Sam Curran

Sam Curran

Role:

Batting Style: Left Handed Bat

Bowling Style: Left-arm fast-medium

Country: England

Team: Chennai Super Kings

Player profile for Sam Curran

Sam Curran is an English cricketer known for his all-rounder skills. Here’s a comprehensive look at his background, career, and achievements:

Full Name:

Samuel Matthew Curran

Date of Birth:

June 3, 1998

Place of Birth:

Northampton, England

Nationality:

English

Batting Style:

Left-handed

Bowling Style:

Left-arm medium-fast

Role in Team:

All-rounder

International Debut:

  • Test Debut: May 24, 2018, against Pakistan at Lord’s.
  • ODI Debut: June 21, 2018, against Australia at The Oval.
  • T20I Debut: November 23, 2018, against Sri Lanka at Colombo.

Domestic Career:

  • Current County Team: Surrey (England)
  • T20 Leagues:
    • Indian Premier League (IPL) – Played for teams like Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) and Chennai Super Kings.
    • Big Bash League (BBL) – Represented Melbourne Renegades in the past.
    • Other leagues – Played in several domestic T20 leagues, showcasing his skills.

Batting Stats (International):

  • Tests:
    • Matches: 13
    • Runs: 624
    • Average: 31.20
    • 100s: 1
    • 50s: 3
  • ODIs:
    • Matches: 23
    • Runs: 179
    • Average: 26.71
    • 50s: 1
  • T20Is:
    • Matches: 16
    • Runs: 111
    • Average: 22.20
    • 50s: 0

Bowling Stats (International):

  • Tests:
    • Matches: 13
    • Wickets: 33
    • Average: 31.12
    • Best: 4/74
    • 5-wicket hauls: 1
  • ODIs:
    • Matches: 23
    • Wickets: 27
    • Average: 32.70
    • Best: 5/35
    • 5-wicket hauls: 1
  • T20Is:
    • Matches: 16
    • Wickets: 18
    • Average: 28.55
    • Best: 3/28

Key Strengths:

  • All-rounder: Sam Curran is known for his ability to contribute with both bat and ball. His left-arm medium-fast bowling is effective in all formats, and he’s a capable lower-order batsman who can anchor or accelerate an innings when needed.
  • Swing Bowling: He is known for his ability to swing the ball, especially in English conditions, making him a valuable asset in the Test format.
  • T20 Expertise: Curran’s skills make him an asset in T20 cricket, as he can bowl in the death overs and provide crucial runs in the lower order.

IPL Career:

Curran has been a notable player in the IPL, especially with his performances for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He was part of the CSK squad that won the 2021 IPL title. In 2023, he was bought by Punjab Kings for a significant amount. His all-rounder capabilities have made him a sought-after player in the IPL.

Notable Achievements:

  • Player of the Series in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup for his contributions with the ball and in the field.
  • A crucial part of England’s 2019 World Cup squad, helping the team lift their first-ever World Cup title.
  • He became one of the youngest English cricketers to take five wickets in an ODI when he achieved 5/35 against Sri Lanka in 2021.
  • Played a key role in England’s victory in the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup, with strong performances both as a bowler and a batsman.

Personal Life:

  • Sam Curran is part of a cricketing family. His older brother Tom Curran is also an international cricketer for England, and their father, Kevin Curran, was a former Zimbabwean cricketer.

Playing Style:

  • As a bowler, Curran is particularly known for his ability to swing the ball and his clever use of variations, which makes him challenging to face in the middle overs.
  • As a batsman, he is aggressive yet composed, often coming in during the final overs to boost the team’s total.

Injury and Comebacks:

Sam Curran has been battling some injury setbacks, which have affected his appearances in recent years. However, his resilience and determination have seen him make strong comebacks in various formats.

Curran is considered one of the promising all-rounders in world cricket, with his ability to contribute in all departments making him a key player for England in all formats.