Sai Sudharsan surpasses 2,500 T20 runs with 73 versus RR
What's the story
In a thrilling encounter against Rajasthan Royals (RR), Gujarat Titans (GT) batter Sai Sudharsan stepped up in the absence of Shubman Gill. The left-handed batsman opened the innings with Kumar Kushagra and set a solid foundation for GT's chase of a challenging target of 211 runs. He played an aggressive knock, scoring a brilliant half-century at the top of the order. Ravi Bishnoi ended his stay in the 11th over. However, Sudharsan's effort wasn't enough as RR edged past GT.
Match strategy
Sudharsan's aggressive start sets the tone for Titans
Sudharsan started the innings with an aggressive approach, hitting a six over third man. He took most of the strike and after a slow start, began to hit boundaries with ease. GT scored 56 runs in the first six overs before Sudharsan shifted gears. He welcomed Ravindra Jadeja with a boundary and then hit another boundary and six off Riyan Parag. Sudharsan continued his aggressive batting, hitting a few more boundaries before being dismissed for 73 runs off 44 balls.
Stats
16th T20 fifty from Sudharsan's blade
Sudharsan smashed nine fours and three sixes. He struck at 165.91. With this effort, he surpassed 2,500 runs in T20s. From 68 T20s, he owns 2,549 runs at 43.20. This was his 16th T20 fifty (100s: 3). His strike rate is 139.59, as per ESPNcricinfo. As many as 1,879 of his T20 runs have come in the IPL from 42 matches at 49.44. He smashed his 13th IPL fifty (100s: 2).