IPL 2024: Sanju Samson Surpasses Rishabh Pant To Become Highest Run-Scoring Indian Wicket-Keeper
Rishabh Pant trails Sanju Samson by just 26 runs but has a better strike rate than the Rajasthan Royals captain.
Sanju Samson smashed another magnificent half-century as he led Rajasthan Royals to their fourth straight win in the IPL 2024. The Men in Pink beat RCB by six wickets to keep their winning streak going.
After their star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal got out for a duck early, Sanju Samson stepped up and blasted 69 runs off just 42 balls, teaming up with Jos Buttler for a massive 148-run partnership.
Samson is on a roll in IPL 2024, eyeing a return to the Indian T20 World Cup squad. He is currently the third highest run-scorer in the tournament and leading among wicketkeepers.
Most Runs By Wicket-keepers in IPL 2024
| Wicketkeeper | Runs |
|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | 178 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 177 |
| Rishabh Pant | 152 |
| Quinton de Kock | 139 |
| Jos Buttler | 135 |
It’s interesting that Pant and Samson, both batting at number four, are the only wicketkeepers on the list. Buttler and de Kock open, while Klaasen finishes for Kolkata Knight Riders.
