IPL 2023: Who is Sai Sudharsan, The Gujarat Titans Batter Whose Masterclass Stuns Chennai Super Kings in CSK vs GT Final
Incredible Display of Batting, Sai Sudharsan's 96 Runs in Just 47 Balls Showcasing Unmatched Resilience in CSK vs GT, IPL 2023 Final.
The Gujarat Titans’ exceptional run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 can be attributed to the brilliant contributions of their local Indian players.
They proved their mettle once again in the high-stakes final against the Chennai Super Kings, where Sai Sudharsan showcased nerves of steel by smashing an incredible 96 runs off just 47 balls.
The Tamil Nadu batter’s extraordinary innings propelled his team to a mammoth total of 214 runs for the loss of four wickets after putting to bat first. Even though it was his first IPL final, he maintained his cool and hammered CSK’s bowling attack with eight fours and six sixes during his innings.
6️⃣4️⃣4️⃣4️⃣@sais_1509 on song 🔥🔥
Can he finish on a high for @gujarat_titans? 🤔
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His magnificent knock came to an end in the final over when he fell victim to Matheesha Pathirana’s bowling, being trapped in front of the stumps and missing out on a century by a mere four runs.
After witnessing his stellar performance on the biggest stage, the question on everyone’s mind is undoubtedly, ‘Who is Sai Sudharsan?’
Who is Sai Sudharsan?
Hailing from Tamil Nadu, Sai Sudharsan embarked on his cricket journey at a tender age, and his breakthrough moment arrived when he notched up an exceptional 635 runs for Alwarpet CC during the 2019-20 Raja of Palayampatti Shield.
In 2021, he marked his first appearance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Tamil Nadu. Later on, he made his List A debut in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He is a regular run-getter in the Tamil Nadu Premier League.
The TNPL 2021 saw him dominate the batting charts, finishing as the second-highest run-scorer with an impressive aggregate of 358 runs from eight innings at a strike rate of 144.
His journey in the IPL took off in 2022 when he was picked by the Gujarat Titans at his base price of INR 20 lakh in the auction. He amassed 145 runs from five appearances, including a half-century last season.
In the IPL 2023, he made a much greater impact, amassing 362 runs in eight matches at a strike rate of 141, including three half-centuries.
