Latest News About Abdul Samad

Abdul Samad, the Indian cricketer from Jammu & Kashmir, has been in the spotlight for his IPL 2026 performances with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).[1][5]

Recent IPL Matches

He recently scored 18 runs against Gujarat Titans on April 12, 2 runs versus Kolkata Knight Riders on April 9, and 16 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 5. Earlier, on April 1, he made 36 runs and took 0/6 against Delhi Capitals. These outings highlight his role as a middle-order finisher with a career IPL strike rate over 150.[5][1]

Domestic Success

Samad led Jammu & Kashmir's batting in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy, scoring 748 runs including a century and five fifties, helping secure their first title. In the final versus Karnataka, he scored 61 and 32 while adapting a more patient approach.[4][5]

Career Growth

Mentored by Irfan Pathan and others, he's evolved mentally, transitioning from opener to middle-order stability. LSG retained him after buying him for ₹4.2 crore in 2025; he scored 164 runs at 176 strike rate that season. An unrelated Pakistani player shares the name but was released from T20 duties last year.[2][3][1][4]