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Sanju Samson Becomes First Player to Score 4000 IPL Runs for Rajasthan Royals

The Rajasthan Royals captain achieved the milestone during a six-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in Delhi, solidifying his legacy in IPL history.

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Sanju Samson RR IPL 2025

Overview

  • Sanju Samson reached 4000 IPL runs for Rajasthan Royals by hitting a six off Ravichandran Ashwin in his 149th match for the franchise.
  • This achievement makes Samson the first player to score 4000 runs for the Royals and the seventh overall in IPL history to do so for a single team.
  • Samson contributed 41 runs off 31 balls in Rajasthan Royals' successful chase of 188 against Chennai Super Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on May 20, 2025.
  • Over his IPL career, Samson has scored 4679 runs in 177 matches, including 4000 for Rajasthan Royals and 677 during his stint with Delhi Capitals.
  • Debuting in 2013 and captaining since 2021, Samson's decade-long association with Rajasthan Royals underscores his loyalty and impact on the franchise.