Sanju Samson versus Punjab Kings in IPL: Decoding stats
What's the story
Sanju Samson will be wanting to be amongst the runs against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 7 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season on Friday. Samson, who earlier represented Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, was traded to Chennai Super Kings. After faltering in CSK's opener, Samson needs to bounce back with his side in action at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Vs PBKS
Samson owns three fifty-plus scores against PBKS
As per ESPNcricinfo, Samson has scored a tally of 796 runs from 25 matches in the IPL against Punjab Kings. He has hit one century and two fifties. Samson has smoked 32 sixes and 69 fours against PBKS (SR: 142.39). Notably, Samson is the 8th-highest run-scorer against PBKS in the IPL. He is two shy of surpassing Chris Gayle, who scored 797 runs.
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Samson's stats at the Chepauk and his overall IPL numbers
In 5 matches at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, Samson has scored only 59 runs from 5 matches at 11.80. His strike rate reads 100. Overall in the IPL, Samson owns 4,710 runs from 178 matches at 30.78. He owns three tons and 26 fifties.