In just 54 innings, Sai Sudharsan became the fastest Indian to score 2000 runs in IPL, marking a significant milestone. He achieved this at the Narendra Modi Stadium during the Gujarat Titans‘ IPL 2025 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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With nine boundaries and a scorching 48 off just 23 balls to start the innings, Sudharsan came within an inch of a half-century. For the Titans this season, his reliable efforts have been essential. With this accomplishment, Sudharsan overtook renowned Indian batsmen Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sachin Tendulkar, becoming the fastest Indian to score 2000 runs in IPL.

Sai Sudharsan’s IPL Record：Blistering Innings Against SRH

In his innings against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, Sai Sudharsan was in sublime touch. He played a 48-run knock in just 23 balls before getting out to Zeeshan Ansari. Along with his counterpart Shubman Gill, Sudharsan stitched a fantastic partnership and took GT ahead in the match. There was no looking back for the franchise post that. Sudharsan’s innings gave the much-needed impetus to his team’s score. He played proper cricketing shots with zero risk and still scored at a strike rate of 208 with the help of nine boundaries.

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With his exceptional play in the 2025 Indian Premier League, Sai Sudharsan is still making waves. He just achieved a noteworthy milestone by becoming the fastest Indian batter to amass the fastest 2000 runs in T20 cricket. This accomplishment was made by the left-handed opener during the Gujarat Titans’ game versus the Sunrisers Hyderabad at Narendra Modi Stadium. Sudharsan hit nine beautiful boundaries in a scorching 48-run performance off just 23 deliveries. Despite missing out on a well-deserved half-century, the innings was sufficient for him to score the fastest 2000 runs in T20 cricket.

The Fastest Indian to Score 2000 Runs in IPL

In just 54 innings, Sudharsan became the fastest Indian player to attain the milestone in T20 cricket. He broke the previous Indian record that the great Sachin Tendulkar had held. Only Australia’s Shaun Marsh, who reached the milestone in just 53 innings, is higher on the world list than Sudharsan. Brad Hodge, Marcus Trescothick, and Muhammad Waseem, who all scored 2000 runs in 58 innings, come after him. Sai Sudharsan’s IPL record is just the beginning of his T20 career, which is going to be a long and illustrious one.

The Gujarat Titans have benefited greatly from his performances this season. Sai Sudharsan’s IPL record made him the first player to reach the 500-run milestone in the 2025 Indian Premier League with 504 runs at an average of 50.40 in 10 games. Throughout the competition, his steady run-scoring has maintained him solidly in the top three Orange Cap rankings and also helped him in scoring the fastest 2000 runs in T20 cricket.

Sai Sudharsan’s IPL record and captain Shubman Gill’s fearsome top-order partnership have been major contributors to the Gujarat Titans’ impressive performance this season. Together with Jos Buttler, the pair have been mostly responsible for the team’s batting duties. Gujarat is still a serious contender for the title and is in the top four on the points table thanks to their performances.

Conclusion

Sudharsan is one of the most impressive players of the 2025 IPL season due to his quick ascent and capacity for high-pressure play, and by becoming the fastest Indian to score 2000 runs in IPL, he has further solidified his case. With form, maturity, and momentum on his side, all eyes will be on what he delivers next.

Related Match

IPL 2025 51st match GT vs SRH on May 02 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad