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Sanju Samson Reaches 5,000 IPL Runs, Joins Elite List

Sanju Samson became the 10th batter in IPL history to score 5,000 runs, achieving the feat during CSK's match against Gujarat Titans. He reached the milestone with a four off Kagiso Rabada in Chennai. Samson is the third fastest to 5,000 runs in terms of balls faced, behind AB de Villiers and David Warner. He has scored 5,008 runs in 180 innings at an average of 31.69 with five centuries.

Key Points: Sanju Samson 5,000 Runs: IPL Milestone & Stats

  • Sanju Samson completes 5,000 IPL runs
  • Only 10th batter to achieve this milestone
  • Third fastest in terms of balls faced
  • CSK's highest run-getter in 2026 IPL so far
  • Achieved feat against Gujarat Titans in Chennai
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IPL: Sanju Samson reaches 5,000 runs, enters elite club

Sanju Samson becomes 10th batter to score 5,000 IPL runs. Check his stats, fastest achievers, and CSK's match vs Gujarat Titans.

"Samson completed the milestone in 185 matches for three franchises - Report"

Chennai, April 26

Chennai Super Kings star wicketkeeper/batter Sanju Samson etched his name in history books as he completed 5000 runs in the Indian Premier League, becoming only the 10th batter to achieve this feat in the tournament's history.

Samson achieved this feat in his side's clash against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the ongoing IPL in Chennai on Sunday.

Samson reached the landmark with a four against Kagiso Rabada in the second over of the match.

Samson now has 5008 runs under his belt in 180 innings at an average of 31.69 and a strike rate of 140.59, including 5 hundreds and 26 half-centuries.

Samson completed the milestone in 185 matches for three franchises, the Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Daredevils, and Chennai Super Kings.

He also became the third fastest batter to reach 5000 runs in terms of balls. AB de Villiers leads the list, reaching the milestone in just 3,288 balls, followed by David Warner with 3,554.

Samson now joins this elite company, surpassing Suresh Raina (3,620 balls), KL Rahul (3,688 balls), and MS Dhoni (3,691 balls).

Samson is also CSK's highest run-getter in the 2026 IPL so far, with 304 runs under his belt at an average of 50.66 and a strike rate of 169.83, including two outstanding hundreds.

Coming to the match, Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad played a lone hand with a resilient 74 as CSK managed to post a competitive 158/7 against GT at Chepauk in their IPL 2026 match on Sunday.

CSK need to defend 158 to clinch their fourth win of the season.

- ANI

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Rajan S
Happy for Samson, but let's be real—his average is still under 32 despite 5000 runs. Great achievement, but India needs more from him at the international level. Hope this milestone pushes him to convert those 50s into big scores for the country too! 🤞
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Karthik V
Top milestone! But I still remember his early days with RR—so much talent but so inconsistent. Credit to him for working on his game and now entering the elite club with legends like ABD, Warner, and Dhoni. Also, becoming 3rd fastest in balls faced is seriously impressive! 👏
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Arun Y
Honestly, I think CSK fans are just happy Ruturaj stuck around and scored 74 to give them something to defend. Samson's achievement is great, but the match context matters—they need to win first. Let's see if CSK's bowling can defend 158 on that slow Chepauk pitch! 🏟️
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Priya S
Samson and the IPL—what a love story! 5008 runs, 5 hundreds, 26 fifties, and now in the same list as Kohli, Rohit, Dhoni, and ABD. And he's still only 30! Hope he keeps this form for the rest of the season. CSK vs GT should be a thriller tonight! 🏆
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Varun X
Good achievement, but I'm more surprised that he's already played 185 matches! Time flies. Remember when he burst onto the scene with that 100 on debut in IPL? Now he's a mentor figure in the team. Also, glad to see CSK back in form after a

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