Rajasthan Royals Captain Sanju Samson: A Dynamic Batsman and an inspirational leader
Published on: Mar 7, 2023 1:56 pm IST|Updated on: Mar 7, 2023 1:56 pm IST
Rajasthan Royals Captain: Sanju Samson, the young and dynamic cricketer from Kerala, is one of the most exciting prospects in Indian cricket. The right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper has been a consistent performer in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and was recently appointed as the captain of the Rajasthan Royals for the 2021 season. In this article, we will take a closer look at Sanju Samson’s career, his recent performances, and his prospects as a captain.
BATTING & FIELDING
Sanju Samson has been a regular member of the Rajasthan Royals since 2013 and has played a key role in the team’s success over the years. He has been a consistent performer in the IPL, scoring 3526 runs in 119 matches at an average of 29.14 and a strike rate of 135.72. He has also been an excellent fielder, taking 73 catches and effecting 12 stumpings. Check out Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson IPL stats,
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Rajasthan Royals Captain stats
| Year | Mat | No | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 138 | 13 | 3526 | 119 | 29.14 | 2598 | 135.72 | 3 | 17 | 279 | 158 | 73 | 12 |
| 2022 | 17 | 1 | 458 | 55 | 28.63 | 312 | 146.79 | 0 | 2 | 43 | 26 | 14 | 2 |
| 2021 | 14 | 2 | 484 | 119 | 40.33 | 354 | 136.72 | 1 | 2 | 45 | 17 | 7 | 4 |
| 2020 | 14 | 1 | 375 | 85 | 28.84 | 236 | 158.89 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 26 | 9 | 2 |
| 2019 | 12 | 2 | 342 | 102* | 34.20 | 230 | 148.69 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 | 15 | 1 | 441 | 92* | 31.50 | 320 | 137.81 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 19 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 0 | 386 | 102 | 27.57 | 273 | 141.39 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 19 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 3 | 291 | 60 | 26.45 | 259 | 112.35 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | 14 | 1 | 204 | 76 | 20.40 | 163 | 125.15 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 | 339 | 74 | 26.07 | 273 | 124.17 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 17 | 5 | 2 |
| 2013 | 11 | 2 | 206 | 63 | 25.75 | 178 | 115.73 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 5 | 13 | 0 |
2022
The 2022 IPL season will be a crucial one for Sanju Samson as he looks to lead the Rajasthan Royals to their second title. The team has made some important acquisitions in the recent auction, including the likes of Chris Morris, Liam Livingstone, and Shivam Dube. With a strong squad at his disposal, Sanju Samson will be expected to lead from the front and make crucial contributions with the bat and behind the stumps.
2021
Sanju Samson’s appointment as the captain of the Rajasthan Royals for the 2021 season was a major turning point in his career. He had previously captained Kerala in domestic cricket but this was his first experience of leading a franchise in the IPL. Despite a promising start to the season, the team could not qualify for the playoffs. Sanju Samson himself had a mixed season, scoring 484 runs in 14 matches at an average of 40.33 and a strike rate of 136.72. He also scored a scintillating century against the Punjab Kings, becoming the first player to score a century in a losing cause in the IPL.
2020
The 2020 IPL season was a challenging one for Sanju Samson as he struggled to find his rhythm with the bat. He scored 375 runs in 14 matches at an average of 28.84 and a strike rate of 158.89. However, he did score two half-centuries and was instrumental in the team’s victory over the Kings XI Punjab, scoring 85 runs off just 42 balls.
2019
The 2019 IPL season was one of Sanju Samson’s best as he scored 342 runs in 12 matches at an average of 34.20 and a strike rate of 148.69. He also scored a century against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, becoming the youngest player to score a century in the IPL at the age of 24.
2018
In the 2018 IPL season, Sanju Samson scored 441 runs in 15 matches at an average of 31.50 and a strike rate of 137.81. He also scored a half-century against the Royal Challengers Bangalore and was a key player in the team’s campaign.
2017
Sanju Samson had a good season in the 2017 IPL, scoring 386 runs in 14 matches at an average of 27.57 and a strike rate of 141.39. He also scored a century against the Rising Pune Supergiants, becoming the first player to score a century for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.
Conclusion
Sanju Samson’s career in the IPL has been impressive so far, and he has established himself as one of the most talented players in the league. His batting skills, combined with his excellent wicketkeeping abilities, make him a valuable asset to any team. Moreover, his captaincy skills have also been appreciated by fans and experts, and it will be interesting to see how he performs as Rajasthan Royals captain in the upcoming seasons. As Samson continues to hone his skills, it is likely that he will emerge as one of the most dominant players in the IPL, and a force to be reckoned with on the international stage as well.
