Daniel Sams
263 matches · 30 Oct 2017 to 16 Sept 2026
Australia 2020–22
Mumbai Indians 2022
Royal Challengers Bangalore 2021
Delhi Capitals 2020
Sydney Sixers 2017–18
Canterbury 2017
- Full name
- Daniel Richard Sams
- Born
- 27 Oct 1992, Milperra
- Age
- 34 years
- Role
- All-rounder
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Left-arm fast-medium
Daniel Richard Sams (born 27 October 1992) is an Australian international cricketer. Nicknamed "the Karate Kid", he made his international debut for the Australia cricket team in December 2020.
Text from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Neb · CC BY-SA 4.0.
Daniel Sams: career summary
Daniel Sams is an all-rounder, born on 27 Oct 1992 in Milperra. Daniel Sams has played 263 matches on CricInto's records, from 30 Oct 2017 to 16 Sept 2026, for Barbados Tridents, Somerset, Lahore Qalandars, Sydney Thunder, Barbados Royals, Nottinghamshire, Peshawar Zalmi, Essex, Karachi Kings, Sharjah Warriors, Trent Rockets, Texas Super Kings, New South Wales, Australia, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, Sydney Sixers and Canterbury.
In the Big Bash League (100 matches, 2017–2026): 972 runs in 84 innings at an average of 14.29 and a strike rate of 143.79, with 0 hundreds and 3 fifties (highest score 98*); 128 wickets at an average of 22.02 and an economy rate of 8.67 (best 5/30).
In the Vitality Blast (35 matches, 2022–2024): 617 runs in 32 innings at an average of 24.68 and a strike rate of 168.12, with 0 hundreds and 3 fifties (highest score 71); 46 wickets at an average of 23.98 and an economy rate of 8.86 (best 4/20).
In the Vitality Blast Men (28 matches, 2025–2026): 305 runs in 21 innings at an average of 17.94 and a strike rate of 171.35 (highest score 48*); 36 wickets at an average of 25.19 and an economy rate of 9.26 (best 4/26).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 10 | 7 | 3 | 106 | 41 | 26.50 | 62 | 170.97 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Big Bash League | 100 | 84 | 16 | 972 | 98* | 14.29 | 676 | 143.79 | 0 | 3 | 62 | 57 | 10 |
| Vitality Blast | 35 | 32 | 7 | 617 | 71 | 24.68 | 367 | 168.12 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 45 | 1 |
| Vitality Blast Men | 28 | 21 | 4 | 305 | 48* | 17.94 | 178 | 171.35 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 24 | 2 |
| Caribbean Premier League | 19 | 11 | 3 | 66 | 17 | 8.25 | 62 | 106.45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| The Hundred Men's Competition | 16 | 12 | 3 | 233 | 55* | 25.89 | 128 | 182.03 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 16 | 13 | 4 | 44 | 15 | 4.89 | 44 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| International League T20 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 74 | 24 | 10.57 | 69 | 107.25 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Pakistan Super League | 10 | 7 | 4 | 118 | 35* | 39.33 | 68 | 173.53 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| The Marsh Cup | 7 | 6 | 0 | 131 | 42 | 21.83 | 141 | 92.91 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 1 |
| Major League Cricket | 5 | 5 | 1 | 103 | 42 | 25.75 | 78 | 132.05 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| One-Day Cup | 3 | 3 | 0 | 71 | 45 | 23.67 | 66 | 107.58 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Plunket Shield | 3 | 6 | 0 | 241 | 88 | 40.17 | 233 | 103.43 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 11 | 0 |
| Sheffield Shield | 1 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 7.00 | 27 | 51.85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 10 | 10 | 30 | 305 | 7 | 2/33 | 43.57 | 10.17 | 25.71 | 0 | 0 |
