Watch- Samson Brings MS Dhoni To Chepauk With Lightning Fast Stumping To Dismiss Gill

Samson channels inner MSD to remove Gill [Source: Screengrab/JioHotstar]MS Dhoni may have an unconventional keeping method, but that has made him world famous. There is a famous saying that when MSD is behind the stumps, just don’t leave your crease. He is lightning quick with his glovework, and has swift reflexes which makes him the best in the business.Whenever an Indian keeper performs well- takes a sharp catch, or does a brilliant stumping, he instantly gets compared with MS Dhoni, as the former Indian skipper has set a high bar. This is exactly what CSK skipper, Sanju Samson did in the IPL 2026 match vs Gujarat Titans.Samson channels inner MS Dhoni to dismiss Shubman GillSamson is a brilliant keeper, but he is known more for his catches, rather than stumpings. However, in a tense situation against the Titans, Samson channeled his inner MSD to inflict a lightning-quick stumping that dismissed Shubman Gill.Noor Ahmad bowled a leg-break ball, but it drifted down the leg side as Gill missed his attempted flick shot. Samson swiftly moved to his left as he collected the ball, and in the blink of an eye, he knocked over the bails.Initially, it looked like Gill had made his ground, but replays showcased that his back leg was in the air, and Samson had done the impossible in the fraction of a second to dismiss the GT skipper, who was taking the game away from CSK.IndianPremierLeague @IPL 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐩 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐬 👌 🎥 Sanju Samson sends back Shubman Gill with a stumping masterclass 👏👏 Updates ▶️ Apr 26, 2026, 6:37 PM This was a tribute to MSD, as the former CSK captain was known for his excellent glovework behind the stumps, and time and again, he has inflicted such dismissals.Also Read: Massive Setback For RCB! Phil Salt Ruled Out Of IPL 2026 Match vs Delhi CapitalsSanju Samson to replace MS Dhoni as CSK's long-term keeperCSK went all out to acquire the services of Sanju Samson before the IPL 2026 season. The former IPL winners traded him from the Rajasthan Royals, and there was a good reason why the franchise wanted Samson in their squad.Samson, 31, is relatively younger and can easily play for the franchise for the next 5-6 years. MSD is 44, and with injuries taking a toll on his body, the IPL 2026 could be his last campaign.In MSD’s absence, Samson has been keeping in IPL 2026, and he was always CSK’s long-term prospect to replace MS Dhoni in the squad. Just like ‘Thala’, he can lead the team in the future, and will be the leader behind the stumps as well.Samson goes past MI great after Shubman Gill stumpingSamson showed his excellent glovework to dismiss the dangerous Gill, and with a lightning-fast stumping, he surpassed Mumbai Indians keeper Quinton de Kock in the “most stumpings in the IPL” list.Most Stumpings in IPL47 - MS Dhoni37 - Dinesh Karthik 32 - Robin Uthappa 26 - W Saha24 - Rishabh Pant 18 - Sanju Samson*17 - Quinton De KockMSD tops the charts with 47 stumpings in his IPL journey, while his long-term replacement, Samson, has surpassed QDK to have 18 stumpings. However, in the list, he sits in sixth position.Follow CSK Vs GT live updates for the thrilling IPL contest