Sai Sudharsan's Century Powers Gujarat Titans to Victory Over RCB

In a thrilling IPL match, Sai Sudharsan's outstanding century led the Gujarat Titans to a commanding total of 205 runs against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Despite a late effort from RCB's bowlers, Sudharsan's explosive performance, along with solid contributions from his teammates, ensured a strong foundation for the Titans. The match showcased Sudharsan's talent and the Titans' dominance, making it a memorable encounter for cricket fans. Discover the full details of this exciting game.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 24, 2026, 22:14 IST

Gujarat Titans Dominate with a Strong Performance

On Friday in Bengaluru, Sai Sudharsan's impressive century propelled the Gujarat Titans (GT) to a formidable total of 205 runs for 3 wickets against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Sudharsan maintained a high scoring rate, consistently finding boundaries and ensuring the Titans kept the pressure on. Despite a strong finish from RCB's bowlers in the last five overs, who only allowed 50 runs, Jason Holder contributed 18 runs in the final over.

Titans Establish a Solid Start

After winning the toss, RCB's captain Rajat Patidar chose to bowl first, but the Gujarat Titans quickly took charge.

Openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan formed a strong partnership, effectively navigating the powerplay and reaching 57 runs without losing a wicket.

Sudharsan Shines with a Stellar Performance

While Gill scored a steady 32 runs off 24 balls, Sudharsan was the star of the show.

The opening pair completed a 100-run partnership by the 10th over. Suyash Sharma eventually dismissed Gill in the 13th over after conceding a six, bringing Jos Buttler to the crease.

Sudharsan reached his half-century in just 33 balls and continued to accelerate, ultimately scoring a remarkable century off 58 balls, featuring 11 fours and 5 sixes.

RCB Attempts to Regain Control

By the 15th over, GT had established a strong position at 155 for 1.

RCB's bowlers struggled to contain the runs, but Josh Hazlewood provided a crucial breakthrough by dismissing Sudharsan in the 16th over, allowing Washington Sundar to join the action.

Sundar made an immediate impact, hitting a massive six off Hazlewood, while Suyash Sharma bowled an excellent 17th over, giving away only four runs.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar followed up with a tight over, conceding just five runs and taking out Jos Buttler for 25, which helped slow down GT's scoring.

As the innings progressed, GT's momentum waned, particularly during Hazlewood's effective 19th over, which yielded only eight runs.

In the final over, Jason Holder unleashed his power, smashing two sixes and a boundary, pushing the Gujarat Titans past the 200-run threshold.