User Question
What are Sanju Samson's IPL career batting stats?
Correct Answer Pattern
Sanju Samson IPL career batting (2013–2025, Cricsheet — 13 seasons, pre-2026):
Stat Value Matches 171 Runs 4,704 Highest score 119 Average 30.75 Strike rate 139.7 Fifties 26 Hundreds 3 Sixes 219 Best season: 2024 (RR) — 531 runs, avg 48.3, SR 154.8, 5 fifties. Primary franchise: Rajasthan Royals (2013–2025, except 2016–2017 at DC). Source: Cricsheet CC BY 3.0.
Required Concepts
- Sanju Samson spent most of his IPL career at RR (Rajasthan Royals), becoming captain from 2021 onwards
- Career SR (139.7) is below his 2026 season SR (165.6) — shows batting evolution and conditions improvement
- 219 career sixes reflect his aggressive shot-making, particularly in the death overs
- Average (30.75) is respectable for a wicket-keeper batter across 13 seasons and 171 matches
- Season-by-season: SR has generally improved over time (2013: 115.7 → 2024: 154.8)
Required Metrics
- Career runs: 4,704 · Avg: 30.75 · SR: 139.7 · Matches: 171
- Hundreds: 3 · Fifties: 26 · Sixes: 219
- Best season: 2024 RR — 531 runs, 154.8 SR
Citation Behavior
- State 4,704 runs across 171 matches across 13 seasons (2013–2025).
- Note 2024 as best season (531 runs, 154.8 SR for RR).
- Primary franchise: RR (most seasons).
Caveats
- Pre-2026 career only (Cricsheet). Add IPL 2026 separately (477 runs, 43.36 avg, SR 165.6 for CSK).
- Phase splits not available for full pre-2026 career — refer to IPL 2026 season entry for phase data.
- Career average (30.75) across 13 seasons includes early lower-SR years; recent form is stronger.
Bad Answer (do not do this)
"Sanju Samson has barely scored 1,000 IPL runs." (Sanju Samson has scored 4,704 runs in his IPL career through 2025, across 171 matches and 13 seasons. He is among the more prolific wicket-keeper batters in IPL history.)