Sanju Samson, who was named Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup 2026, was traded to Chennai Super Kings from Rajasthan Royals in exchange for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. With MS Dhoni sidelined due to injury, Samson was expected to step up for the team. However, he had a rough start in the opening game, scoring only six runs before being dismissed by Nandre Burger.
In the upcoming match against Punjab Kings, Samson will face the challenge of performing well at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, where he has struggled in the past. In five IPL games at this venue, he has only averaged 11.80 with a high dot ball percentage and a low score of 26 in 2015. His performances have been disappointing, with scores of 8 runs in 2019, a duck in 2023, and a total of 25 runs in 2024.
CSK fans will be hoping that Samson can break his poor record at Chepauk and make a significant contribution to the team. The game against Punjab Kings will be an opportunity for him to prove himself and show his worth in the yellow jersey. Published on Apr 03, 2026.
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