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Sai Sudharsan becomes fastest IPL 2,000-run scorer in GT vs RCB at M Chinnaswamy
Sai Sudharsan became the fastest batsman to reach 2,000 IPL runs, achieving the milestone in 47 innings for Gujarat Titans against RCB at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. He surpassed Chris Gayle’s 48-innings record, finishing with 100 off 58 before being dismissed by Josh Hazlewood. Pre-match stats showed he had 1,928 IPL runs from 46 matches.
Why It Matters
The milestone underscores Sudharsan's rapid ascent in IPL history and cements his status as a key performer for Gujarat Titans, highlighting the ongoing evolution of Indian batting talent in the league.
Timeline
6 Events
GT changes: Jason Holder debuts; Manav Suthar returns
April 24, 2026
Shubman Gill-led GT made a couple of changes, handing a debut to Windies pace bowling allrounder Jason Holder while Manav Suthar returned to the XI.
Jacob Bethell named in RCB for first match of the season
April 24, 2026
Jacob Bethell set for his first match of the season after being picked in place of an injured Phil Salt in the only change to the RCB lineup.
RCB skipper Rajat Patidar wins toss and bowls
April 24, 2026
RCB captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and opted to bowl against Gujarat Titans at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Sudharsan dismissed for 100 off 58 by Josh Hazlewood
April 24, 2026
Sudharsan was dismissed for 100 off 58 balls by Josh Hazlewood, ending his milestone innings.
Sudharsan becomes fastest to 2,000 IPL runs in 47 innings
April 24, 2026
During the match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Sudharsan reached 2,000 IPL runs in just 47 innings, surpassing Chris Gayle who had achieved the milestone in 48 innings.
Pre-match: Sudharsan needed 72 runs to break the 2,000 IPL runs record and was on 1,928 runs
April 24, 2026
Ahead of the Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bangalore clash, Sudharsan needed 72 more runs to become the fastest to 2,000 IPL runs. He entered the match with 1,928 runs from 46 matches and 46 innings, at an average of 45.90 and a strike rate of 145.83, including two centuries and 13 fifties.