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IPL 2026: Sai Sudharsan Shatters T20 Records, Beats Marsh’s Record Again!

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Sai Sudharsan becomes fastest batter ever to 3000 T20 runs, breaking Shaun Marsh's record with just 78 innings. Gujarat Titans' unbeaten 53 off 28 deliveries secures their playoff hopes against Kolkata Knight Riders.

In a thrilling match between Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday, Sai Sudharsan became the fastest batter ever to reach 3000 T20 runs. Fewest innings to 3000 runs: 78 - Sai Sudharsan Most consecutive 50s for GT: 4* - Sai Sudharsan (2026) vs 3 - Hardik Pandya (2022) Sai Sudharsan continues his dominance with an unbeaten 53 off 28 deliveries. After a tough defeat by Gujarat Titans, he now leads the Orange Cap standings with 554 runs in 13 matches.

Sai's latest achievement came in a high-scoring encounter at Eden Gardens when Gujarat Titans' five-match winning streak finally ended. Despite KKR’s powerful start, they were eventually defeated by 29 runs, leaving Gurugram with playoff hopes. The match highlighted Sudharsan’s consistent form and exceptional run rate, as he shattered the previous record of Shaun Marsh’s 85 innings to reach 3000 T20 runs.

The victory also marked a significant milestone in the franchise's history.