Sanju Samson Makes History as First Rajasthan Royals Batter to Achieve This Feat
Sanju Samson created history during the IPL 2025 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Hyderabad. Even though his team, Rajasthan Royals (RR), lost by 44 runs, Samson became the first RR player to score 4000 runs in T20 cricket. He played a quick 66 off 37 balls, keeping RR in the game while chasing a huge target of 287. This special moment showed his value to the team, even on a tough day.
Sanju Samson has been with RR for a long time, and he’s one of their most trusted players. In this game, he walked out to bat when RR needed a miracle. His team was struggling after losing Yashasvi Jaiswal, stand-in captain Riyan Parag, and Nitish Rana early. But Samson didn’t back down. He teamed up with Dhruv Jurel, who scored 70, and together they added 111 runs for the fourth wicket. For a while, it looked like RR might pull off an amazing win. However, Samson’s innings ended when he hit a short ball from Harshal Patel high in the air, and Heinrich Klaasen caught it. As he walked off, he had already made his mark in the history books.
Sanju V Samson. In 4K 🔥 pic.twitter.com/CV0ZMOV3Rt
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With that 66, Samson hit a big milestone. He now has 4000 runs for RR in 147 T20 matches, with an average of 32.00 and a strike rate of 141.04. This total includes his runs in the IPL and six games in the Champions League T20, where he scored 192 runs at an average of 38.40, including three fifties. In the IPL alone, he’s at 3934 runs, just 66 runs shy of 4000. No other RR batter has come close to this number, making Samson the first to achieve it. Even though RR lost, his effort stood out.
Even in defeat, Samson showed why he’s special. He’s been with RR since 2013, playing 10 IPL seasons for them, more than anyone else in the team’s history. Over the years, he’s scored big runs and led the team as captain since 2021. This milestone of 4000 T20 runs proves he’s a key part of RR. Plus, he’s not done yet. With 66 more runs, he’ll hit 4000 in the IPL too. For now, Samson can smile knowing he’s the first RR batter to reach this mark, even if the team didn’t win.
RR will feel the sting of this loss, but Samson’s record gives them something to cheer about. As they move forward in IPL 2025, Samson’s form will be crucial. His quick 66 showed he’s ready to lead with the bat, even if he’s not fully fit and playing as an impact player for now. Fans will hope he keeps scoring and helps RR bounce back in their next game.
