Sai Sudharsan joins Kohli, Gayle in elite IPL list with back-to-back 600-run seasons
Ahmedabad, May 21
Gujarat Titans star batter Sai Sudharsan etched his name in the record books.
The Gujarat Titans opener has now recorded back-to-back 600-plus run seasons in the Indian Premier League (IPL), joining an exclusive list featuring legends like Chris Gayle, David Warner, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli.
Sudharsan has also matched another major IPL milestone by becoming only the fourth player in tournament history to register five consecutive 50-plus scores in a single season, equaling records held by Virender Sehwag, Jos Buttler and Warner.
Sudharsan achieved this feat in his side's 2026 IPL clash against the five-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
Sudharsan slammed a brilliant 84 runs off 53 balls, laced with seven fours and 4 sixes. With this innings, Sudharsan now has 638 runs under his belt, in 14 innings at an impressive average of 49.07.
Coming to the match, a century stand between skipper Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan and a fine half-century from Jos Buttler helped Gujarat Titans (GT) reach a total of 229/4 in 20 overs against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday.
CSK need to chase down 230 runs in order to keep their playoff hopes alive.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, I'm thrilled but also a bit cautious. Sudharsan is doing brilliantly in the IPL, but we've seen many players dominate here and then struggle in international cricket. Remember how some started off well and then faded? Still, his technique against pace and spin looks solid. Just hope he gets the right opportunities and doesn't get lost in the shuffle.
This is pure gold for Indian cricket! 🇮🇳 Joining the likes of Kohli, Gayle, Warner, and KL Rahul—that's no small feat. His 84 against CSK was a masterclass in timing and power. And that partnership with Shubman Gill? Future of Indian batting right there. GT's batting lineup is looking dangerous, and Sai is the unsung hero alongside Buttler.
I appreciate the achievement, but let's not get carried away. Records are meant to be broken, but IPL stats don't always translate to Test cricket. Sudharsan needs to work on his game against the moving ball if he wants to succeed in SENA conditions. For now, though, it's great to see a young Indian batter consistently performing in the pressure cooker that is the IPL.
So happy for Sai! 😍 He's been climbing the ladder quietly while others grab headlines. Five consecutive 50+ scores is insane consistency. And that 84 against CSK showed immense composure. This is exactly the kind of depth Indian cricket needs—someone who can anchor an innings and also accelerate. Gill and Sudharsan opening together in ODIs could be amazing!
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