| Team | Matches as Captain | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 67 | 33 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 49.25 |
| Overall | 67 | 33 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 49.25 |
Sanju Samson Batting Stats as Captain
| Innings | Runs | Avg | SR | High Score | 100s/50s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Captain | 66 | 2021 | 36.08 | 145.71 | 119 | 1/12 |
| As Non-Captain | 106 | 2683 | 27.94 | 134.41 | 102* | 2/14 |
| Overall | 172 | 4704 | 30.94 | 139.04 | 119 | 3/26 |
Key Takeaways from Sanju Samson’s Captaincy Record
Sanju Samson holds the record for the most wins as Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain in IPL history. He led the Royals to the IPL final for the first time since their inaugural championship win under the legendary Shane Warne in 2008.
Sanju’s win percentage as an IPL captain shows a balanced performance, and his IPL losses as captain indicate there is room for improvement as he continues to grow in his leadership skills.
Compare his record with the other successful RR captains:
| CAPTAIN | MATCHES | WINS | WIN% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Warne | 55 | 31 | 55.35% |
| Rahul Dravid | 40 | 23 | 57.50% |
| Steve Smith | 27 | 15 | 55.55% |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 24 | 9 | 37.50% |
Sanju has been with the Royals since 2013, making him the player with the most seasons for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.
The Kerala batter was made the RR captain in the 2021 season, and 2025 marks his fifth season as captain. We can gauge his effectiveness as an IPL captain by comparing his record to that of other successful captains.
Under his leadership, Rajasthan has performed as a formidable force, consistently contending for playoff qualification. You can find RR’s performance in every IPL season detailed in this blog.
In addition to the titles of most seasons, most matches, and most wins as captain, Sanju also tops the charts for most runs, most fifty-plus scores, and most 100-run partnerships for Rajasthan Royals.
Question time: Can you guess who follows Sanju in the RR’s most run-scoring list?
