'Chetta' supremacy: Sanju Samson outruns Dhoni and Rahul for historic milestone!

CHENNAI: Sanju Samson scripts history in the 2026 IPL season! The Malayali powerhouse has officially become the fastest Indian batter to reach the 5,000-run milestone in IPL history. Sanju secured this incredible record at Chennai's Chepauk Stadium during a high-stakes clash against the Gujarat Titans, crossing the magic number by dispatching Kagiso Rabada to the boundary.

By reaching 5,000 runs in just 3,555 balls, Sanju has surged past Indian stalwarts like MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, and KL Rahul. This feat also cements his place as the third-fastest player overall in IPL history to achieve the mark in terms of balls faced. South African legend AB de Villiers still holds the gold standard, having reached the milestone for RCB in 2021, followed by Australian opener David Warner who achieved it in 2020 while leading Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Sanju’s aggressive intent and fearless shot-making have been the catalysts for this record-breaking journey. With multiple centuries already under his belt this season, the new Chennai Super Kings star has evolved into the ultimate T20 weapon, masterfully balancing his role as a senior leader with the explosive firepower fans have come to adore.