Sai Sudharsan’s scientific 108 from 61 deliveries meant GT certified for the playoffs with utmost ease, and opened batters probabilities of a possible Take a look at debut.
If there was any doubt about Sai Sudharsan making it to the India squad for the England series; he has dispelled them all as the southpaw opener struck a 56-ball ton for GT, while chasing 200 against DC on Sunday. The orange cap holder of the current season, the 23-year-old played a near-perfect innings that included no risks, 12 fours and four sixes, to take his team home, and also help GT qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs.
Sai Sudharsan — A Must Have in India vs England Tests
This second ton in IPL, his first this season, also made a strong statement, that he will most likely be a part of the playing XI, for the first Test in Headingly vs England, starting June 20. Meanwhile, despite the steep target, Sai Sudharsan never looked out of control, or in the need to hit extravagant shots, that showed his true class. Eventually, he finished with 108 unbeaten, against his name.
Let’s just talk about Sudharsan’s IPL records now. In all matches in the tournament, he has scored 1651 runs at an average of 50, with two tons and 11 fifties. This year alone, he has amassed 617 runs at an average of 56.09. If that is not enough, he also strung an opening partnership of 205 with Shubman Gill, which is also the sixth highest, ever in the history of IPL.
GT Enter IPL 2025 Playoffs
Interestingly, this know by Sai Su, comes at a time when there are two open slots in the Indian Test team, with the departure of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. While there might have been other contenders — like Sarfaraz Ahmed or even Karun Nair, he has just brushed past them, with this knock.
Coming back to the GT vs DC encounter, a lot of credit should also go to Gill, wo remained unbeaten on 93 from 53 deliveries. He had as much contributing in Gujarat’s superlative victory, if not more. And just like Sai Su, an in form Gill is vital for India’s chances in England, and the duo will play for India A as well, before the actual Test series begins.
