Sanju Samson Shines with Sixes Against Delhi Capitals

Sanju Samson delivered an outstanding performance in the IPL match against Delhi Capitals, hitting six sixes and scoring 87 runs. This achievement has propelled him past David Warner in the all-time sixes leaderboard, placing him sixth. With the season still ongoing, Samson is on track to challenge AB de Villiers' record. The competition intensifies as KL Rahul also aims to surpass Warner, making the race for the top spots in IPL history more thrilling. Read on to discover more about this exciting match and Samson's remarkable journey.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 6, 2026, 14:08 IST

Sanju Samson's Stellar Performance

Currently, Sanju Samson is in exceptional form, showcasing his skills during the match against Delhi Capitals on Tuesday. Although he had the opportunity to score a century, he chose to prioritize the team's needs instead. Throughout the match, he impressively hit six sixes, surpassing David Warner's record. It wouldn't be surprising if he overtakes AB de Villiers in the upcoming matches.

Six Sixes Against Delhi Capitals

In the IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings, Sanju Samson scored 87 runs off 52 balls, hitting seven fours and six sixes. He remained not out, leading his team to victory. With this performance, he has climbed to sixth place on the list of players with the most sixes in IPL history.

Chris Gayle Holds the Record for Most Sixes

Chris Gayle holds the record for the most sixes in IPL history, having hit 357 sixes before retiring from the league. Rohit Sharma follows him with 317 sixes, while Virat Kohli is in third place with 306. MS Dhoni has managed 264 sixes, although he hasn't played this season yet. AB de Villiers is fifth with 251 sixes, and now Sanju Samson has reached sixth place.

Sanju Samson Surpasses David Warner

This season, playing for CSK, Sanju Samson has hit a total of 240 sixes, with 21 of those coming this year alone. If he continues this trend, he could soon surpass AB de Villiers, needing just 12 more sixes. CSK still has at least four matches left this season, providing ample opportunity for him to achieve this milestone. If CSK makes it to the top four, his chances will increase even further.

KL Rahul Closing in on Warner

David Warner has now slipped to seventh place with 236 sixes. Sanju's six sixes in the match against Delhi allowed him to surpass Warner. KL Rahul is also in the race, having hit 232 sixes so far. With just five more sixes, he could overtake Warner, making the competition between Rahul and Samson an exciting one to watch in the future.