India has produced some of the best run-scorers in T20 World Cup history. From Kohli’s consistency to Gambhir at No.5, these five players have dominated with big scores, while No.2 boasts two titles.

Meet 5 Indian batters with most runs in T20 World Cup: Gambhir at no.5, THIS legendary player sits second

From Abhishek Sharma to Tilak Varma, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most T20I runs in 2025. This list also includes Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson

Meet top 5 Indian batters with most T20I runs in 2025, check who tops the list

Samson also reached another landmark, becoming the 14th Indian to score 1,000 runs in T20 Internationals. Ahead of the match, Sanju has scored 995 matches in 51 matches, at an average of 25.51 and a strike rate of 147.40.

IND vs SA, 5th T20I: Sanju Samson joins Kohli, Rohit, Rahul in elite list, becomes seventh Indian to achieve THIS milestone

In the ongoing T20I series against South Africa, Gill managed to score only 32 runs, drawing criticism on social media for his poor form.

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India, having won the T20 World Cup in 2024 under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy are one of the favourites to win the tournament.

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While eyes will be on the performances of key players, including Suryakumar Yadav, Arshdeep Singh and others, it is the opening slot that could be a huge matter of concern. With Shubman Gill unavailable for the Ahmedabad T20I on Friday, Sanju Samson is likely to play in his position.

IND vs SA: Will Sanju Samson finally open for Team India as hosts take on South Africa in Ahmedabad?

In 51 T20Is for India, Sanju Samson has hit three hundreds and as many fifties, while Jitesh Sharma is yet to hit one in this format. 

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Samson was promoted up the order as opener in absence of Shubman Gill but once India's Test and ODI skipper returned, Samson was pushed down in the middle order. With 2026 T20 World Cup less than three months away, Samson would be hoping to use any opportunity provided to cement his place.

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With so many skilled batters available, CSK may struggle to finalise their batting order. Fans will have to wait and see how they settle this challenge in the coming IPL season.

Can Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson form a strong opening pair for CSK? Ashwin share his views

The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have announced the list of their retained players ahead of the upcoming auction. Surprisingly, many well-known Indian players have been released by their franchises. Let's have a look at the released players inside.

IPL 2026 retention list: 5 shocking releases of Indian players

Sanju Samson, who led Rajasthan Royals for the last few years and enjoyed a stellar rise, was involved in an ambitious deal that saw Ravindra Jadeja part ways with Chennai Super Kings and move in the other direction. 

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson was emotionally drained, wanted to leave mid-season, reveals RR owner

From Shardul Thakur to Sherfane Rutherford, here's a look at the top players traded so far in IPL 2026 retentions. This list also includes star players like Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami

IPL 2026 retention list: Meet top players trades so far

In a headline signing on the deadline day, CSK announced the arrival of Sanju Samson in a deal that saw Ravindra Jadeja return to Rajasthan Royals after 16 years.

IPL 2026: CSK confirm Sanju Samson arrival on retention deadline day, Ravindra Jadeja joins RR in return

As the trade talks between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings is about to be finalised, let's glance at the top four players who could replace Sanju Samson incase he exits Rajasthan Royals.

4 players who could replace Sanju Samson as Rajasthan Royals captain in IPL 2026

Samson has been associated with the Royals for many years now and has been the captain as well. His departure, amid the ongoing trade talks with CSK for Ravindra Jadeja, will definitely open up the skipper's post as well.

Who will lead Rajasthan Royals if Sanju Samson trade goes through - Have a look at contenders

Fans on Monday (Nov 10) noticed that Jadeja’s Instagram account is no longer active, and it’s unclear whether he has deactivated it himself or if it has been hacked. 

Ravindra Jadeja deactivates Instagram account amid CSK-RR IPL trade deal

Both the franchises, CSK and RR are actively looking at the trade involving Samson and Jadeja. Both the players are one of the core members of their respective teams and have been involved with them for many years counting.

'Dhoni’s last year,' says ex-India batter Kaif if CSK-RR go through Samson-Jadeja IPL trade

According to report, Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals are actively negotiating a trade of Sanju Samson for Ravindra Jadeja, though RR is demanding an extra player

IPL 2026: Is Ravindra Jadeja set to join Rajasthan Royals in a swap deal for Sanju Samson? Here's the truth

From KL Rahul to AB de Villiers here is a look at five players with most runs without winning an IPL title. The list of players also consists of Chris Gayle, Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant as teams prepare for the latest round of retentions. 

From KL Rahul to AB de Villiers, 5 players with most runs without winning an IPL title

Even in the recently concluded 1st T20I against Australia, which ended in a no-result, Samson was part of the playing XI but was slotted down the order to bat. 

Kris Srikkanth pinpoints India’s ‘unluckiest cricket’ in latest dig at head coach Gambhir

Samson's fortune changed after Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja retired post India's T20 World Cup 2024 win. Sanju was given the opener's slot in place of Rohit along with Abhishek Sharma and responded with three tons in the same year.

Sanju Samson ready to bowl 'left-arm spin' for a place in India T20I team

Samson, who was among the six players retained by the franchise ahead of the last mega auction, featured in only nine games last season due to an injury, enduring a disappointing run, with RR also languishing at the bottom of the points table.

IPL 2026: Cricket great joins Rajasthan Royals’ backroom staff; Samson’s case on radar

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav was asked who'll be part of playing XI between Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma and said ‘they’ll make the right decision.' The selection dilemma popped up after Shubman Gill's entry in the team as vice-captain.

India vs UAE, Asia Cup 2025: Samson or Jitesh? Skipper Suryakumar reveals who'll be part of playing XI

Though Samson held that opener’s slot in the past three series (against Bangladesh, South Africa and England), smashing three top-notch hundreds, Gill’s return to the T20I setup makes him an automatic selection. 

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