IPL 2026: ‘Can CSK win without Sanju Samson’s runs?’ - Ex-Indian cricketer questions team’s overdependence ahead of LSG clash
Ex-IND cricketer questions CSK’s reliance on Samson for runs
10 May 2026
2 MinAkeal Hosein
West Indies
ICC Ranking
#48 All Rounder in T20
#19 Bowler in T20
Current Series
Full Name
Akeal Hosein
Nationality
West Indies
Other Name
Akeal Hosein
Role
Bowler
Birth Date
25 Apr 1993 (33y 27d)
Birth Place
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Batting Style
Left hand Bat
Bowling Style
Left Arm Orthodox
Teams
ICC Ranking
#48 All Rounder in T20
#19 Bowler in T20
Batting Performance
| Format | M | Inns | No | R | H.S | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ipl | 8 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 16 | -- | 13 | 161.54 | -- | -- |
| odi | 40 | 30 | 9 | 309 | 60 | 14.71 | 396 | 78.03 | -- | 1 |
| t20i | 96 | 37 | 17 | 293 | 44 | 14.65 | 262 | 111.83 | -- | -- |
| t20 | 280 | 133 | 59 | 1166 | 55 | 15.75 | 1016 | 114.76 | -- | 1 |
| fc | 24 | 40 | 4 | 644 | 102 | 17.88 | -- | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| list a | 91 | 55 | 13 | 645 | 60 | 15.35 | 819 | 78.75 | -- | 1 |
| t10 | 35 | 17 | 10 | 117 | 27 | 16.71 | 86 | 136.05 | -- | -- |
Bowling Performance
| Format | M | Inns | Ovs | R | Wkts | BBI | Avg | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ipl | 8 | 8 | 28.40 | 238 | 9 | 4/17 | 26.44 | 8.30 | 19.11 | 1 | -- |
| odi | 40 | 40 | 368.20 | 1769 | 63 | 4/39 | 28.07 | 4.8 | 35 | 2 | -- |
| t20i | 96 | 92 | 327.20 | 2430 | 93 | 5/11 | 26.12 | 7.42 | 21.1 | 2 | 1 |
| t20 | 280 | 264 | 918.40 | 6612 | 262 | 5/11 | 25.23 | 7.19 | 21 | 6 | 1 |
| fc | 24 | 41 | 698.50 | 1838 | 66 | 6/33 | 27.84 | 2.63 | 63.5 | 3 | 3 |
| list a | 91 | 91 | 792.50 | 3467 | 128 | 5/26 | 27.08 | 4.37 | 37.1 | 5 | 1 |
| t10 | 35 | 31 | 49.00 | 406 | 30 | 2/6 | 13.53 | 8.29 | 9.80 | -- | 1 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Match | Bat | Bowl | Date | Venue | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSK vs SRH | 3* | 1/21 | 18 May 2026 | Chennai | t20 |
| CSK vs LSG | - | 0/49 | 10 May 2026 | Chennai | t20 |
| DC vs CSK | - | 1/19 | 05 May 2026 | Delhi | t20 |
| CSK vs GT | 0* | 1/46 | 26 Apr 2026 | Chennai | t20 |
| MI vs CSK | 2* | 4/17 | 23 Apr 2026 | Mumbai | t20 |
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