Sanju Samson score in today’s IPL 2026 match: How many runs did CSK star score against RCB at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Sanju Samson is yet make an impact with the bat with his new team Chennai Super Kings, but the ultimate test awaits on Sunday as they take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
After a switch from the Rajasthan Royals for a staggering 18-crore fee, the dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman finds himself in an unfamiliar slump. With just 13 runs recorded across his first two outings, the spotlight is burning bright on the five-time champions’ latest acquisition.
Samson’s arrival was intended to herald a new era, yet the weight of expectation has collided with a dismal start for the team.
Two straight losses for the franchise have amplified the murmurs of discontent, making every missed stroke a talking point for a fanbase accustomed to silver-lined success.
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How many runs did Sanju Samson score in today’s RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 match?
Sanju Samson failed to get going against RCB, falling for nine runs off five balls, with the help of one six.
Sanju Samson’s record against CSK in IPL
Samson has historically had a mixed record against RCB, but he has produced some of his most destructive T20 innings at their home ground, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
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His best-ever performance against RCB came at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in 2018. He smashed an unbeaten 92 off just 45 deliveries, striking at 204.44 with 10 sixes. This innings powered Rajasthan Royals to a 19-run victory and remains one of the highest strike-rate knocks in his career.
MatchesInningsRunsAvg.H.SS/R100s50s222145221.5292140.0513
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