Chennai Super Kings’ captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, right, and Sanju Samson.
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star wicketkeeper/batter Sanju Samson etched his name in history books as he completed 5000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL), becoming only the 10th batter to achieve this feat in the tournament’s history.
Samson achieved this feat in his side’s clash against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the ongoing IPL in Chennai on Sunday (April 26, 2026).
Published – April 27, 2026 03:36 am IST



