In the IPL 2026 clash between Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad, B Sai Sudharsan emerged as the first player to cross the 500-run mark this season with a score of 61 runs off 44 balls. This achievement highlighted his consistency, as it marked his fifth fifty of the season and his third consecutive half-century. However, his lead in the Orange Cap race was short-lived as Heinrich Klaasen quickly surpassed him, finishing the match with 508 runs after scoring 14 runs off 16 balls. Klaasen has also recorded five half-centuries this season, showcasing his remarkable form. The match saw Gujarat Titans set a competitive score of 168/5, with contributions from Sudharsan and Washington Sundar, who scored 50 runs off 33 balls. Sudharsan's impressive performance continues a trend of scoring over 500 runs in the IPL for three consecutive years, having scored 759 runs last season and 527 runs in IPL 2024.