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Sanju Samson Makes IPL History with Century for Third Franchise

Sanju Samson created IPL history by scoring a century for Chennai Super Kings, making him the first player to achieve the feat for three different franchises. His blistering knock of 115 not out from 56 balls powered CSK to a formidable total of 212/2. During the innings, Samson also completed 400 sixes in T20 cricket, joining an elite list of Indian batters. The win was set up by key partnerships, including a 113-run stand with Ayush Mhatre.

Key Points: Sanju Samson First to Score IPL Centuries for 3 Franchises

  • First batter with IPL tons for 3 franchises
  • Unbeaten 115* off 56 balls
  • Completed 400 sixes in T20s
  • 113-run partnership with Ayush Mhatre
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Sanju Samson becomes first batter to score centuries for three IPL franchises

Sanju Samson hits unbeaten 115* for CSK, becoming the first batter to score IPL centuries for three different franchises. Read match details.

Sanju Samson becomes first batter to score centuries for three IPL franchises
"roared back into form with an unbeaten 115* in 56 balls - Match Report"

Chennai, April 11

Indian opener Sanju Samson made history on Saturday, becoming the first batter in the history of the Indian Premier League to score centuries for three different franchises after he brought up his maiden century in Chennai Super Kings colours against Delhi Capitals at Chepauk Stadium.

During the clash at Chepauk, a wounded Samson, after three bad outings, roared back into form with an unbeaten 115* in 56 balls, with 11 fours and four sixes, at a strike rate of 205.36.

Out of his four IPL hundreds, Sanju has scored two for Rajasthan Royals (in the 2019 and 2021 seasons) and Delhi Capitals (in the 2017 season).

The batter also completed 400 sixes in T20s, becoming the fourth Indian to reach the milestone following Rohit Sharma (554), Virat Kohli (441), and Suryakumar Yadav (442). He now has 401 sixes in the shortest format of the game.

The 113-run partnership between Samson and half-century Ayush Mhatre is the second-highest for CSK vs DC for any wicket in IPL, behind 141 runs added by Conway and Gaikwad for the first wicket at Delhi in 2023.

Sanju was sensational against pace and spin alike, but he took some special liking to pacers, scoring 84 runs in 39 balls at a strike rate of 215.4, with 11 fours and three sixes, and scored 31 in 17 balls against spin at a strike rate of 182.3, with four boundaries and a six.

Coming to the match, DC won the toss and elected to bowl first. While skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (15 in 18 balls) looked rusty in his 62-run opening stand with Sanju, the Kerala-born batting star enjoyed the same fluency that earned him the 'Player of the Tournament' title in the T20 World Cup for India this year.

He later had a 113-run stand with Mhatre (59 in 36 balls, with three fours and four sixes) and a fiery cameo from Shivam Dube (20* in 10 balls, with two fours and a six) took CSK to 212/2 in 20 overs, with skipper Axar Patel (1/39) being among the wickets for DC.

- ANI

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Priya S
His timing is just beautiful to watch. That strike rate of 205 is insane! But honestly, I hope he finds more consistency now. He has all the talent in the world, just needs to deliver like this more often. #SanjuSamson
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Vikram M
Great innings, no doubt. But let's not forget young Ayush Mhatre's contribution. That 113-run partnership was crucial. Good to see new talent stepping up alongside a senior pro.
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Rohit P
Joining the list with Rohit, Virat, and SKY for 400+ sixes! That's elite company. He's a proper match-winner on his day. CSK's yellow really suits him!
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Sarah B
As a neutral fan, it's performances like these that make the IPL so exciting. A historic record and a brilliant innings under pressure. Cricket is the real winner tonight!
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Michael C
The stat about him scoring 84 off 39 against pace is terrifying for any bowling attack. He was toying with them. A masterclass in power-hitting.
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Kavya N
From Kerala with love! ❤️ So proud of our Sanju. He carried the innings when even Gaikwad was struggling.

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