Sanju Samson's Struggles Continue as CSK Faces Defeat Against PBKS
Sanju Samson fails again at Chepauk, CSK opener's troubling record worsens after early dismissal vs PBKS
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Sanju Samson's poor performance at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai continued as he was dismissed for just seven runs in the IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings. This marks a troubling trend for Samson, who has averaged only 11 runs in six matches at Chepauk.
- 01Sanju Samson scored 7 runs off 7 balls before being dismissed by Xavier Bartlett.
- 02Samson's average at Chepauk is just 11 runs across six matches.
- 03He has a total of 66 runs at the venue, including one duck.
- 04CSK lost their opening match of IPL 2026 against Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets.
- 05Ravindra Jadeja expressed emotional sentiments about leaving CSK after 12-13 years.
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Sanju Samson's struggles continued in the IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Opening the innings for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) alongside captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, Samson was dismissed for just seven runs off seven balls by Xavier Bartlett in the second over. This dismissal further highlighted his troubling record at Chepauk, where he has scored only 66 runs in six matches, averaging a mere 11 with a strike rate of 100. Notably, he has also recorded a duck at this venue. Samson, who was traded to CSK before the auction, expressed excitement about joining the team and learning from legendary player MS Dhoni. Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja shared his emotional experience of leaving CSK after over a decade, highlighting the challenges of such changes in a player's career.
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Samson's continued struggles may affect CSK's performance and fan expectations as the season progresses.
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