Sanju Samson has etched his name in the record books by becoming the first player in the world to score 4000 IPL runs for Rajasthan Royals. The milestone came during Rajasthan Royals’ final league match of the IPL 2025 season, held on Tuesday, May 20, against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Delhi.
Leading the Jaipur-based franchise as captain, Samson needed just 15 runs to reach the 4000-run mark. He achieved the historic feat in style by smashing a six off Ravichandran Ashwin on the third ball of the seventh over during RR’s chase of a 188-run target.
Sanju Samson’s 149th appearance for Rajasthan Royals
This match also marked Samson’s 149th appearance for Rajasthan Royals, showcasing his loyalty and long-standing contribution to the team. Sanju Samson 4000 IPL runs for Rajasthan Royals. The wicketkeeper-batter from Kerala has been one of the most consistent performers for RR, and this achievement further solidifies his status as a modern-day IPL legend.
With this milestone, Samson has set a benchmark for future Rajasthan Royals players and has become a symbol of dedication and excellence for the franchise.
Key Highlights:
- Milestone: First-ever player to score 4000 IPL runs for Rajasthan Royals
- Match: RR vs CSK, IPL 2025 League Stage
- Venue: Delhi
- Date: May 20, 2025
- Shot: Six off Ravichandran Ashwin
- Innings: RR chasing 188
- Match Count for RR: 149 matches
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Most runs for one team in IPL
- Virat Kohli (RCB) – 8509
- Rohit Sharma (MI) – 5758
- MS Dhoni (CSK) – 4865
- Suresh Raina (CSK) – 4687
- AB De Villiers (RCB) – 4491
- David Warner (SRH) – 4014
- Sanju Samson (RR) – 4001*
Sanju Samson has amassed a total of 4679 runs in 177 IPL matches. While he has represented Rajasthan Royals in 149 of those games, he also featured in 28 matches for Delhi Capitals, scoring 677 runs for them.
In the current IPL match, if Samson hits at least two sixes. He will join an elite list as the fifth Indian batter to reach 350 or more sixes in T20 cricket—joining the ranks of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and MS Dhoni.
Among Indian players in T20s, Rohit Sharma leads the six-hitting charts with 542 sixes in 459 matches. He is followed by Virat Kohli with 434 sixes in 410 games, Suryakumar Yadav with 368 in 321 matches, and MS Dhoni with 350 in 404 matches.
