Sanju Viswanath Samson is a prominent Indian cricketer known for his dynamic performances across various formats. Here’s a detailed profile of his career and stats:
Full Name: Sanju Viswanath Samson
Born: November 11, 1994, Pulluvila, Vizhinjam, Trivandrum, Kerala
Age: 30 years, 85 days
Batting Style: Right-hand Bat
Fielding Position: Wicketkeeper
Playing Role: Wicketkeeper Batter
Teams:
- India
- Kerala
- Rajasthan Royals
- Delhi Daredevils (Delhi Capitals)
- India A
- India Under-19s
- Indian Board President’s XI
- Kerala Cricket Association XI
- Kolkata Knight Riders (2012, did not play a match)
Career Overview:
Sanju Samson’s rise in cricket has been heavily linked to his IPL performances, particularly for Rajasthan Royals (RR), where he became a key figure and later their captain. He made an impact with his aggressive batting and wicketkeeping, becoming RR’s highest run-scorer before the 2024 IPL season, with over 3,400 runs. Samson’s IPL career started in 2013 when he was bought by Rajasthan Royals, and his remarkable consistency eventually earned him the captaincy in 2021.
Samson debuted in the T20I format for India in 2015, followed by his ODI debut in 2021. Despite sporadic appearances in the national team, his IPL consistency has kept him on the selectors’ radar, especially with his match-winning ability. In the IPL 2022, he led RR to the final, although they finished as runners-up to Gujarat Titans.
Sanju Samson’s Key Stats:
Batting & Fielding:
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | High Score (HS) | Average | Strike Rate (SR) | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 16 | 14 | 510 | 108 | 56.66 | 99.60 | 1 | 3 | 34 | 22 | 9 | 2 |
| T20Is | 42 | 38 | 861 | 111 | 25.32 | 152.38 | 3 | 2 | 71 | 49 | 27 | 6 |
| FC | 65 | 107 | 3834 | 211 | 39.12 | 59.95 | 11 | 16 | 443 | 92 | 94 | 7 |
| List A | 128 | 119 | 3487 | 212* | 33.85 | 90.21 | 3 | 19 | 293 | 109 | 125 | 15 |
| T20s | 295 | 282 | 7344 | 119 | 29.49 | 136.88 | 6 | 47 | 608 | 337 | 151 | 32 |
Bowling:
| Format | Matches | Innings | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling (BBI) | Economy | Strike Rate (SR) | 4-wickets | 5-wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 16 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| T20Is | 42 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| FC | 65 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 0 | – | 9.00 | – | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 128 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | – | 3.00 | – | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 295 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1/4 | 8.00 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 |
Sanju Samson’s IPL Stats:
| Tournament | Teams | Matches | Innings | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 2 Teams | 168 | 163 | 4419 | 119 | 30.68 | 138.96 | 3 | 25 | 352 | 206 | 82 |
| Champions League | RR | 6 | 6 | 192 | 60 | 38.40 | 127.15 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 5 | 5 |
Records:
- Most runs in an innings by a wicketkeeper in T20Is: 111 runs
- Hundreds in consecutive innings (T20Is): 2
- Highest partnership for the second wicket in T20Is: 210*
Recent Matches:
- India vs England (T20I, 02-Feb-2025)
- Runs: 16, Wickets: 0, Catches: 0
- India vs England (T20I, 31-Jan-2025)
- Runs: 1, Wickets: 1, Catches: 0
- India vs England (T20I, 28-Jan-2025)
- Runs: 3, Wickets: 1, Catches: 0
- India vs England (T20I, 25-Jan-2025)
- Runs: 5, Wickets: 1, Catches: 0
Debut Matches:
- ODI Debut: Sri Lanka vs India, Colombo, July 23, 2021
- T20I Debut: Zimbabwe vs India, Harare, July 19, 2015
- FC Debut: Vidarbha vs Kerala, Nagpur, Nov 3-6, 2011
- List A Debut: Andhra vs Kerala, Bangalore, Feb 23, 2012
Sanju Samson has proved himself to be a versatile and reliable wicketkeeper-batter across formats, particularly known for his explosive batting in T20s. He continues to be an integral part of the Indian cricket team as well as Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.
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