Sanju Samson
310 matches · 14 Apr 2013 to 24 Oct 2026
- Full name
- Sanju Viswanath Samson
- Born
- 11 Nov 1994, Thiruvananthapuram
- Age
- 31 years
- Role
- Wicket-keeper-batter
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm off-spin
Sanju Viswanath Samson (born 11 November 1994) is an Indian cricketer who plays for the India national cricket team in the T20I format. He was part of the 2024 and 2026 T20 world cup winning teams, including a Player of the Tournament performance in 2026. He plays for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL and for the Kerala cricket team domestically.
Samson started his cricketing career in Delhi and later moved to Kerala. After making an impact in junior cricket, he made his first-class debut for Kerala in 2011. He was the vice-captain of the Indian U19 team for the 2014 U19 Cricket World Cup. He made his Indian Premier League debut in 2013 for Rajasthan Royals and won the Emerging Player of the Year. He scored an unbeaten 212 in the 2019–20 Vijay Hazare Trophy, the sixth time an Indian scored a double-century in List A cricket, which is also the second-fastest double-century in the format. Sanju scored his maiden ODI century in the 3rd ODI in the three-match series against South Africa on 21 December 2023.
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Sanju Samson: career summary
Sanju Samson is a wicket-keeper-batter from India, born on 11 Nov 1994 in Thiruvananthapuram. Sanju Samson has played 310 matches on CricInto's records, from 14 Apr 2013 to 24 Oct 2026, for India, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Kerala and Delhi Daredevils.
In the Indian Premier League (190 matches, 2013–2026): 5,181 runs in 186 innings at an average of 31.79 and a strike rate of 141.13, with 5 hundreds and 27 fifties (highest score 119).
In T20Is (75 matches, 2015–2026): 1,699 runs in 67 innings at an average of 27.40 and a strike rate of 158.34, with 3 hundreds and 9 fifties (highest score 111).
In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (29 matches, 2016–2023): 835 runs in 29 innings at an average of 34.79 and a strike rate of 133.17, with 0 hundreds and 9 fifties (highest score 87).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 16 | 14 | 5 | 510 | 108 | 56.67 | 512 | 99.61 | 1 | 3 | 34 | 22 | 0 |
| T20I | 75 | 67 | 5 | 1699 | 111 | 27.40 | 1073 | 158.34 | 3 | 9 | 148 | 100 | 7 |
| Indian Premier League | 190 | 186 | 23 | 5181 | 119 | 31.79 | 3671 | 141.13 | 5 | 27 | 432 | 243 | 12 |
| Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | 29 | 29 | 5 | 835 | 87 | 34.79 | 627 | 133.17 | 0 | 9 | 71 | 40 | 4 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2026 | IND vs NZ T20I | 14 (17) | - |
| 22 Oct 2026 | IND vs NZ T20I | 67 (33) | - |
| 17 Oct 2026 | IND vs WI T20I | 16 (7) | - |
| 14 Oct 2026 | IND vs WI T20I | 56 (23) | - |
| 11 Oct 2026 | IND vs WI T20I | 3 (6) | - |
| 9 Oct 2026 | IND vs WI T20I | 82 (41) | - |
| 6 Oct 2026 | IND vs WI T20I | 11 (9) | - |
| 3 Oct 2026 | IND vs PAK T20I | 2 (4) | - |
| 1 Oct 2026 | IND vs SL T20I | 7 (9) | - |
| 22 Sept 2026 | IND vs JAP T20I | 9 (7) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Sanju Samson scored in the Indian Premier League?
Sanju Samson has scored 5,181 runs in the Indian Premier League, at an average of 31.79.
How many runs has Sanju Samson scored in T20Is?
Sanju Samson has scored 1,699 runs in T20Is, at an average of 27.40.
How many runs has Sanju Samson scored in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy?
Sanju Samson has scored 835 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, at an average of 34.79.
How many hundreds has Sanju Samson scored?
Sanju Samson has scored 5 hundreds in the Indian Premier League, 3 hundreds in T20Is and 1 hundred in ODIs.
What is Sanju Samson's highest score?
Sanju Samson's highest score is 119, in the Indian Premier League.
How old is Sanju Samson?
Sanju Samson was born on 11 Nov 1994 in Thiruvananthapuram, and is 31 years old.
Which teams has Sanju Samson played for?
India (2015–2026), Chennai Super Kings (2026), Rajasthan Royals (2013–2025), Kerala (2016–2023) and Delhi Daredevils (2016–2017).