Sanju Samson Makes IPL History: First Rajasthan Royals Player to Cross 4000 Runs

Key Points:

• Sanju Samson becomes the first-ever Rajasthan Royals player to score 4000 IPL runs.
• Rajasthan Royals defeat Chennai Super Kings by six wickets in their final IPL 2025 league match.
• Samson scored 41 off 31 balls, reaching the milestone with a six off Ravichandran Ashwin.
• Vaibhav Suryavanshi (57 off 33) and Dhruv Jurel (31* off 12) played key roles in the chase.
• Samson now has 4027 runs in 149 matches for RR, with 2 centuries and 23 fifties.
• RR’s win likely pushes CSK to their first-ever last-place finish in IPL history.

New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals (RR) closed their IPL 2025 campaign with a morale-boosting six-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium. The match was historic for RR skipper Sanju Samson, who became the first player in franchise history to surpass 4000 IPL runs a feat no other RR batter has achieved.

Samson’s Record-Breaking Knock Anchors the Chase

Chasing a competitive 188, RR lost Yashasvi Jaiswal early but quickly stabilized as Sanju Samson walked in during the fourth over. The captain’s composed 41 off 31 balls, including three boundaries and two sixes, saw him reach the 4000-run mark with a powerful six off Ravichandran Ashwin in the seventh over. This milestone came in his 149th IPL appearance for RR, underlining his longevity and consistency for the franchise since his debut in 2013.

Suryavanshi and Jurel Shine in Decisive Victory

While Samson’s historic innings laid the foundation, 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi stole the show with a mature 57 off 33 balls, forming a crucial 98-run partnership with his captain. Dhruv Jurel provided the finishing touches, smashing 31 not out off just 12 balls, as RR chased down the target with 17 balls to spare.

Samson’s IPL Legacy with Rajasthan Royals

Sanju Samson’s achievement places him among the IPL’s elite, as only a handful of players have scored 4000+ runs for a single team. For RR, the next closest is Jos Buttler with 3055 runs, followed by Ajinkya Rahane (2810), Shane Watson (2372), and Yashasvi Jaiswal (2166). Samson’s RR tally stands at 4027 runs from 149 matches, averaging 31.70 with a strike rate of 141.24, including two centuries and 23 fifties. Across his IPL career, including his stint with Delhi Capitals, Samson has amassed over 4670 runs in 177 matches.

RR’s Win Caps a Challenging Season

Despite a season marred by inconsistent performances and injuries including Samson missing several matches RR ended on a high note. Their victory over CSK not only secured a positive finish but also likely condemned CSK to their first-ever last-place finish in IPL history.

Most Runs for Rajasthan Royals in IPL History

Sanju Samson’s historic milestone and RR’s convincing win provide a fitting conclusion to their 2025 IPL campaign, setting the stage for a promising future built around their record-breaking captain.