Sam Curran IPL

Sam Curran IPL [Source: @samcurran58/Instagram]

Sam Curran, the English highly rated all-rounder, made headlines by his game-changing performances both with bat and ball. Being a left-arm medium-fast bowler and aggressive left-handed batsman, Curran has done pretty well across all formats for England.

He rose to fame during the 2018 Test series against India, where his all-round brilliance earned widespread praise. 

A stunning asset in franchise leagues, he has been one of the prized players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for their record-breaking auctions.

Here's a detailed look at Curran's IPL journey.

Sam Curran IPL Team

Sam Curran IPL Team [Source: @samcurran58/Instagram]

Current IPL Team of Curran

As of IPL 2025, Sam Curran is associated with Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He entered the mega auction pool in the all-rounder category. While his bid started at a base price of INR 2 crore, CSK fetched him for INR 2.40 crore as LSG pulled out after the first round. 

Teams Sam Curran has played for in the IPL

Sam Curran made his debut in the IPL in 2019 with Kings XI Punjab (now known as Punjab Kings). Next season, he found himself in the auction pool with Chennai Super Kings purchasing him for a significant price of INR 5.5 crore. 

He played for CSK for two seasons in 2020 and 2021 before getting ruled out of the 2022 season due to injury.

CSK released him back into the auction pool for IPL 2023. That year, Sam Curran made history by becoming the most expensive player in IPL history, rejoining Punjab Kings at a whooping price of INR 18.5 crores. 

However, despite two good seasons, Curran was released into the mega auction pool for 2025 where CSK reunited him for a nominal price of INR 2.40 crore.

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Sam Curran IPL Price

Sam Curran IPL Price [Source: @BCCI]

Curran’s IPL 2025 auction price

Sam Curran entered a competitive mega auction pool for IPL 2025 season. As an established all-rounder, he set his base price to INR 2 crore. However, due to lack of suitors, Curran was sold to CSK for a nominal price of INR 2.40 crore. Though LSG placed a bid on him, they bowed after the first round.

Curran’s worth in IPL auction over the years

Sam Curran has always been a popular face in the IPL auction market. He made headlines as the most expensive overseas player in the 2019 auction with a salary of INR 7.2 crore. 

That season, his hat-trick against Delhi Capitals solidified his position. After being released by Punjab, CSK acquired Curran for INR 5.5 crore in 2020, where he became a key player with his dynamic performances in both batting and bowling. 

After two seasons, he missed the 2022 auction due to injury concerns. In 2023, Curran returned to the auction and became the most expensive purchase in IPL history up to then by going back to Punjab Kings for a whooping INR 18.5 core. His proven ability to deliver in high-pressure situations made him a coveted asset.

In 2025, Punjab Kings released him from the squad and Curran entered mega auction pool with Chennai Super Kings buying him for INR 2.40 crore.

Sam Curran's IPL Captaincy record

Sam Curran had captained Punjab Kings in IPL 2024 after Shikhar Dhawan was ruled out due to injury. In 11 games, Punjab won 5 matches and lost 6 fixtures to finish 9th on the points table.

Sam Curran IPL Records

Sam Curran IPL Records [Source: @IPL/X.com]

Most Runs/Wickets by Sam Curran in an IPL season

Sam Curran’s best all-round season was in 2024. He played for Punjab Kings and in 13 games, the all-rounder slammed 270 runs with a 123.38 strike rate. 

Moreover, with the ball, Curran picked 16 wickets with an economy of 10.14. Though Curran had a terrific season, his team couldn’t come together as a unit to finish in the bottom two.

Curran’s IPL Centuries and fifties

In his 59 games long IPL career, Sam Curran has slammed 5 half centuries. He has amassed a total of 883 runs with 136.47 strike rate.

FAQs about Sam Curran IPL

Q.1 Is Sam Curran in IPL 2025?

Answer: Yes, Sam Curran will play IPL 2025 for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He was sold to the franchise with a price of INR 2.40 crore at the mega auction event at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Q.2 Will Sam Curran play IPL 2024?

Answer: Yes, Sam Curran played the IPL 2024 season with Punjab Kings (PBKS). He even led the team in 11 matches as Shikhar Dhawan was injured. In 13 matches he played, he scored 270 runs and took 16 wickets.

Q.3 Which team buys Sam Curran in IPL 2024?

Answer: Punjab Kings retained Sam Curran for the IPL 2024 season at a mind-boggling salary of INR 18.5 crore.

Q.4 Which type of bowler is Sam Curran?

Answer: Sam Curran is a left-arm medium-fast bowler. He is good at powerplay and death overs as he uses swing and variations like slower balls, and cutters to outwit the batsmen.

Q.5 Are Tom and Sam Curran related?

Answer: Yes, Tom Curran and Sam Curran are brothers. They hail from a renowned cricketing family in England. Their father, Kevin Curran, was a former Zimbabwean international cricketer.

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