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Sanju Samson's IPL 2026 — 402 Runs and Second on the Impact Charts

5 May 2026Chennai Super KingsIPL 2026 — Chennai Super Kings season1 min readSeverity: Mild

Summary

Sanju Samson produced one of his most consistent IPL seasons in 2026, finishing the league phase with 402 runs and an impact score of 483.23 — second only to 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi on IPL 2026's batting impact chart. After an off-season move from Rajasthan Royals to Chennai Super Kings, Samson's form was one of the structural reasons for CSK's mid-table competitiveness.

What Happened

Samson scored across game situations: anchoring chases, accelerating in the middle overs, finishing innings. The 402 runs came at strike rates above 150, with the impact metric reflecting the consistent contribution to match outcomes rather than to flat totals.

The CSK move had been one of the more discussed off-season transactions of the IPL 2026 auction. Samson, a long-time RR captain, had moved to a CSK side in transition. His form provided continuity across the move and confirmed that the 32-year-old wicketkeeper-batter remained one of the most influential top-order presences in the IPL.

Key Moments

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Off-season move from RR to CSK

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402 runs through the league phase at strike rates above 150

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Impact score of 483.23 — second on IPL 2026's batting impact chart

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Consistent contribution to chase-anchoring and middle-overs acceleration

⚖️ The Verdict

Sanju Samson finished the IPL 2026 league phase with 402 runs and an impact score of 483.23 — second on the batting impact chart, behind only Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many runs did Samson score in IPL 2026?▾
402 runs through the league phase, with an impact score of 483.23.
Where did Samson finish on the impact chart?▾
Second, behind only 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi (499.91).

Tags

#IPL 2026#Sanju Samson#Chennai Super Kings#CSK#impact score#402 runs

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