IPL 2026: Sanju Samson Slams Sensational Century, Equals Rohit Sharma in Prestigious List

Chennai Super Kings' Sanju Samson lit up the IPL 2026 'El Clasico' with a breathtaking century at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (April 23).

Taking the crease with his trademark calm demeanour, Samson quickly shifted gears, dismantling the opposition's bowling attack to all corners of the park. His innings was a perfect blend of sheer timing and brutal power, effortlessly finding the gaps during the powerplay before unleashing a barrage of lofted strokes in the middle overs.

The knock reflects the pure dominance he exerted out in the middle. Samson blazed his way to a phenomenal hundred, decorating his innings with a staggering 10 fours and 6 towering sixes. He brought up his milestone in spectacular fashion in the final ball of 20th over to launch a drive that went to the boundary on a single drop, sending the crowd into an absolute frenzy.

Sanju Samson equals Rohit Sharma

With this sensational knock, Sanju Samson has firmly etched his name among the greatest Indian batters in the shortest format, officially equaling Rohit Sharma's tally of eight T20 centuries.

Sanju Samson becomes 9th Batter to score Multiple Centuries in an IPL Season, joins Elite List

The race for the most T20 centuries among Indian players is now tighter than ever. While Virat Kohli and the explosive Abhishek Sharma currently lead the pack with 9 centuries apiece, Samson's latest masterclass brings him level with the legendary "Hitman" at 8.

Matching Rohit Sharma, a player renowned globally for his mammoth hundreds is a monumental achievement for Samson, highlighting his incredible consistency and match-winning prowess in T20 cricket over the years.

Most centuries in T20s among Indians

9 - Virat Kohli
9 - Abhishek Sharma
8 - Rohit Sharma
8 - Sanju Samson

As the 2026 season progresses, all eyes will be on Samson to see if he can push past this milestone and challenge the top spot.