Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson has been a cornerstone of the franchise, excelling both as a batter and wicketkeeper. Despite suffering a recent injury while playing for India, he is expected to regain fitness before Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) are counting on their star player to return in top form and lead the team with his performances. Over the years, Samson has set multiple records for the franchise.
Ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, have a look at captain Sanju Samson’s three biggest milestones for Rajasthan Royals (RR).
Rajasthan Royals’ all-time leading run-scorers
Sanju Samson is the highest run-scorer in Rajasthan Royals’ history, scoring 3,742 runs in 140 matches at an average of 31.44 and a strike rate of around 142. He leads by a big margin, with Jos Buttler being the second-highest scorer with 3,055 runs.
With Buttler now part of Gujarat Titans after being bought for Rs 15.75 crore in the IPL mega auction, Samson has a great opportunity to extend his lead further and cross the 4,000-run milestone for Rajasthan in IPL 2025.
Most half-centuries for Rajasthan Royals
Sanju Samson also holds the record for most half-centuries by a Rajasthan Royals player, having notched up 22 fifties. Also, he has scored two centuries for the franchise, making it a total of 24 fifty-plus scores. Buttler follows him with 18 half-centuries for Rajasthan.
Leading six-hitter for Rajasthan Royals
Known for his aggressive stroke play, Sanju Samson has smashed the most sixes in Rajasthan Royals’ history, with 179 maximums to his name. He is the only player in the franchise to have crossed the 150-six mark. Once again, Buttler is second in this category with 135 sixes.
Sanju Samson continues to be one of Rajasthan Royals’ most influential players, holding records for the most runs, most half-centuries, and most sixes for the team.
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