| Big Bash League | 100 | 96 | 325 | 2819 | 128 | 5/30 | 22.02 | 8.67 | 15.23 | 6 | 1 |
| Vitality Blast | 35 | 35 | 124.3 | 1103 | 46 | 4/20 | 23.98 | 8.86 | 16.24 | 1 | 0 |
| Vitality Blast Men | 28 | 28 | 98 | 907 | 36 | 4/26 | 25.19 | 9.26 | 16.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Caribbean Premier League | 19 | 19 | 71 | 545 | 29 | 4/20 | 18.79 | 7.68 | 14.69 | 1 | 0 |
| The Hundred Men's Competition | 16 | 16 | 48.3 | 482 | 19 | 3/17 | 25.37 | 9.94 | 15.32 | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 16 | 16 | 60 | 523 | 14 | 4/30 | 37.36 | 8.72 | 25.71 | 1 | 0 |
| International League T20 | 10 | 9 | 28.1 | 262 | 12 | 3/28 | 21.83 | 9.30 | 14.08 | 0 | 0 |
| Pakistan Super League | 10 | 10 | 34 | 340 | 8 | 2/28 | 42.50 | 10.00 | 25.50 | 0 | 0 |
| The Marsh Cup | 7 | 7 | 46.1 | 254 | 8 | 3/45 | 31.75 | 5.50 | 34.63 | 0 | 0 |
| Major League Cricket | 5 | 5 | 17 | 124 | 5 | 2/15 | 24.80 | 7.29 | 20.40 | 0 | 0 |
| One-Day Cup | 3 | 3 | 26 | 183 | 2 | 1/56 | 91.50 | 7.04 | 78.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Plunket Shield | 3 | 5 | 101.4 | 341 | 11 | 4/55 | 31.00 | 3.35 | 55.45 | 1 | 0 |
| Sheffield Shield | 1 | 2 | 22 | 64 | 1 | 1/47 | 64.00 | 2.91 | 132.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sept 2026 | BT vs JK Caribbean Premier League | DNB | 1/26 (3) |
| 12 Sept 2026 | BT vs JK Caribbean Premier League | 5 (6) | 2/41 (4) |
| 10 Sept 2026 | BT vs SKANP Caribbean Premier League | 9* (4) | 2/21 (4) |
| 6 Sept 2026 | BT vs SLK Caribbean Premier League | DNB | 2/20 (4) |
| 5 Sept 2026 | BT vs TKR Caribbean Premier League | 17 (14) | 0/20 (4) |
| 1 Sept 2026 | BT vs SKANP Caribbean Premier League | DNB | 2/40 (4) |
| 28 Aug 2026 | BT vs TKR Caribbean Premier League | 0 (2) | 0/17 (2) |
| 25 Aug 2026 | BT vs AABF Caribbean Premier League | 9 (11) | 1/40 (4) |
| 16 Aug 2026 | BT vs SLK Caribbean Premier League | 1* (1) | 1/28 (3) |
| 11 Aug 2026 | BT vs JK Caribbean Premier League | DNB | 4/20 (4) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Daniel Sams scored in the Big Bash League?
Daniel Sams has scored 972 runs in the Big Bash League, at an average of 14.29.
How many wickets has Daniel Sams taken in the Big Bash League?
Daniel Sams has taken 128 wickets in the Big Bash League, with best figures of 5/30.
How many runs has Daniel Sams scored in the Vitality Blast?
Daniel Sams has scored 617 runs in the Vitality Blast, at an average of 24.68.
How many wickets has Daniel Sams taken in the Vitality Blast?
Daniel Sams has taken 46 wickets in the Vitality Blast, with best figures of 4/20.
How many runs has Daniel Sams scored in the Vitality Blast Men?
Daniel Sams has scored 305 runs in the Vitality Blast Men, at an average of 17.94.
How many wickets has Daniel Sams taken in the Vitality Blast Men?
Daniel Sams has taken 36 wickets in the Vitality Blast Men, with best figures of 4/26.
What is Daniel Sams's highest score?
Daniel Sams's highest score is 98*, in the Big Bash League (not out).
How old is Daniel Sams?
Daniel Sams was born on 27 Oct 1992 in Milperra, and is 34 years old.
Which teams has Daniel Sams played for?
Barbados Tridents (2026), Somerset (2026), Lahore Qalandars (2026), Sydney Thunder (2018–2026), Barbados Royals (2025), Nottinghamshire (2025), Peshawar Zalmi (2025), Essex (2022–2024), Karachi Kings (2024), Sharjah Warriors (2024), Trent Rockets (2022–2023), Texas Super Kings (2023), New South Wales (2018–2023), Australia (2020–2022), Mumbai Indians (2022), Royal Challengers Bangalore (2021), Delhi Capitals (2020), Sydney Sixers (2017–2018) and Canterbury (2017).