Sai Sudharsan made a remarkable century during an IPL 2024 match against the Chennai Super Kings at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. He reached his hundred in just 50 balls with a lap shot that went for a six off Simarjeet Singh. The Gujarat Titans needed a significant win to stay competitive in the tournament, and Sudharsan, along with captain Shubman Gill, delivered.
Sudharsan, currently the top scorer for GT, was moved up to open alongside Gill, replacing the underperforming Wriddhiman Saha. This strategic change paid off as Gill and Sudharsan formed the highest-ever opening partnership (210) in IPL history.
Sai Sudharsan Fastest Indian to 1000 IPL Runs Record
Sai Sudharsan made history on May 10 by becoming the fastest Indian to reach 1000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He achieved this milestone in just 25 innings, breaking the previous record held by Sachin Tendulkar and Ruturaj Gaikwad, who took 31 innings. Sudharsan’s remarkable feat happened during the IPL 2024 match against CSK at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.
Additionally, Sai Sudharsan now shares the third spot for the fastest batter to score 1000 IPL runs, tying with Matthew Hayden. The record holder for this achievement is Shaun Marsh, who did it in 21 innings, followed by Lendl Simmons in second place with 23 innings. Other notable players like Jonny Bairstow, Chris Gayle, Kane Williamson, and Michael Hussey reached this milestone in 26, 27, 28, and 30 innings, respectively.
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Fastest 1000 Runs in IPL
The table below showcases the top performers in reaching the milestone of 1000 runs in the IPL, highlighting their remarkable innings achievements.
| Fastest 1000 Runs in IPL | |
|---|---|
| Player | Innings |
| Shaun Marsh | 21 |
| Lendl Simmons | 23 |
| Matthew Hayden | 25 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 25 |
| Jonny Bairstow | 26 |
| Chris Gayle | 27 |
| Kane Williamson | 28 |
| Michael Hussey | 30 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 31 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 31 |
How Sudharsan’s Explosive Century Propels GT to Victory?
Sudharsan fell short by 69 runs before reaching a significant milestone during his play on Friday. Initially, he started slow, facing four dot balls out of his first seven. However, when he struck his first six against Shardul Thakur, his momentum soared. Another significant hit came off Tushar Deshpande’s bowling, making his intentions clear.
Although there was a brief period without boundaries, Sudharsan regained momentum in the 9th over, hitting a four and a six against Ravindra Jadeja. He continued his aggressive play against Simarjeet and Daryl Mitchell, easily dispatching their deliveries for boundaries.
Sudharsan achieved his half-century in 32 balls and then rapidly progressed to his maiden IPL century in just 18 more balls. Unfortunately, his innings ended at 103 runs when he attempted another six in the 18th over.
This performance placed Sudharsan as the fourth player to surpass 500 runs this season, joining the likes of Virat Kohli, Gaikwad, and Travis Head. Currently, he holds the No.4 position in the Orange Cap list with 527 runs from 12 matches.
Sai Sudharsan’s Stellar Century Lights Up IPL Stage
In the 2023 IPL final, Sudharsan came really close to scoring 100 runs against CSK, but unfortunately, he was out when he reached 96. However, he didn’t miss his chance to shine when he played again on Friday. This time, he scored his very first IPL hundred, and he did it in just 50 balls! Before that, he hit 50 runs in 32 balls, and then he smacked a six off Simarjeet Singh’s bowling to complete his century.
Teaming up with Shubman Gill, who also scored a century in 50 balls, Sudharsan caused a lot of trouble for the Super Kings. Together, they made a partnership of 210 runs while opening the batting, and they did this in just 17.2 overs. This amazing partnership became the sixth time in IPL history that two players made over 200 runs together.
Sai Sudharsan Fastest Indian to 1000 IPL Runs Record FAQs
Q.1. How many balls did Sai Sudharsan take to score his IPL century?
Ans. Sudharsan scored his IPL century in just 50 balls.
Q.2. Who holds the record for the fastest 1000 runs in IPL?
Ans. Shaun Marsh holds the record for the fastest 1000 runs in IPL, achieving it in 21 innings.
Q.3. What was the partnership between Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill?
Ans. Sudharsan and Shubman Gill formed a partnership of 210 runs while opening the batting.
Q.4. Which bowler did Sudharsan hit a six off to complete his century?
Ans. Sudharsan hit a six off Simarjeet Singh’s bowling to complete his century.
Q.5. How many runs has Sudharsan scored in the IPL 2024 season so far?
Ans. Sudharsan has scored 527 runs in the IPL 2024 season so far.
