Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium witnessed a record-breaking performance as Gujarat Titans’ Sai Sudharsan rewrote IPL history against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in match 34 of IPL 2026. The 23-year-old opener raced to 2000 IPL runs in a mere 47 innings, eclipsing Chris Gayle’s previous record of 48 innings. This feat cements Sudharsan’s status as GT’s second player to achieve this after Shubman Gill.
Opting to field first after winning the toss, RCB watched helplessly as Sudharsan and Gill unleashed havoc. The duo forged a formidable 128-run partnership in 76 balls for the first wicket. Gill departed after a quickfire 32 from 24 balls, leaving Sudharsan to dominate. He reached his ton in 57 balls, ending unbeaten on 100 off 58, peppered with 11 boundaries and 5 maximums.
This opening stand was the fifth 100-plus partnership by Sudharsan-Gill in IPL, surpassed only by Dhawan-Warner’s six. GT bolstered their squad with Jason Holder’s debut and Manav Suthar’s inclusion. RCB adjusted for Phil Salt’s injury by slotting in Jacob Bethell. Sudharsan’s explosive innings underscored his consistency and hunger, propelling GT to a strong position and inspiring fans across the cricketing world.
