Royal Challengers Banglore are going to play their first home game against Gujarat Titans in Chinnaswamy stadium, which is going to be a cracker of the game. Banglore has won both games this season and the players are determined to win the trophy this year. Rajat Patidar who was announced as captain of Banglothe re team is doing his with great ease by contributing in both departments. This year RCB unit seems quite balanced but how they proceed in the later stage will decide their future. 
Gujarat Titans have a good team which can give a tough time to any team. Gujarat has played two games this season where they won one and lost one which had great expectations for them ar didn't go well for them but this year they have built a good core team that has all the boxes ticked. Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Banglore have head to head of 5 matches between them where Gujarat have won three times and Banglore have won 2 games. 

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This would be their 6th game and both teams would be trying to get the win to comfortable themselves. In this segment, we are going to see the top three players who can create a big difference in the game. 
1 Rajat Patidar
 Royal Challengers Banglore captain Rajat Patidar is a wholesome talent who is a norm batsman who has the ability of range hitting. This season he is been named as captain and the two games he has captained have been notch the bowling changes and the field set have been the clarity that depicts how much he is been into it. 
The last match played as a batsman was top notch where he scored a beautiful half-century and helped his team to attain momentum which helped his team to win the game against Chennai Super Kings. 
2. Sai Sudharshan
 Sai Sudharshan is a dynamic left-hand batsman who is been consistent since his opening season, the left batsman has been quite a sensation and he has scored half century in his opening game. He is been really consistent with his flow of batting. His role would be crucial for GT for this season 
3. Mohammed Siraj
 Mohammed Siraj has been a great asset to RCB in past seasons. He was auctioned due to release where GT bought him for 10 crores, there has been talk that due to his ineffectiveness in death overs has been omitted from the the Indian team side. But in the last match he bowled some good death overs which claimed GT to win his next match against his previous franchise and with the help of Siraj, GT would be getting important inputs from him. 

On Saturday evening (March 29), Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians (GT vs MI) will face each other in the ninth match of the IPL 2025, which Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad) will host. Now, let's check the Dream11 top captains and vice-captains for the GT vs MI match. 

IPL 2025 match 9 is between two heavyweight giants one who are 5-time title holders and another one the team who won their maiden trophy within their starting instalment. Mumbai is a grippy team with all their superstar players included and the other side Gujarat with a young team who are eager to run the show on their own. Both the teams are eager to win the game as they lost their first encounter. 
Mumbai captain Hardik Pandya will be back to the side after the completion of his one-match ban, Mumbai's last match was against their arch-rivals Csk where Mi got beaten up by 4 wickets. Same as the thing with Gujarat where they played their opening game against Punjab and lost against them while chasing it was an interesting encounter where GT lost the match by 11 runs margin only. So this match will be quite an exciting one in which to open its account in winning ways. Now it's time to see which players can perform well in this match. 

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Top 3 Performers Who Can Outshine The Match
1 Sai Sudharshan
 The Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharshan is in great touch where he scored 74 runs against Punjab Kings where his team had to chase 243 runs. Sai played with an aggressive mindset which took on the chase for Gujarat Titans. He hit six sixes and  5 fours in his innings which shows the calibre of the player, he had a strike rate of 180 above which is really a good sign for Gujarat Titans. 
Sai Sudharshan has a good batting record against Mumbai where his runs speak for him for the most. His next challenge is against Mumbai Indians where he is expected to repeat the same performance. 
2  Deepak Chahar
  Deepak Chahar is an all-rounder who has been bought up by Mumbai Indians in a recent IPL auction for 9.25 crores. Earlier being part of Chennai Super Kings he provided a great performance for them it was unfortunate for Csk that they weren't able to bid for Chahar, though Mumbai picked him by their side and he has delivered them back by scoring valuable runs and taking important wickets during the chasing. 
So Fat Chahar has been impressive for Mumbai Indians and the team hopes he will deliver another big performance for them. 
3 Rohit Sharma
 Rohit Sharma has been the source of energy for Mumbai Indians and his iconic knocks have been vigilant to it. Reshaping the Mumbai team and making them a five-time champion side. Rohit has scored huge runs for them and recently he is been too high and low for the team. Recently Rohit Sharma won CT for India and has a huge stake for Mi, as he scored 75 runs in the final. 
It's depicted that Rohit may get back to his original touch as the tournament progresses for Mi. 

Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a talent nursery, and upcoming talents have been given the perfect platform to establish themselves. With the next season in 2025, some of India's budding cricketers are ready to take the spotlight. Here are ten young players who could be the next sensation in IPL 2025.

1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)

At the age of just 13, Vaibhav Suryavanshi created history by being the youngest player ever picked in an IPL auction. Rajasthan Royals put their money on his big-hitting abilities, signing him up for ₹1.10 crore. Despite being very young, his raw talent has already made people compare him with some of the greatest hitters in the game.

2. Mayank Yadav (Lucknow Super Giants)

Mayank Yadav is the actual fast-bowling sensation, regularly delivering balls above 150 km/h. His aggression, bounce, and speed are already making cricket enthusiasts' hearts skip a beat, and he could well turn out to be a game-changing asset for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025.

3. Priyansh Arya (Punjab Kings)

A promising opening-order batsman, Priyansh Arya has been going around in the domestic circuit. Punjab Kings would hope that consistency at the shorter format finds reflection in the large format too, where he can be the final nail in nailing down their batting lineup.

4. Nitish Kumar Reddy (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Nitish Kumar Reddy is a spine-tingling all-round option who impressed both with the bat and with the ball. He can offer dashing match-winning knocks as well as crucial overs and could be a game-changer in the Sunrisers Hyderabad. 

5. Gurjapneet Singh (Chennai Super Kings)

Chennai Super Kings do have a propensity to invest money in young and talented fast bowlers, and Gurjapneet Singh is their newest addition. Having raw pace coupled with sharp accuracy, he might prove to be a useful bowler for CSK in the next season.

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6. Riyan Parag (Rajasthan Royals)

A current staple in IPL, Riyan Parag continues to grow and improve as a cricketer. His batting capabilities and efficient leg-spin contribute him to being an exciting all-round cricketer for Rajasthan Royals. It can be 2025 when he fixes in as an IPL regular with stability.

7. Harshit Rana (Kolkata Knight Riders)

A temperamental young pacer, Harshit Rana has the aggressive mindset to succeed at the highest level. With bright showings in domestic cricket to his credit, he could become a key cog in the Kolkata Knight Riders' pace unit.

8. Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans)

Sai Sudharsan has already proved his worth in previous IPL seasons by impressing one with his ability to build an innings and score runs when needed. Gujarat Titans will rely on him to firm up their batting order in 2025.

9. Dhruv Jurel (Rajasthan Royals)

A  wicketkeeper-batsman, Dhruv Jurel is a pressure player. With an inclination to take bowlers on and play aggressive knocks, he is an important player for Rajasthan Royals, and he could have a breakout season in 2025.

10. Tilak Varma (Mumbai Indians)

Tilak Varma has already proved himself to be among the most promising young batting sensations in India. With his exquisite stroke play and calm attitude, Mumbai Indians will expect him to be one of their key middle-order contributors in IPL 2025.

Srikkanth Calls Shubman Gill Overrated

On his YouTube channel, Kris Srikkanth, a major name from India's 1986 World Cup win and famous for not holding back, got very upset with Shubman Gill. Mr. Srikkanth was basically saying, I have been telling people Shubman Gill is overrated for years but it's clear nobody cared. The man is significantly overrated.

Srikkanth questioned Gill's repeated inclusion in the playing XI and pointed out the lack of opportunities for other players like Suryakumar Yadav. Addressing the Ajit Agarkar led selection committee, he remarked, "When Gill is being given so many chances, one might wonder if someone like Suryakumar Yadav could have also been given a longer run in Tests."

Srikkanth mentioned that Suryakumar has the skills and technique, even though he didn't begin well in tests. But, he also said that the selectors and management see him mainly as a white-ball player, so they should look for new talent now.

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In addition to Suryakumar, Srikkanth recommended two other Indian batters for selection in the Test team. "Ruturaj Gaikwad, for instance, has been performing exceptionally well in first-class cricket, but he's been overlooked. Meanwhile, Sai Sudharsan has been impressing in 'A' tours. It's important to promote such emerging talents, but instead, they keep picking Gill, running in circles," he added.

Rohit Sharma, the Captain, wasn't there for the Perth match, and Gill also missed the first Test because he was hurt--but India still won it. Gill wasn't part of the fourth Test because he wasn't doing a good job--but he did come back for the last trade. After coming back, India started to have a tougher time. Then everything became very exciting when Ravichandran Ashwin decided to retire right after the third Test, and everyone was discussing it.Despite coming back, Rohit decided to skip the fifth Test.

