IPL 2024: Shubman Gill & Sai Sudharsan script history against CSK

In a thrilling encounter between the Gujarat Titans (GT) and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan etched their names in IPL history with an outstanding opening stand.

The Explosive Opening Partnership

The clash between GT and CSK witnessed an explosive start as Gill and Sudharsan took the field, showcasing their batting prowess from the outset.

Both Gill and Sudharsan displayed exceptional batting skills, smashing centuries in a display of power-hitting and precision. Despite a relatively slow start, Gill quickly gained momentum, reaching his century in just 50 deliveries, demonstrating his ability to accelerate when needed.

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Gill’s innings were characterized by sheer brilliance. He dominated the CSK bowlers with his aggressive stroke play and impeccable timing. Though starting slowly, Sudharsan showcased his ability to adapt and excel under pressure, ultimately scoring 75 runs in just 28 balls. With a staggering strike rate 267.85 after the powerplay, Sudharsan emerged as a dangerman for the CSK bowling attack, unleashing a flurry of boundaries and sixes.

Equaling the Highest Opening Stand

Gill and Sudharsan’s partnership saw them slam individual centuries and equaled the highest opening stand record in IPL history, previously held by LSG’s Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul.

In addition to their joint-highest opening stand, the duo shattered records for the highest opening pair in the history of Gujarat Titans. It moved to the joint third spot for the highest partnerships in IPL history.

Highest Partnerships in IPL History

Partners	Runs	Wkt	Team
V Kohli, AB de Villiers	229	2nd	RCB
V Kohli, AB de Villiers	215*	2nd	RCB
KL Rahul, Q de Kock	210*	1st	LSG
S Gill, Sai Sudharsan	210	1st	GT
SE Marsh, AC Gilchrist	206	2nd	Kings XI
V Kohli, CH Gayle	204*	2nd	RCB

Highest Partnerships According to Batting Order in IPL

On one side, the partnership of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers of 229 runs for the 2nd wicket is the highest IPL partnership ever, whereas Shikhar Dhawan and Mohit Sharma’s pair for the 10th wicket is still the highest 10th wicket partnership in IPL history. 

Speaking of the batting contribution according to the batting order, let’s scroll down to find out the IPL partnership list by their batting position.

Wicket	Players	Runs	Opposition	Year
1st	Quinton de Kock – KL Rahul (LSG)	210*	KKR	2022
1st	Shubman Gill- Sai Sudarshan (GT)	210	CSK	2024
2nd	Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers (RCB)	229	GL(De- Funct)	2016
3rd	Robin Uthappa and Shivam Dube (CSK)	165	RCB	2022
4th	Shimron Hetmyer and Gurkeerat Singh (RCB)	144	SRH	2019
5th	Shakib Al Hasan and Yusuf Pathan (KKR)	134*	GL (De-Funct)	2016
6th	Ambati Rayudu and Kieron Pollard (MI)	122*	RCB	2012
7th	Jagadeesha Suchith and Harbhajan Singh (MI)	100	PBKS	2015
8th	Brad Hodge and James Faulkner (RR)	69	MI	2014
9th	Sam Curran and Imran Tahir (CSK)	43	MI	2020
10th	Shikhar Dhawan and Mohit Rathee (PBKS)	55*	SRH	2023