined the likes of Suresh Raina, Mike Hussey, Shane Watson (2), Murali Vijay (2), Ambati Rayudu, Brendon McCullum and Gaikwad (2).
Vs DC
Samson makes these records against DC
Samson now owns the 3rd-highest individual score against DC after Chris Gayle's 128* and Jos Buttler's 116. Samson became the 8th batter in IPL history to hit a century against DC. He is also the 2nd from CSK to smash a ton against DC after Vijay, who hammered 113 in the 2012 edition.
T20s
Samson completes 400 T20 sixes and 8,500 runs
As per ESPNcricinfo, Samson took 334 matches (317 innings) to achieve the feat of 400 sixes. Rohit Sharma (554), Virat Kohli (440), and Suryakumar Yadav (421) are the other Indians in this club. Samson hit 4 sixes and 15 fours against DC. He has raced past 8,500 T20 runs (8,537) at 31-plus. He owns 401 sixes. He smashed his 7th T20 hundred (50s: 54).
IPL
Samson's IPL numbers
224 of Samson's T20 maximums have been recorded in IPL. The batter has played 181 matches in the league. He has amassed a tally of 4,841 runs in the IPL at an average of 31.23. This was his 4th IPL hundred (50s: 26). Samson also surpassed 500 IPL runs against DC. He owns 533 runs at 38.07 (50s: 2, 100s: 1).