Cheeka talking about Shubman Gill.

- He is playing very poorly
- no one is talking about Gill, people talking about KL Rahul and virat form why not Gill
- If Gill plays in England 1 or 2 balls or 1 over He will get out pic.twitter.com/7kvj0J9OP0

— Prakash (@definitelynot05) January 4, 2025

Shubman Gill, who had been part of the Indian squad for the early matches, was sidelined for the first Test of the series due to an injury, which India won. At the same time, Rohit Sharma missed the Perth fixture, leaving avoid in the leadership and batting lineup. The team's fortunes took a downturn in the subsequent matches, with their performance faltering despite high expectations.

Ravichandran Ashwin, a key figure in India's bowling attack, announced his immediate retirement after the third Test under controversial circumstances, sparking debate within the cricket community. His exit added to the already tense atmosphere surrounding the team.

Gill, struggling with form throughout the series, was dropped for the fourth Test. He was given another opportunity to prove himself in the final Test, making his return to the playing XI. However, Rohit Sharma decided to sit out the fifth Test, raising questions about his fitness and readiness. His absence in the final match further complicated India's efforts to secure a victory in the series. Despite returning, Gill's performance remained under scrutiny, adding to the ongoing discussions about his place in the team.

Shubman Gill Career Stats Batting & Fielding

Indian ODI and T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill is in the controversy along with three more teammates of the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Gujarat Titans, as they have been reportedly summoned by the Gujarat Crime Investigation Department (CID) in connection with a financial scheme. 

BZ Group, a Gujarat-based company, has scammed almost INR 450 crore in a Ponzi scheme. Several investors have filed complaints against the company for not paying the interest, while the company had promised to pay higher returns. 

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Shubman Gill reportedly invested along with three other Gujarat Titans players

According to a recent report by Ahmedabad Mirror, Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill and his franchise teammates Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, and Mohit Sharma also invested in the controversial Ponzi scheme. Mohit and Sudharsan have also played for the Indian national cricket team, while Tewatia has earned the national team call-up but hasn’t earned the national team cap yet. All these players have been summoned by the Gujarat CID, as they will be questioned regarding the financial scheme. 

According to the news report, Indian white-ball vice-captain and Gujarat Titans’ skipper Shubman Gill invested INR 1.95 crore, while his other Titans teammates invested smaller amounts. 

Last month, Bhupendra Singh Jhala, the BZ Group operator, was arrested by the CID. During the investigation, Jhala reportedly admitted the investments of the Gujarat Titans players and did not return those investments yet. 

Shubman Gill is busy in the BGT 2024-25

Shubman Gill is currently busy in Australia to play in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Although he missed out on the fourth Test of the five-match Test series, he can return in the fifth-match Test squad in Sydney, starting on January 3, 2025. The Gujarat CID will question him regarding the financial scheme at a later date. 

While the skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah are likely to get rest for the upcoming home ODI series against England, Gill is likely to lead the Indian team. Before this three-match ODI series, India will also play a five-match home T20I series against England.

In an impressive display of batting prowess, Sai Sudharsan scored his maiden First-Class double century during the Ranji Trophy, leading Tamil Nadu's charge against Saurashtra. The southpaw's remarkable innings came after the early dismissal of captain N Jagadeesan, showcasing his ability to anchor the innings and guide his team towards a substantial total.

A stellar partnership

Sudharsan's innings against Delhi was marked by a strong partnership with Washington Sundar, who played a crucial role in helping Tamil Nadu approach the 400-run mark on Day 1. Their collaboration not only stabilized the innings after the loss of Jagadeesan but also set the stage for a commanding first-day performance. Sudharsan's approach was aggressive yet calculated, a combination that proved effective throughout his innings.

Prior to this match, Sudharsan had already made waves in the domestic circuit, scoring a solid 82 off 159 balls in a match against Saurashtra earlier in the season. His consistent performances have made him a player to watch, especially following his T20I debut for India against Zimbabwe earlier this year.

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Continued success in domestic cricket

Sudharsan has been in excellent form throughout the season, having notched a century for India C in the Duleep Trophy against India A. His batting skills have been on full display, and he continues to build on his success from the previous season with the Gujarat Giants, where he accumulated 527 runs across 12 matches, including a remarkable 103 runs off just 51 balls against the Chennai Super Kings.

