Decoding Sanju Samson's record at Chepauk as RR star nears CSK trade for IPL 2026

Sanju Samson and RR - (Source: AFP)

The Whistle Podu army are on cloud nine as Sanju Samson's trade to Chennai Super Kings is turning into a reality. There are reports that the deal is in advanced stages and the RR star will soon shift his base to Chepauk for IPL 2026.

Samson has represented RR for over 11 years and is now set to feature for the Men in Yellow as a long-term replacement for MS Dhoni. Notably, fans are talking about his batting numbers and captaincy records, but no one has yet focused on his batting record at Chepauk.

Players have often found it difficult to adapt to Chepauk's conditions because of its slow nature and being a rank-turner. Thus, it is important to shed light on Samson's record at Chepauk Stadium.

Sanju Samson's run-tally as player

Sanju Samson boasts exceptional record as a player, where he amassed 4704 runs in 172 innings, averaging 30.95 and also boasts a great strike-rate of 139.95. Further, Samson has converted starts into big scores, which includes three centuries and 26 fifty-plus scores.

Further, let's look at his stats at Chepauk Stadium

Sanju Samson's record at Chepauk Stadium

It is concerning signs for Sanju Samson as the RR star has terrible stats as CSK's home ground. Samson has played five matches and amassed just 59 runs, averaging 11.8. Also, his strike-rate has been a concern as the 30-year-old bats with a scoring rate of 100 at Chepauk.

Interestingly, Samson's average of just 11.8 is his lowest at a home ground of any IPL nation out of the ten leagues. He has never touched the thirty-runs mark at Chepauk and it is a concerning sign for the Men in Yellow if they are now on the verge of bringing him to the team.

Let's also look at Samson's record at every major IPL ground and how he has performed

Conclusion

Sanju Samson needs to quickly adapt to the conditions at Chepauk Stadium because he boasts the worst figures at CSK's home ground. Samson struggles against slow pitches but needs to draw inspiration from his performance at Eden Gardens, where he averaged 34.00 and has also batted at a strike-rate of 140+.

Besides just getting consistent with the bat, Samson also needs to up his scoring rate at Chepauk, which has been a major concern for CSK stars. Even in IPL 2025, Chennai finished last because their batters lacked intent and this is something that is expected from Sanju Samson when he arrives at CSK for IPL 2026.

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