Sanju Samson Makes IPL History with Century Against Mumbai Indians

In a thrilling IPL 2026 match, Sanju Samson led Chennai Super Kings to a remarkable victory over Mumbai Indians with a stunning century. His unbeaten 101 runs not only set a new record for CSK against MI but also made him the first Indian to score two centuries for the franchise in a single season. This article delves into Samson's historic performance and its significance in IPL history.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 23, 2026, 22:32 IST

Mumbai Indians Face Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026 Clash

In the ongoing IPL 2026, the Mumbai Indians (MI) are up against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 33rd match at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Thursday. Batting first, CSK posted an impressive total of 206 runs in their 20 overs. The standout performer was Sanju Samson, who has emerged as CSK's top batsman this season, scoring a remarkable 103 runs. This innings not only marked a personal milestone for Samson but also set two records for the franchise, a first in the 19-year history of the IPL.

Samson's innings included 10 fours and 6 sixes, as he finished with an unbeaten score of 101 off 54 balls. With this achievement, he became the first CSK player to score a century against MI in IPL history, surpassing the previous record held by Ruturaj Gaikwad, who scored 88 runs against MI.

Here are the top individual scores by CSK players against MI:

Sanju Samson - 101*
Ruturaj Gaikwad - 88*
Michael Hussey - 86*
Suresh Raina - 83*
Suresh Raina - 82*

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Sanju Samson Joins Elite Ranks

This century marks the second time this season that Samson has reached the three-figure mark for CSK, having previously scored a century against the Delhi Capitals. With this feat, he becomes the first Indian player to achieve two centuries for CSK in a single season. Shane Watson was the first player from CSK to accomplish this in 2018.

Samson is now the third player in CSK's history to hit two centuries, following Murali Vijay and Watson. He also joins an exclusive group of players who have scored multiple centuries in a single IPL season.

Players with Multiple Centuries in a Single IPL Season:

Virat Kohli (RCB) - 2016 (4 centuries)
Jos Buttler (RR) - 2022 (4 centuries)
Shubman Gill (GT) - 2023 (3 centuries)
Chris Gayle (RCB) - 2011
Hashim Amla (KXIP/PBKS) - 2017
Shane Watson (CSK) - 2018
Shikhar Dhawan (DC) - 2020
KL Rahul (LSG) - 2022
Virat Kohli (RCB) - 2023
Sanju Samson (CSK) - 2026