As Sudharsan continues to develop his skills and gain experience, his contributions to Tamil Nadu's batting lineup could prove invaluable in their quest for success in the ongoing tournament. With this maiden double century under his belt, the future looks bright for the young cricketer.

Get ready for another exhilarating season of cricket as the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) returns for its 2024 edition, kicking off on Friday, July 5. Just like last year, eight dynamic teams will battle it out for the coveted TNPL trophy, promising fans a summer filled with high-octane action, nail-biting finishes, and exceptional cricketing talent.

History of TNPL

The TNPL, established in 2016, has rapidly grown into one of India’s premier T20 leagues. It has provided a platform for local talent to shine and has been instrumental in discovering future stars for Indian cricket. Over the years, the league has seen fierce competition, with teams like Chepauk Super Gillies and Lyca Kovai Kings emerging as dominant forces.

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Teams and Players to watch

The 2024 edition features eight teams, each packed with talent and ready to make their mark. Key players to watch include Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Baba Aparajith, N Jagadeesan, Ravichandran Ashwin, Varun Chakravarthy, Sandeep Warrier, Vijay Shankar, T Natarajan, Sai Kishore, and Baba Indrajith. These stars are expected to light up the tournament with their skills and performances.

Kickoff Match: Lyca Kovai Kings vs. Chepauk Super Gillies

The tournament will kick off with a thrilling match between the defending champions Lyca Kovai Kings and the formidable Chepauk Super Gillies at the SCF Cricket Ground in Salem. This opening clash promises to set the tone for the rest of the tournament, with key players from both sides looking to make a strong start.

Venue Details

SCF Cricket Ground, Salem

A picturesque venue known for its lively atmosphere and excellent pitch conditions, making it a favorite among players and fans alike.

SBR College Cricket Ground, Coimbatore

A relatively new venue but quickly gaining a reputation for high-scoring games and passionate local support.

Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli

A historic ground that has hosted numerous memorable matches, known for its challenging pitch and vibrant crowd.

NPR College Ground, Dindigul

Renowned for its excellent facilities and a track that offers something for both batsmen and bowlers.

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

One of India’s iconic cricket stadiums, famous for its electric atmosphere and being a fortress for the home teams.

Tournament format

The TNPL 2024 will follow a single round-robin format, with each team facing every other team once. This ensures a total of 28 league stage matches, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. The top four teams will then progress to the playoffs, adopting a format similar to the IPL:

Qualifier 1

The top two teams face off, with the winner earning a direct ticket to the Final.

Eliminator

The third and fourth-placed teams battle it out, with the winner moving on to play the loser of Qualifier 1 in Qualifier 2.

Qualifier 2

The winner of the Eliminator takes on the loser of Qualifier 1, with the victor advancing to the Final.

Final

The ultimate showdown where the winners of Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2 compete for the TNPL 2024 title.

Schedule and Key dates

The league stage runs from July 5 to July 16, across five venues. The Quarter Finals and Eliminator will be played on July 30 and 31 in Dindigul, while the final stages, including Quarter Final 2 and the grand finale, will be hosted at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on August 2 and 4.

Double headers

Seven double-headers are scheduled throughout the league stage, with afternoon matches starting at 3:15 pm IST and evening encounters commencing at 7:15 pm IST. This format not only maximizes viewership but also adds to the excitement and intensity of the competition.

Introduction of DRS

For the first time in TNPL history, umpires will have access to the Decision Review System (DRS) for all matches. However, the DRS cannot be used to overturn no-ball or wide calls, ensuring that the system complements the on-field umpires without undermining their authority.

Broadcast and Live Streaming details

All matches will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website. However, none of the games will be broadcast on TV.

