Sai Sudarsan of Gujarat Titans (ANI Image)
Sai Sudharsen continued his dramatic rise in international cricket by becoming the fastest batsman ever to reach 3,000 T20 runs during Gujarat Titans’ match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday.Fewest innings to 3000 runs in T20s78- Sai Sudarsan*85- Sean Marsh86- Darcy Short86- Devon Conway87- Chris Gayle The elegant left-hander reached the feat in just 78 innings, breaking the previous record held by Shaun Marsh, who achieved the feat in 85 innings. Cy also moved ahead of names like D’Arcy Short, Devon Conway and Chris Gayle on the elite list.
Although Gujarat Titans suffered a 29-run defeat, Sai once again looked in fine touch during the chase.
The opener briefly retired injured after suffering an injury scare but returned to the crease later to finish unbeaten on 53 off just 28 deliveries.Most consecutive scores over 50 points for GT4* – Sai Sudarsan (2026)3 – Hardik Pandya (2022)3 – Sai Sudharsen (2024-25)3 – Shubman Gill (2025)3 – Shubman Gill (2026) Al-Khamseen also continued its exceptional consistency this season. Cy has now scored four consecutive 50-plus points for GT, becoming the first player in franchise history to achieve the feat.
Gujarat Titans’ previous best score was three consecutive 50-plus scores, achieved by Hardik Pandya in 2022 and later equaled by Sai himself and Shubman Gill. The Gujarat opener is now the leading run-scorer in IPL 2026 and currently holds the Orange Cap with 554 runs in 13 matches. He scored those runs at an impressive average of 46.17 and a strike rate of 157.83. Sai’s latest feat came in a high-scoring encounter at Eden Gardens as Gujarat Titans’ five-match winning streak came to an end. Chasing a daunting target of 248, GT battled hard through half-centuries from Sai, Gill and Jos Buttler, but eventually finished on 218/4. Earlier in the match, KKR were in complete control with the bat after explosive knocks from Finn Allen and Angkrish Raghuvanshi pushed them to 247/2. Allen smashed 93 off just 35 balls with 10 sixes, while Raghuvanshi remained unbeaten with 82. GT’s sloppy style of play proved costly as they dropped four catches during the innings, including crucial chances from Allen, Raghuvanshi and
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. These missed opportunities ultimately hurt Gujarat badly as KKR kept their playoff hopes alive with a crucial win.