Sai Sudarshan creates history: Young Indian batsman sets world record in T20 cricket

Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudarshan has been making headlines in the cricketing arena with his sublime batting prowess. In the 51st IPL 2025 match, Sudarshan scored 48 runs off 23 balls, achieving a milestone of 2000 runs in T20 cricket. What is even more remarkable is that he achieved this milestone without getting dismissed for a duck, creating a new world record.

Sudarshan's record-breaking achievement

Sai Sudarshan has also become the record holder for the most runs in T20 cricket history without being dismissed for 0. He has run-scored a total of 2016 runs in 54 innings and surpassed previous record holders. The top run-scorers without a duck in T20 cricket history now stands as follows:

• Sai Sudarshan (54 innings) - 2016 runs
•  Kadovaki-Fleming (35 innings) - 1420 runs
• Mark Boucher (76 innings) - 1378 runs
•  Tayyab Tahir (46 innings) - 1337 runs
•  Rajat Paliwal (63 innings) - 1231 runs

Fastest to 2000 runs in T20

Sudarshan's record does not end there. He is also the second fastest batsman to reach 2000 runs in T20 cricket, having done it in 54 innings. The fastest batsmen to 2000 runs in T20 stand at:Shaun Marsh (53 innings)

• Sai Sudarshan (54 innings)
• Brad Hodge (58 innings)
•  Marcus Trescothick (58 innings)
•  Sachin Tendulkar (59 innings)

Gujarat Titans' win

In the match when Sudarshan set this record, Gujarat Titans posted a target of 224 runs in 6 wickets in 20 overs. Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 186 runs in 20 overs and lost the match by 38 runs. This win affects the IPL points table, where Gujarat Titans secured their position.

Testament to Sai's  tireless efforts

Sai Sudarshan's record-breaking feat is a testament to his tireless efforts and passion for the sport. With him continuing to dominate T20 cricket, fans can look forward to witnessing even more stunning performances from this talented young batsman.