Tamil Nadu Premier League 2024: Full schedule

• Match 1: July 5, Lyca Kovai Kings vs Chepauk Super Gillies, 7:15 pm, Salem
• Match 2: July 6, Dindigul Dragons vs Trichy Grand Cholas, 3:15 pm, Salem
• Match 3: July 6, Salem Spartans vs Siechem Madurai Panthers, 7:15 pm, Salem
• Match 4: July 7, Nellai Royal Kings vs Chepauk Super Gillies, 3:15 pm, Salem
• Match 5: July 7, Lyca Kovai Kings vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, 7:15 pm, Salem
• Match 6: July 8, Dindigul Dragons vs Salem Spartans, 7:15 pm, Salem
• Match 7: July 9, Siechem Madurai Panthers vs Trichy Grand Cholas, 7:15 pm, Salem
• Match 8: July 10, Chepauk Super Gillies vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, 7:15 pm, Salem
• Match 9: July 11, Nellai Royal Kings vs Salem Spartans, 7:15 pm, Salem
• Match 10: July 13, Siechem Madurai Panthers vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, 3:15 pm, Coimbatore
• Match 11: July 13, Lyca Kovai Kings vs Nellai Royal Kings, 7:15 pm, Coimbatore
• Match 12: July 14, Salem Spartans vs Trichy Grand Cholas, 3:15 pm, Coimbatore
• Match 13: July 14, Chepauk Super Gillies vs Dindigul Dragons, 7:15 pm, Coimbatore
• Match 14: July 15, Siechem Madurai Panthers vs Nellai Royal Kings, 7:15 pm, Coimbatore
• Match 15: July 16, Trichy Grand Cholas vs Lyca Kovai Kings, 7:15 pm, Coimbatore
• Match 16: July 17, IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Dindigul Dragons, 7:15 pm, Coimbatore
• Match 17: July 18, Salem Spartans vs Chepauk Super Gillies, 7:15 pm, Coimbatore
• Match 18: July 20, Trichy Grand Cholas vs Nellai Royal Kings, 7:15 pm, Tirunelveli
• Match 19: July 21, Dindigul Dragons vs Lyca Kovai Kings, 3:15 pm, Tirunelveli
• Match 20: July 21, IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Salem Spartans, 7:15 pm, Tirunelveli
• Match 21: July 22, Trichy Grand Cholas vs Chepauk Super Gillies, 7:15 pm, Tirunelveli
• Match 22: July 23, Siechem Madurai Panthers vs Lyca Kovai Kings, 7:15 pm, Tirunelveli
• Match 23: July 24, Nellai Royal Kings vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, 7:15 pm, Tirunelveli
• Match 24: July 26, Dindigul Dragons vs Siechem Madurai Panthers, 7:15 pm, Dindigul
• Match 25: July 27, Salem Spartans vs Lyca Kovai Kings, 3:15 pm, Dindigul
• Match 26: July 27, IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Trichy Grand Cholas, 7:15 pm, Dindigul
• Match 27: July 28, Chepauk Super Gillies vs Siechem Madurai Panthers, 3:15 pm, Dindigul
• Match 28: July 28, Nellai Royal Kings vs Dindigul Dragons, 7:15 pm, Dindigul
• Match 29: July 30, Qualifier 1, 7:15 pm, Dindigul
• Match 30: July 31, Eliminator, 7:15 pm, Dindigul
• Match 31: August 2, Qualifier 2, 7:15 pm, Chennai
• Match 32: August 4, Final, 7:15 pm, Chennai

TNPL 2024: Squads of all 8 teams

Chepauk Super Gillies: Aparajith B, Arunachalam V, Ayyappan B, Narayan Jagadeesan, Jitendra Kumar CH, Lokesh Raj TD, Madankumar S, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Rahil S Shah, Sibi R, Silambarasan M, Daryl S Ferrario, Periyasamy G, Aswin Christ A, Abhishek Tanwar, Satish R, Shajahan M , Surya B, Santhosh Kumar D, Andre Siddharth C.

Dindigul Dragons: Affan Khader M, Ravichandran Ashwin, Boopathi, Vaishnav Kumar, Diran VP, Indrajith B, Kishore G, Sarath Kumar C, Shivam Singh, Subodh Kumar Bhati, Varun CV, Vignesh P, Vimal Khumar R, Sandeep Warrier, Rocky B, Rohan Raju, Om Nithin K, Ilaiyaraja P, Ashik K.

IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans: Ajith Ram S, Anirudh Sita Ram, Buvaneshwaran P, Ganesh S, Karuppusamy A, Manikandan S, Mohammed Ali S, Radhakrishnan S, Tushar Raheja, Vijay Shankar, Sai Kishore R, Thangarasu Natarajan, Maan K Bafna, Anovankar, Ram Kumar, Jeevanantham, Amit Sathvik, Karthik Saran, Rohit R, Madhivanan M

Lyca Kovai Kings: Atheeq ur Rahman MA, Divakar R, Gowtham Thamarai Kannan K, Hemcharan P, Jhathavedh Subramanyan, Mohammed M, Mugilesh U, Om Prakash KM, Ram Arvindh R, Sachin B, Sai Sudharsan B, Shahrukh Khan M, Siddharth M, Sujay S, Suresh Kumar J, Vidyuth P, Yudheeswaran V, Manish GR, Vignesh GV, Meeran Rahil Rahman.

Nellai Royal Kings: Ajithesh G, Arun Karthik KB, Arun Kumar SJ, Emmanuel Cheriyan B, Harish NS, Kabilan N, Lakshay Jain S, Mohan Prasath S, Nidhish S Rajagopal, Rithik Eswaran S, Rohan J, Sonu Yadav R, Sugendhiran P, Suryaprakash L, Mokit Hariharan .S, Gohulmoorthi S, Gowtham V, Abhilash AV, Kirubakaran R, Silambarasan R.

Salem Spartans: Abhishiek S, Ganesh Moorthi M, Guru Sayee S, Jaganath Sinivas RS, Kavin R, Mohammed Adnan Khan, Sachin Rathi, Selvakumaran N, Sunny Sandhu, Vivek R, Harish Kumar S, Aushiq Srinivas R, Robin Singh Bist, Shijit Chandran P, Vishal Vaidhya K, Poiyamozhi M, Rajan R, Yazh Arun Mozhi, Tarun Kumar V, Sudhan Sanjeevi Kandepan.

Siechem Madurai Panthers: Aditya V, Ajay K Krishnan, Ashwin M, Ayush M, Gurjapneet Singh, Hari Nishaanth C, Kousik J, Lokeshwar S, Rahul D, Saravanan P, Sri Abisek AS, Swapnil K Singh, Washington Sundar MS, Chatruvedh NS, Sasidev. U, Alexander R, Kiran Akash, Ajay Chetan J, Karthik Manikandan VS, Akram Khan M.

Trichy Grand Cholas (Ba11sy Trichy): Anthony Das, Adithyaraj Davidson, Eswaran K, Francis Rokins, Ganga Sridhar Raju V, Godson G, Jafar Jamal, Mani Bharathi K, Raj Kumar K, Raj Kumar R, Vinod SP, Saravanakumar P, Vignesh K, Sanjay Yadav R, Nirmal Kumar P, Shyam Sundar, Mohammed Ashik, Arjun P Murthy, Arya Yohan Menon, Rajin J.

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

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.

In the pulsating clash between the Gujarat Titans (GT) and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Sai Sudharsan etched his name in the annals of Indian Premier League (IPL) history with a spectacular batting display. His innings propelled his team to victory and rewrote the records, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s milestone.

The High-Stakes Encounter

The backdrop of the match between GT and CSK added intensity to Sudharsan’s performance as both teams vied for crucial points in the IPL standings. Amidst the pressure of the must-win scenario, Sudharsan assumed the mantle of responsibility, showcasing his mettle as a batsman.

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The Record-Breaking Knock

Sudharsan’s innings were characterized by his exceptional intent and skill. He took on the CSK bowling attack with confidence and determination.

In a display of remarkable prowess, Sudharsan surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the fastest Indian batsman to reach 1000 runs in the IPL, achieving this milestone in just 25 innings.

Sachin Tendulkar, a cricketing icon, had held the record for the fastest Indian batsman to reach 1000 IPL runs since April 2010, symbolizing excellence and longevity in the sport. Sudharsan’s feat surpassed Tendulkar’s record and underscored his emergence as a formidable force in the IPL arena. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sachin Tendulkar previously shared the record for the fastest Indian to 1000 IPL runs, achieving this milestone in 31 innings.

Fastest Indian to 1000 IPL runs

Sudharsan’s Standout Performance

Sudharsan’s accomplishment in just 25 innings sets him apart, highlighting his exceptional talent and impact in the IPL. Sudharsan’s feat places him as the joint-third fastest alongside Matthew Hayden, behind only Shaun Marsh and Lendl Simmons in the list of quickest to 1000 IPL runs.

Fewest innings to 1000 IPL runs
21 – Shaun Marsh
23 – Lendl Simmons
25 – Matthew Hayden
25 – Sai Sudharsan*
26 – Jonny Bairstow