Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson has 4,704 IPL runs to his name from 177 matches, averaging 30.9 at a strike rate of 139.0. Of his 177 matches, 116 have come behind the stumps. His most productive season was 2024, worth 531 runs. He was part of the IPL-winning squad in 2012. 3 IPL franchises have featured him, RR the latest — last in action on 20 May 2025.
Sanju Samson's IPL Playoff Batting Record
| Stage | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Stage Home 29.0 · Away 35.6 | 163 | 4528 | 31.7 | 140.1 | 48.8% |
| Playoff Home 13.0 · Away 27.8 | 9 | 176 | 19.6 | — | 33.3% |
| Qualifier | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 133.3 | 25.0% |
| Eliminator | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 102.5 | 50.0% |
| Final | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 127.3 | 0.0% |
Sanju's Playoff Average — 19.6 (12.1 below League Stage)
5+ playoff innings
Sanju has batted in 9 IPL playoff innings, averaging 19.6 against 31.7 in the league stage. His playoff average is 12.1 runs lower than his league-stage figure. His side has won 33.3% of those playoff matches, against 48.8% in the league stage. That playoff average splits to 13.0 at home and 27.8 on the road.
Note — Semi-Finals reflects the 2008–2010 format; Qualifier combines Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2 (current format).