Sanju Samson became the 10th player to complete 5000 runs in IPL cricket in Chennai Super Kings’ match against Gujarat Titans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 26.
Samson reached the landmark with a six against Kagiso Rabada in the second over of the match. Rabada would later dismiss him for 11 from 15 balls.
The 31-year-old completed the milestone in 185 matches for three franchises — Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Daredevils, and Chennai Super Kings — and five centuries. He has previously captained RR as well.
Here is a list of the players who have completed 5000 runs in IPL:
List of players with 5000 runs in IPL
Virat Kohli (RCB) - 8989 runs
Rohit Sharma (DCH/MI) - 7183 runs
Shikhar Dhawan (DC/DCH/MI/SRH/PBKS) - 6769 runs
David Warner (DC/SRH) - 6565 runs
KL Rahul (DC/KXIP/RCB/SRH/LSG) - 5579 runs
Suresh Raina (CSK/GL) - 5528 runs
MS Dhoni (CSK/RPS) - 5439 runs
Ajinkya Rahane (CSK/DC/KKR/MI/RPS/RR) - 5184 runs
AB de Villiers (DC/RCB) - 5162 runs
Sanju Samson (CSK/DC/RR) - 5008 runs
Published on Apr 26, 2026