Sam Curran, a southpaw English all-rounder, has made himself a name in limited-overs cricket with his left-arm pace and quick cameos with the bat down the order.
Curran burst into the international cricket arena in 2018, and soon enough he made his way into the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2019. Thus far, he has proved his all-round ability in the cash-rich league, producing impressive performances.
Here, we’ll glance at Sam Curran’s IPL career stats and records, along with his price tag in every season.
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Early Debut in IPL Career
Sam Curran made his IPL debut on March 25, 2019. He was representing Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
The England all-rounder had an expensive start to his IPL career, as he conceded 52 runs in four overs while taking two wickets. But those two wickets were crucial to the Kings winning the match.
Curran further played eight games in the 2019 season, scoring 95 runs and picking up 10 wickets.
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2019 |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Date & Time | Mar 25, 08:00 PM LOCA |
IPL Career of Sam Curran
| Year | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Wickets | Best Bowling | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 270 | 63 | 16 | 3/28 | 10.15 |
| 2023 | 14 | 276 | 55 | 10 | 3/31 | 10.22 |
| 2021 | 9 | 56 | 34 | 9 | 3/34 | 9.93 |
| 2020 | 14 | 186 | 52 | 13 | 3/19 | 8.19 |
| 2019 | 9 | 95 | 55* | 10 | 4/11 | 9.78 |
| Career | 59 | 883 | 63 | 58 | 4/11 | 9.65 |
Performance in IPL 2024
Sam Curran had a decent outing in the 2024 season for Punjab Kings (PBKS). The left-hander was Punjab’s third-best bowler after Harshal Patel and Arshdeep Singh, racking up 16 wickets at an average of 26, though his economy was upwards of 10.
Curran also scored handy runs, as he accumulated 270 runs at a strike rate of 123.28, including two fifties. He also led the team in eight matches in the absence of Shikhar Dhawan, winning three of those games.
Last Match in IPL 2024
Sam Curran’s last match in the IPL 2024 season came against Rajasthan Royals on May 15 in Guwahati. The Englishman signed off from the 2024 season with a bang, handing Punjab their fifth and last win of the season.
First, Curran took two wickets for 24 runs in three overs, restricting the Royals to 144 for nine. Then he blasted 63 runs off 41 balls at a strike rate of 153.65, including five fours and three sixes, to take Punjab home.
| 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 Auction Price & History:
After his impressive start in international cricket, IPL franchises set an eye on Sam Curran. Punjab Kings snapped him in the 2019 auction for INR 7.2 crore.
The Kings released him the next year, but Chennai Super Kings (CSK) swung into action and bought him for INR 5.50 crore. Curran stayed with CSK for two seasons, after which he took a break from the 2022 edition.
Curran returned for the 2023 season, and PBKS spent a whopping INR 18.50 crore in the mini auction to acquire him, making it the most expensive bid of the season.
| Year | Price | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5.50 Cr | Chennai |
| 2021 | 5.50 Cr | Chennai |
| 2023 | 18.50 Cr | Punjab |
| 2024 | 18.50 Cr | Punjab |
| 2025 | 19.00 CR | Punjab (Likely to Retain) |
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IPL Batting & Bowling Stats Overview
Batting Stats
| IPL Season | M | R | HS | Avg | S/R | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 270 | 63 | 27 | 123.29 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 6 |
| 2023 | 14 | 276 | 55 | 27.6 | 135.96 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 13 |
| 2021 | 9 | 56 | 34 | 18.66 | 193.1 | 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 |
| All IPL | 59 | 883 | 63 | 25.23 | 136.48 | 0 | 5 | 74 | 37 |
Bowling Stats
| IPL Season | Mat | Ov | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Eco | Bst |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 41 | 416 | 16 | 26 | 10.15 | 3/28 |
| 2023 | 14 | 47.5 | 489 | 10 | 48.9 | 10.22 | 3/31 |
| 2021 | 9 | 33 | 328 | 9 | 36.44 | 9.93 | 3/34 |
| 2020 | 14 | 42 | 344 | 13 | 26.46 | 8.19 | 3/19 |
| 2019 | 9 | 33 | 323 | 10 | 32.3 | 9.78 | 4/11 |
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Want to know which team Sam Curran will play for in IPL 2025?
Given his performance in the 2024 edition, Curran is highly likely to turn up for Punjab Kings again. Thus far, he has played two seasons for PBKS after being bought back in 2023. And he is likely to be retained ahead of the IPL 2025.
PBKS can task him with captaincy duty, given Shikhar Dhawan has retired from the league. Plus, Curran provides a good seam bowling option, and he can slot in at any batting position and score at a rapid pace.
With his combined skills, Curran is a good choice for PBKS, and the franchise can build the team by keeping him around.
