Sanju Samson made history in the IPL 2026 as the fastest Indian to score 5,000 runs, achieving this milestone during a match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans. He reached the mark in just 180 innings, facing 3,555 balls. Samson hit Kagiso Rabada for a boundary to achieve this feat but was later dismissed for 11 runs off 15 balls by Rabada.
Samson, who has played for Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, and CSK, is the 10th player overall to surpass 5,000 runs in IPL history. He has been a consistent performer since his IPL debut in 2013 and has captained Rajasthan. Notable players in the 5,000-run club include Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and MS Dhoni.
With a total of 5,008 runs in the IPL, Samson has an average of 31.69 and a strike rate of 140.59, including 31 fifties and five centuries. His impressive T20 career also includes 8,704 runs in 338 matches, showcasing his reliability as a top-order batsman.
