Sanju Samson made his IPL debut with the Rajasthan Royals in 2013. He rejoined the franchise in 2018 after the completion of a two-year ban from the IPL. (BCCI Photo)
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IPL 2024 was one of the best seasons for Samson. He amassed 531 runs at an impressive average of 48.27 and a strike rate of 153.46. (BCCI Photo)
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The season also saw him lead Rajasthan Royals to the playoffs for the second time after taking over the captaincy in 2021. (BCCI Photo)
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7 records that Sanju Samson holds for the Rajasthan Royals: (AP Photo)
Most seasons: Sanju Samson has represented Rajasthan Royals in 11 seasons in the IPL, which is the most by any player. (IPL Photo)
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Most matches: Sanju Samson has played a total of 155 matches for the franchise, including six matches in the Champions League Twenty20 2013. (AP Photo)
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Most runs: Sanju Samson has 4027 runs in 149 matches for the franchise in IPL. (IPL Photo)
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Most fifty-plus scores: Sanju Samson has registered scores of fifty or above 28 times while playing for Rajasthan Royals. He also has two centuries. (AP Photo)
Most matches as captain: Sanju Samson has led the side in 67 matches in IPL. Under Samson's leadership, the Royals qualified for the playoffs twice, including a final appearance in IPL 2022. (BCCI Photo)
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Most wins as captain: Under Sanju Samson's captaincy Rajasthan Royals have secured 33 wins from 67 matches. (AP Photo)
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Most dismissals: Sanju Samson has effected 85 dismissals from 117 innings behind the stumps, which is the most by any Royals player. His impressive glovework features 68 catches and 17 stumpings. (Rajasthan Royals)
