Sanju Samson Shines with Record-Breaking Century at Wankhede

Apr 24, 2026

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Apr 24, 2026 08:30

Sanju Samson breaks multiple records at Wankhede, celebrates to Rajinikanth’s Petta rhythm on insta

## Samson's Stellar Performance

Sanju Samson delivered a remarkable performance at the Wankhede Stadium, scoring an unbeaten 101 off 54 balls for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2026. His innings included 10 fours and 6 sixes, helping CSK reach a total of 207 for 5.

## Historic Defeat for Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians faced their heaviest defeat in IPL history, bowled out for just 104 runs. The 103-run loss highlighted CSK's dominance in the match.

## Record-Breaking Achievements

Samson became the first CSK player to score a century against Mumbai Indians in IPL history. This was his second century of the season, making him the first Indian to achieve this feat for CSK in a single IPL edition. He now shares the fourth spot for most IPL centuries with KL Rahul, having five to his name.

## Celebrating in Style

Known for his admiration of Rajinikanth, Samson celebrated his century with a post on Instagram featuring the rhythm of "Petta," a nod to the superstar's film. This celebration style has become a signature for Samson, who previously celebrated in a similar manner after another century.

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