Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan Set T20 Records in IPL 2026
Shubman Gill-Sudharsan script history, equal Kohli-Gayle's massive T20 feat
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In a remarkable display during the IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan achieved their 10th century partnership, equalling the T20 record held by legends like Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli. They also set a new IPL record for the most century stands by an opening pair, while Gill became the seventh-fastest player to reach 6000 T20 runs.
- 01Gill and Sudharsan's 10th century stand was achieved in just 46 innings, faster than any other pair in T20 history.
- 02They set a new IPL record with their seventh century partnership for the opening wicket, surpassing previous records held by David Warner and Shikhar Dhawan.
- 03The duo has 15 fifty-plus opening stands in only 31 innings, showcasing an exceptional consistency.
- 04Gill became the seventh-fastest player to reach 6000 runs in T20 cricket, doing so in 185 innings.
- 05Gill and Sudharsan have accumulated 1898 runs as an opening pair at an average of 67.78 and a run-rate of 9.87.
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During the IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan made history by achieving their 10th century partnership in T20 cricket, tying the record previously held by legendary pairs like Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli. Remarkably, they reached this milestone in just 46 innings, significantly quicker than the other record-holding pairs. In addition to this feat, the duo set a new IPL record for the most century stands for an opening pair, surpassing the previous record of six held by David Warner and Shikhar Dhawan. They also excelled in consistency, recording 15 fifty-plus opening stands in only 31 innings. Gill further distinguished himself by becoming the seventh-fastest player to score 6000 runs in T20 cricket, achieving this in 185 innings. With a total of 1898 runs together at an impressive average of 67.78 and a run-rate of 9.87, Gill and Sudharsan are establishing themselves as one of the most formidable opening partnerships in IPL history.
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The success of Gill and Sudharsan not only enhances the Gujarat Titans' performance but also elevates the excitement around IPL, attracting more fans and potential sponsors.
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