Sanju Samson Sets Record for Most T20 Centuries by Indian Wicketkeeper-Batter
Sanju Samson Breaks Record Of Most 100s By Indian Wicketkeeper-Batter In T20s
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Sanju Samson, playing for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2026, scored an unbeaten 101 runs against Mumbai Indians, marking his sixth T20 century as a designated wicketkeeper-batter. This achievement makes him the Indian wicketkeeper-batter with the most T20 centuries, surpassing Ishan Kishan's five.
- 01Sanju Samson scored 101 runs in IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians.
- 02He achieved his sixth T20 century, the most by an Indian wicketkeeper-batter.
- 03Samson has played 235 T20 matches, scoring a total of 6 centuries.
- 04Ishan Kishan follows with five centuries in 150 T20 matches.
- 05Only South Africa's Quinton de Kock has more T20 centuries as a wicketkeeper-batter.
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In a remarkable performance during the IPL 2026 match on April 23, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper-batter for Chennai Super Kings) scored an unbeaten 101 runs off 54 balls against Mumbai Indians. This century is his second in the current IPL season and the sixth of his T20 career, making him the Indian wicketkeeper-batter with the most T20 centuries, surpassing Ishan Kishan, who has five centuries in 150 matches. Samson has played 235 T20 matches and scored a total of 6,298 runs. Notably, only Quinton de Kock from South Africa has more T20 centuries as a designated wicketkeeper-batter, with 9 centuries in 397 matches. Samson's achievement highlights his significant contribution to the game and cements his place among the top wicketkeeper-batters in T20 history.
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Samson's record-breaking performance enhances the profile of Indian wicketkeeper-batters in T20 cricket, potentially inspiring young cricketers.
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