Sanju Samson's record in his opening matches of IPL
Sanju Samson is part of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026.
Sanju Samson is one of the best openers and wicket-keeper batters to play in Indian Premier League (IPL). Over the years, he has been associated with three teams in the tournament.
The right-handed batsman made his debut in the 2013 edition for Rajasthan Royals (RR). Scoring 206 runs in 11 games with one half-century, he made an impact as a youngster. He was retained in the squad till the 2015 edition.
The keeper-batter played for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) when Rajasthan were banned in the 2016 and 2017 editions. However, after RR made a comeback in the 2018 edition, Samson was bought by the franchise once again.
With his consistent performances, Samson became a key batter for RR and was retained by the franchise every year. Ahead of IPL 2021, they appointed him as the captain. In the 2022 edition, RR finished as runners-up under Sanju’s captaincy.
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Ahead of IPL 2026, Samson parted ways with RR as he sought a fresh journey in the tournament. He was traded to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for a price of INR 18 crore.
Interestingly, Samson made his debut for CSK in match 3 of IPL 2026 on March 30 against his former side Rajasthan Royals. He failed to make a mark in the clash, getting out for just six runs.
However, Sanju Samson has held a brilliant record in his opening games of IPL tournaments over the years. For instance, he scored a 50+ scores in his first game of every season from 2020 to 2025. Below are Samson’s records in his opening games of IPL tournaments since his debut.
Sanju Samson’s scores in his opening games of IPL since his debut
| IPL Season | Score | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 27* (23) | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2014 | 3 (9) | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2015 | 5 (6) | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2016 | 33 (32) | Delhi Daredevils |
| 2017 | 13 (12) | Delhi Daredevils |
| 2018 | 49 (42) | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2019 | 30 (25) | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2020 | 74 (32) | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2021 | 119 (63) | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2022 | 55 (27) | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2023 | 55 (32) | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2024 | 82* (52) | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2025 | 66 (37) | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2026 | 6 (7) | Chennai Super Kings |
When did Sanju Samson make his IPL debut?
Samson made his debut in IPL 2013 for Rajasthan Royals.
Sanju Samson is part of which team in IPL 2026?
Samson is part of Chennai Super Kings in the tournament.
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