Sam Curran is an English cricketer who plays for the Chennai Super Kings team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Born on June 3, 1998, Sam is 27 years old in 2025. He is an all-rounder from Northampton who bats left-handed and bowls fast seam.
Sam Curran made his IPL debut in 2019. Sam Curran made history as the most expensive IPL player ever when the Punjab Kings bought him for INR 18.50 crore in IPL 2023. In the IPL Auction 2025, the Chennai team bought Sam Curran for INR 2.40 crore.
Sam Curran IPL Career
Sam Curran made his IPL debut in 2019 with Kings XI Punjab Team (now Punjab Kings). In IPL 2025, he is playing for Chennai Super Kings. So far, he has played 59 matches, scoring 883 runs with an average of 25.23. He has hit 5 half-centuries, with his highest score of 63 runs against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024.
Sam has smashed 74 fours and 37 sixes in his IPL career. As a left-arm medium-fast bowler, he has also taken 58 wickets, with his best bowling figures of 4/11 against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2019.
Team | Chennai Super Kings |
IPL Debut | 2019 |
Matches | 59 |
Runs | 883 |
Wickets | 58 |
IPL Price | INR 2.40 Crores |
Role | All-rounder |
Age | 3 June 1998 (age 27) |
Sam Curran IPL 2024 Performance
Sam Curran had a good performance in the 2024 season for Punjab Kings (PBKS). He was the team’s third-best bowler after Harshal Patel and Arshdeep Singh, taking 16 wickets with an average of 26, though his economy rate was over 10.
As a batsman, Curran contributed 270 runs with a strike rate of 123.28, including two half-centuries. He also stepped up as captain in eight matches when Shikhar Dhawan was unavailable, winning three games for the team.
Sam Curran IPL 2023 Runs
Sam Curran scored 276 runs in 14 matches for Punjab Kings in IPL 2023. He had an average of 27.60 and a strike rate of 135.96. His highest score was 55 runs against Mumbai Indians. During the tournament, Sam hit 20 fours and 13 sixes.
Sam Curran IPL 2023 Wickets
Sam Curran took 10 wickets in 14 matches for Punjab Kings in IPL 2023. His best bowling performance was 3/31 against Lucknow Super Giants, where he dismissed Marcus Stoinis, Krishnappa Gowtham, and Yudhvir Singh.
Sam Curran IPL Highest Score
Sam Curran’s highest IPL score is 63 not out, which he achieved for Punjab Kings against Rajasthan Royals in the 2024 season. He scored 63 runs off just 41 balls, smashing 5 fours and 3 sixes. His brilliant knock came at a strike rate of 153.6.
Sam Curran IPL Best Bowling
Sam Curran’s best IPL bowling performance was 4/11 against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2019. He took four wickets in just 2.2 overs, helping Kings XI Punjab win by 14 runs. In that match, he dismissed Colin Ingram, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, and Sandeep Lamichhane. This remains his best bowling figure in IPL.
Sam Curran’s IPL Journey
Sam Curran IPL Debut
Sam Curran made his IPL debut with Kings XI Punjab in the 2019 season. He played 9 matches, took 10 wickets, and scored 95 runs in his first season. His highest score was 55* off just 24 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders. His best bowling performance was 4/11 against Delhi Capitals.
Sam Curran Last IPL Match
Sam Curran played his last match of the IPL 2024 season against Rajasthan Royals on May 15 in Guwahati. He ended the season on a high note, helping Punjab secure their fifth and final win.
Curran impressed with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 24 runs in 3 overs, holding the Royals to 144 for 9. He then shined with the bat, smashing 63 runs off 41 balls at a strike rate of 153.65, hitting 5 fours and 3 sixes to lead Punjab to victory.
Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings |
Series | Indian Premier League 2024 |
Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
Date & Time | May 15, 07:30 PM LOCAL |
Sam Curran IPL 2025 Price
Chennai Super Kings bought Sam Curran for INR 2.40 Crores in the IPL 2025 auction. Over his IPL career, he has played for several teams.
Sam Curran IPL 2025 Salary
Year | Price | Team |
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2020 | INR 5.50 Cr | Chennai Super Kings |
2021 | INR 5.50 Cr | Chennai Super Kings |
2023 | INR 18.50 Cr | Punjab Kings |
2024 | INR 18.50 Cr | Punjab Kings |
2025 | INR 2.40 Cr | Chennai Super Kings |
Sam Curran IPL 2025 Team
Sam Curran is playing for Chennai Super Kings in the 2025 IPL season. CSK bought him in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction for INR 2.40 Crore.
Year | Team |
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2020 | Chennai Super Kings |
2021 | Chennai Super Kings |
2023 | Punjab Kings |
2024 | Punjab Kings |
2025 | Chennai Super Kings |
Sam Curran’s IPL Career Overview
Sam Curran IPL Stats: Batting
IPL Season | Matches (M) | Runs (R) | Highest Score (HS) | Average (Avg) | Strike Rate (S/R) | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
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2024 | 13 | 270 | 63 | 27.00 | 123.29 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 6 |
2023 | 14 | 276 | 55 | 27.60 | 135.96 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 13 |
2021 | 9 | 56 | 34 | 18.66 | 193.10 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
2020 | 14 | 186 | 52 | 23.25 | 131.91 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 12 |
2019 | 9 | 95 | 55* | 23.75 | 172.72 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 3 |
Sam Curran IPL Stats: Bowling
IPL Season | Matches | Overs | Runs Conceded | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best Bowling | 4-Wicket Hauls |
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2024 | 13 | 41 | 416 | 16 | 26.00 | 10.15 | 3/28 | 0 |
2023 | 14 | 47.5 | 489 | 10 | 48.90 | 10.22 | 3/31 | 0 |
2021 | 9 | 33 | 328 | 9 | 36.44 | 9.93 | 3/34 | 0 |
2020 | 14 | 42 | 344 | 13 | 26.46 | 8.19 | 3/19 | 0 |
2019 | 9 | 33 | 323 | 10 | 32.30 | 9.78 | 4/11 | 1 |
FAQ’s
How many runs Sam Curran has Score in IPL Career?
Sam Curran has scored a total of 883 runs in 59 matches in his IPL career so far.
How many wickets Sam Curran has picked in IPL Career?
Sam Curran has picked a total of 458 wickets in 59 matches in his IPL career so far.
What is the highest score of Sam Curran in IPL?
Sam Curran IPL highest score is 63 runs not out against Rajasthan Royals in the 2024 season.
What is the Best Bowling of Sam Curran in IPL?
Sam Curran IPL Best Bowling is 4/11 against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2019.
What is the Price of Sam Curran in IPL 2025?
Sam Curran has been bought by Chennai Super Kings for INR 2.40 Crore in IPL Mega Auction 2025.
When did Sam Curran made his IPL debut?
Sam Curran made his IPL debut in 2019 with Kings XI Punjab.