In a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Sai Sudarshan delivered a stellar batting performance, achieving several significant milestones. During his innings, he completed 2000 runs in T20 cricket and 1500 runs in the IPL.
Sports News: Gujarat Titans' rising star, Sai Sudarshan, created history in the cricketing world on Friday during an IPL 2025 match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Against Sunrisers Hyderabad, he achieved several major records, most notably becoming the fastest to reach 2000 runs in T20 cricket. In doing so, he surpassed the records of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar and Australian batsman Shaun Marsh.
Dominating from the Innings Start
Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bowl first. Sai Sudarshan and captain Shubman Gill opened for Gujarat Titans, adopting an aggressive approach from the outset. This young pair built a b foundation for the team, scoring 87 runs in just 41 balls.
Sudarshan played a blistering innings of 48 runs off 23 balls, including 9 fours. He thoroughly dominated Hyderabad's bowlers in the powerplay before being dismissed by Jishan Ansari, but not before etching his name in history.
Surpassing Sachin and Marsh's Records
In this match, Sai Sudarshan reached 2000 runs in T20 cricket in just 54 innings. This made him the fastest Indian batsman to achieve this feat, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record of 59 innings. Globally, Sudarshan is now the second-fastest batsman to reach 2000 T20 runs, trailing only Shaun Marsh, who achieved the milestone in 53 innings.
A Giant Leap in IPL as Well
Sudarshan also reached 1500 runs in the IPL in this match, becoming the fastest to do so in IPL history. He achieved this milestone in just 35 innings, surpassing the previous record held by Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tendulkar (44 innings).
- 53 - Shaun Marsh
- 54 - Sai Sudarshan*
- 58 - Brad Hodge / Marcus Trescothick / Mohammad Wasim
- 59 - Sachin Tendulkar / Darcy Short
A Unique Record: 2000 Runs Without a Duck
Sai Sudarshan has also set another world record – becoming the first batsman to score 2000 runs in T20 cricket without ever being dismissed for a duck. In 54 innings, he never scored zero, an extraordinary achievement in this shortest format of the game. Following him on this list are:
- K. Kadowaki Fleming – 1420 runs
- Mark Boucher – 1378 runs
- Tayyab Tahir – 1337 runs
- R.S. Paliwal – 1232 runs
Sai Sudarshan has already played 3 ODIs and 1 T20I for India. His consistent performance, particularly on a big stage like the IPL, is solidifying his position in the eyes of Indian selectors. The confidence and technical strength he displays suggest he could become a prominent figure in Indian cricket for years to come.
