Sai Sudharsan Shines with Half-Century as Gujarat Titans Face Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025

Sai Sudharsan's Stellar Performance

In Ahmedabad, Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan showcased his exceptional form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a remarkable half-century against the Mumbai Indians on Saturday. This performance also marked a significant achievement in powerplay batting, setting a record in the league's history.

During the match, Sudharsan scored an impressive 63 runs off 41 balls, hitting four boundaries and two sixes, achieving a strike rate of 153.66.

This innings followed his earlier half-century against Punjab Kings, where he scored 74 runs from just 48 balls. Currently, Sudharsan ranks as the second-highest run-scorer in IPL 2025, accumulating 137 runs with an average of 68.50 and a strike rate of 167.07, including a top score of 74.

According to CricViz Analyst, Sudharsan has batted 22 times during the powerplay, being dismissed only three times. His average of 110 in this phase is the highest ever recorded by an IPL player (minimum of 20 innings), surpassing Kevin Pietersen's 98 and Travis Head's 71.

In his last six IPL innings, Sudharsan has amassed 395 runs at an average of 79.00, boasting a strike rate exceeding 170. His recent performances include one century and four fifties, with a personal best of 103.

In the match, Mumbai Indians won the toss and chose to bowl first. The opening pair of Shubman Gill (38 runs off 27 balls, including four boundaries and a six) and Sudharsan established a solid foundation with a 78-run partnership. Another significant partnership occurred between Sudharsan and Jos Buttler (39 runs off 24 balls, with five fours and a six). Despite Sudharsan's strong innings, Gujarat Titans faced a slight collapse, finishing at 196/8 after being 179/4.

For Mumbai Indians, skipper Hardik Pandya was the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for 29 runs, while Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Mujeeb ur Rahman, and Satyanarayana Raju each claimed one wicket.