Sanju Samson ended 5 years of drought in IPL 2026, created history by scoring a century against Delhi

Sanju Samson: Chennai Super Kings wicketkeeper batsman Sanju Samson batted stormily in the 18th match of IPL 2026 and scored a century in just 52 balls. In this match played at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai, he thrashed the Delhi bowlers and played an unbeaten inning of 115 runs in 56 balls. After flopping in the last three matches, Samson has made a strong comeback. The special thing is that he has become the first batsman to score a century this season. With this powerful performance, he has made a special record in his name.

Completed 400 sixes

In this match against Delhi, Sanju Samson not only strengthened his team by scoring a strong century but also made a special record in his name. In this match, Samson has also completed his 400 sixes in T20 cricket. He has become the fourth Indian batsman to do so.

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Scored a century in 52 balls

While batting explosively against Delhi, Sanju Samson completed his century in just 52 balls. This is the fourth century of his IPL career and first century for CSK. In this match, Sanju played an unbeaten inning of 115 runs in 56 balls, which included 15 fours and 4 sixes. Let us tell you, Samson had earlier scored a century against Punjab in the IPL in the year 2021. Now after a long wait of about 5 years, he has once again scored a brilliant century.

HUNDRED BY SANJU SAMSON. 💯

– 52 ball hundred by Samson. What an innings for CSK. He’s announced his arrival for CSK. pic.twitter.com/A3MbsPPHzx

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 11, 2026

Recorded the fastest century

Sanju Samson scored a century in 52 balls against Delhi Capitals, which is his fastest individual IPL century. Earlier, he had scored the fastest century in his IPL career against Punjab in 54 balls while playing for Rajasthan Royals.