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Injury scare for CSK! Sanju Samson leaves field mid-match vs ...
Sanju Samson (Image credit: BCCI/IPL)NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings suffered an early injury scare in their must-win IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, as wicketkeeper Sanju Samson was forced to leave the field after injuring his finger while keeping wickets.The incident occurred in just the second over of the innings during Spencer Johnson’s spell to Sai Sudharsan. Johnson fired one well down the leg side and Samson put in a full-length dive to stop the ball, but it suddenly changed direction and struck him on the fingers. The delivery eventually resulted in five wides — a boundary plus the extra run for the wide.Samson received immediate attention from the physio before deciding to walk off the field.Urvil Patel then took over wicketkeeping duties as Samson’s substitute behind the stumps.Earlier, Chennai Super Kings won the toss and opted to bowl first against Gujarat Titans.CSK made two changes to their playing XI, bringing in Matt Short for Prashant Veer and Gurjapneet Singh in place of Akeal Hosein.Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, made one change, with Prasidh Krishna replacing Sai Kishore.GT came into the contest placed second on the points table with 16 points from 13 matches and are aiming to seal a top-two finish with a win over Chennai Super Kings at home.Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings are sixth on the table with 12 points from 13 matches and nearly out of the playoff race. CSK need a massive win against GT, along with favourable results in other matches, to keep their slim qualification hopes alive.Teams:Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Matt Short, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh.Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Arshad Khan, Mohammed Siraj.
Massive injury scare for Chennai Super Kings Sanju Samson walks ...
2 hours ago ... Massive injury scare for Chennai Super Kings Sanju Samson walks off after hurting his finger And now Urvil Patel takes charge behind the stumps ...
GT Vs CSK, IPL 2026: Why Did Sanju Samson Leave The Field Mid ...
SummarySanju Samson walked off injured during the second over after hurting his hand while attempting a diving stop behind the stumpsUrvil Patel replaced Samson as wicketkeeper during the GT vs CSK IPL 2026 clash in AhmedabadSamson has scored more than 420 runs for CSK in IPL 2026 at a strike rate above 145Chennai Super Kings suffered a huge blog during their crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans, after a worrying injury scare forced Sanju Samson off the field in Ahmedabad. The incident took place in the second over of the innings when Spencer Johnson sprayed a delivery down the leg side to Sai Sudharsan.The ball sharply swerved after passing the batter and caught Samson awkwardly while he attempted a diving take behind the stumps. Although the wicketkeeper initially tried to continue, the CSK physio rushed onto the field before Samson eventually walked off for further treatment. Youngster Urvil Patel immediately replaced him with the gloves as concerns grew inside the Chennai camp during this crucial league-stage fixture.What Happened To Sanju Samson During GT vs CSK?The injury occurred at 1.3 overs when Johnson’s delivery swung late and beat both Sai Sudharsan and Samson. The CSK keeper dived to his left but appeared to hurt his fingers or wrist while attempting the stop. Replays showed Samson in visible discomfort before the physio checked his hand near the boundary rope. Soon after, he headed back to the dressing room for assessment.The timing of the injury could not have been worse for Chennai Super Kings, who entered the game needing a strong performance to keep their IPL 2026 campaign alive. Samson has remained one of the side’s most experienced players under pressure situations, especially with MS Dhoni unavailable for parts of the season. The franchise is yet to provide an official update regarding the severity of the injury.Sanju Samson’s Importance To CSK In IPL 2026Sanju Samson has been one of Chennai Super Kings’ standout performers during IPL 2026. The wicketkeeper-batter has scored more than 420 runs this season at a strike rate above 145, including three half-centuries. His aggressive starts in the powerplay and calm presence during chases have made him a key figure in CSK’s batting lineup.Apart from his batting contributions, Samson’s wicketkeeping has also played a major role for Chennai this year. His quick glove work and leadership assistance behind the stumps have often helped CSK’s bowling attack in tig...
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