Who is Daniel Sams? Career and Stats

Daniel Sams
Daniel Sams

Daniel Richard Sams, born on October 27, 1992, in Milperra, New South Wales, is an Australian cricketer known for his all-round capabilities. He is a right-handed Batsman and Left-arm fast-medium bowler, primarily recognized for his performances in T20 cricket. Nicknamed “the Karate Kid,” Sams has played for various domestic teams and represented Australia at the international level.

Career Overview

Sams made his first-class debut for Canterbury in New Zealand during the 2017-18 Plunket Shield season. His T20 debut came shortly after for the Sydney Sixers in December 2017, where he made an immediate impact by taking four wickets for just 14 runs, setting a record for the best figures by a debutant in the Big Bash League. He subsequently made his List A debut for New South Wales in the 2018–19 JLT One-Day Cup.

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In August 2020, he was picked by Delhi Capitals for the Indian Premier League (IPL), later moving to Royal Challengers Bangalore and then to Mumbai Indians. He made his T20 International (T20I) debut for Australia against India in December 2020 and has since been involved in various international tours and tournaments, including being named as injury cover during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2021.

. Explosive Innings Against Adelaide Strikers

On December 17, 2024, Sams played a crucial role in a thrilling match against the Adelaide Strikers. Chasing a challenging target of 183 runs, he scored 31 off just 5 balls in the penultimate over, hitting two sixes followed by two fours. His explosive batting helped Sydney Thunder secure victory with two wickets remaining, turning the game around when they were under pressure.

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Career Statistics

T20 International Stats

Matches Innings Runs HS Average Strike-Rate
10 7 106 41 26.50 170.96

 

Bowling Stats

Matches Wickets Best Figures Average Economy
10 7 2/33 43.57 10.17

 

IPL Stats

Matches Innings Runs Average HS
16 13 44 4.89 15

 

Bowling Stats

Matches Innings Best Figures Average
16 14 4/33 37.36

 

Sams has shown versatility and skill in white-ball formats, making him a valuable player in domestic leagues and international cricket. His ability to perform under pressure, particularly as a finisher, complements his bowling prowess, allowing him to contribute significantly to his teams.

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