Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson played a superb unbeaten knock, scoring a century in their Indian Premier League 2026 match against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium.

In his first season with CSK, Samson looked in complete control. He reached his hundred with a boundary and got there in just 54 balls. His innings was filled with quality shots, including 10 fours and 6 sixes.

Most Centuries in IPL

This was his second century of the current season and the fifth of his IPL career. With this knock, Samson went past Shubman Gill to move up to fifth place on the list of players with the most IPL centuries.

He now joins an elite group that includes Virat Kohli with 8 centuries, Jos Buttler with 7, Chris Gayle with 6, and KL Rahul with 5.

Sanju Samson becomes ninth cricketer to reach this milestone

Sanju Samson has now become only the ninth batter in the history of the Indian Premier League to score more than one century in a single season.

The Kerala-born batter has joined an elite group of players that includes big names like Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle, who have also achieved this rare feat.

He has also created a record for Chennai Super Kings by becoming the first Indian player from the franchise to score multiple centuries in one IPL season.

Players with Multiple Centuries in a Single IPL Season

4 Centuries (Record)

Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) – 2016
Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals) – 2022

3 Centuries

Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans) – 2023

2 Centuries

Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) – 2011
Hashim Amla (Punjab Kings) – 2017
Shane Watson (Chennai Super Kings) – 2018
Shikhar Dhawan (Delhi Capitals) – 2020
KL Rahul (Lucknow Super Giants) – 2022
Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) – 2023
Sanju Samson (Chennai Super Kings) – 2026.

Most T20 Centuries by Designated Wicketkeeper-Batters (Indian Players)


Sanju Samson (Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, etc.)
Matches: 235 | Runs: 6,298 | 100s: 6

Ishan Kishan (Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, etc.)
Matches: 150 | Runs: 4,282 | 100s: 5

Rishabh Pant (Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, etc.)
Matches: 201 | Runs: 5,027 | 100s: 3

Urvil Patel (Gujarat, Baroda)
Matches: 31 | Runs: 944 | 100s: 3

KL Rahul (Lucknow Super Giants, Punjab Kings, etc.)
Matches: 103 | Runs: 4,171 | 100s: 2

Wriddhiman Saha (Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, etc.)
Matches: 226 | Runs: 4,417 | 100s: 2

MI vs CSK IPL 2026 innings report

After being asked to bat, Sanju Samson produced a brilliant knock, scoring an unbeaten century to guide Chennai Super Kings to 207 for 6 against Mumbai Indians in their clash between the two five-time champions.

Opening the innings, Samson stayed at the crease till the end. He held the innings together while wickets kept falling from the other side, making sure CSK reached a strong total.

For Mumbai Indians, AM Ghazanfar and Ashwani Kumar picked up two wickets each. Jasprit Bumrah bowled tightly as well and finished with figures of 1 for 31.

Brief Scores

Chennai Super Kings: 207/6; 20 overs (Sanju Samson 101 not out, Ruturaj Gaikwad 22, Dewald Brevis 21; Ashwani Kumar 2/37, AM Ghazanfar 2/25, Jasprit Bumrah 1/31) vs Mumbai Indians.