Sanju Samson became a hot topic in all Chennai Super Kings (CSK)—related discussions, especially after his heroics in the T20 World Cup 2026. Former India batter Suresh Raina suggested where to fit Samson in the batting order for the IPL 2026 season.
After a disappointing Indian Premier League captain in 2025, the CSK management spent heavily ahead of the 2026 competition to make the team strong on paper with multiple young cricketers, who have the potential to serve the team for a long period. Samson is one of them.
To get Sanju Samson on board, the five-time league winners traded out Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to the Rajasthan Royals. But in which position will the team ask him to bat? The question remains.
Suresh Raina said that number 3 will be the best for Sanju Samson with Ayush Mhatre and Ruturaj Gaikwad as the openers. To balance the entire batting line-up, Raina put Samson at number three as the pivot between the openers and the middle-order.
"He was the captain of the Rajasthan Royals for so many years. I think his role will be clear here. Will Sanju Samson or Ruturaj open Matre? Or will Ayush play as number three? We have a World Cup here. If he plays as number three, it will be good. Because then (Dewald) Brevis will come at number four", Suresh Raina said on a Star Sports programme.
Who will bat at number 6?
In a different discussion, another former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar discussed a potential playing combination of the Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2026. Continuing on that thread, Raina also placed Shivam Dube at number 5. For Raina, the sixth batting spot is going to be very crucial for the team management to choose as there are multiple options in the squad.
"Sanjay Bhai said that Shivam Dube will come at number five. At number six, it depends on who you bring. Will Prashant Veer be there? Will Akhil Hussain be there? Will Noor Ahmed be there? It will be important to know how many fast bowlers play overseas", he said.
Suresh Raina selected Samson over MS Dhoni
In a surprising decision, Suresh Raina selected Sanju Samson as the keeper over MS Dhoni, because of the Kerala-born's huge fan following.
"But Sanju will be there as a keeper. We saw the atmosphere he created when he played in the World Cup. He welcomed everyone there. I think his role will be more important as number three. Because if you let Ayush Matre and Ruturaj play at the top, they will experience the middle order. Then they will look strong", the ex-cricketer added.
"Otherwise, I think they will play the last two or three overs. Before that, in the middle order, when Brevis comes with Sanju, after Brevis, you will have Shivam Dube. Sanju has to be a player with a different experience," he also stated.
Read More: MS Dhoni to take new job at CSK! Ex-India batter drops massive statement ahead of IPL 2026
Hence then, the article about sanju samson s batting position in ipl 2026 revealed by csk great was published today ( ) and is available on cricketaddictor ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Sanju Samson’s batting position in IPL 2026 revealed by CSK great )
Also on site :
- José Leclerc Targeting July Return
- ‘Divine Incursions’ Is a Brainy Monster-of-the-Week Thriller That Will Scratch Your ‘X-Files’ Itch
- What Bessent Said After Interview Interrupted for Trump Situation Room Talk