Chennai Super Kings star becomes fastest Indian by balls, joins the elite list Last updated: April 27, 2026 | 10:50 Chennai Super Kings' Sanju Samson plays a shot during the IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai on Sunday. ANI Sanju Samson added another milestone to his career after crossing 5,000 runs in the Indian Premier League, joining a select group of batters in the tournament’s history. The landmark came during Chennai Super Kings’ match against Gujarat Titans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. Samson reached the mark with a crisp boundary off Kagiso Rabada in the second over of the innings, drawing applause from the home crowd. The 29-year-old is now the 10th player to go past 5,000 runs in the IPL, underlining his consistency over the years. Get updated faster and for FREE : Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here .…