Sanju Samson completed 9000 T20 runs. [Source - AFP]Sanju Samson has added another feather to his cap as he completed 9,000 T20 runs. The breathtaking feat arrived during the third T20I against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, adding to a memorable year he has had.The Indian wicketkeeper-batter has continued to make his mark in the shortest format, with the latest achievement adding another significant milestone to his career. The landmark also saw Samson enter an exclusive list featuring several Indian cricket stars.Sanju Samson Completes 9000 T20 Runs During IND vs AFG 3rd T20ISanju Samson started the third T20I against Afghanistan on 8,977 T20 runs, needing 23 more to reach the 9000-run landmark. Opening alongside Abhishek Sharma, he comfortably completed the milestone in the fifth over after India were asked to bat first.He reached 9,000 T20 runs in the 351st T20 match of his career, doing so in his 334th innings. Samson’s tally includes eight centuries and 57 half-centuries, underlining his consistency across different T20 competitions over the years.Sanju Samson Joins Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma In Elite 9000 T20 Runs ClubWith the completion of 9,000 T20 runs, Sanju Samson has entered an exclusive club of India batters, joining some of the biggest names to have featured in the shortest format of the game.Samson is now the fifth Indian cricketer to cross the landmark, joining Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan and Suryakumar Yadav. Most T20 Runs by an IndianVirat Kohli – 14,218 T20 runsRohit Sharma – 12,531 T20 runsShikhar Dhawan – 9,797 T20 runsSuryakumar Yadav – 9,729 T20 runsSanju Samson – 9,027 T20 runsSamson has also become the 35th player overall to reach 9,000 T20 runs, and with his tally continuing to rise, the Indian batter will have plenty of opportunities to climb further up the list in the years ahead.Also Read: Rishabh Pant’s Captaincy Record In Red-Ball Cricket Ahead Of Irani Cup 2026Sanju Samson Continues To Enjoy A Dream 2026Sanju Samson continues to have a remarkable 2026 in the T20 format. He has already scored more than 500 runs in T20Is this year and played a significant role in India’s successful T20 World Cup 2026 campaign.The wicketkeeper-batter delivered when India needed him most at the 2026 T20 World Cup, producing match-winning contributions in three do-or-die games, including the semi-final and final. His performances also earned him the Player of the Tournament award.Having made his T20 debut back in 2011, Samson has built a substantial career across international and franchise cricket. He has represented India in T20Is, while also starring for Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.At the domestic level, Samson has represented Kerala in T20 cricket, adding another chapter to a career that has now stretched across more than a decade. Reaching 9,000 T20 runs is another major milestone in that journey, with plenty more still to come.Also Read: Abhishek Sharma Rewrites Fastest T20I Century Record At Arun Jaitley Stadium
