Sai Sudharsan Sets Record as Fastest Player to 3000 T20 Runs
Sai Sudharsan Creates History, Becomes First Player In The World To...
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B Sai Sudharsan, a 24-year-old left-handed batter for Gujarat Titans, made history by becoming the fastest player worldwide to score 3000 runs in T20 cricket, achieving this milestone in just 78 innings. He accomplished the feat during a match against Kolkata Knight Riders on May 16, 2026, scoring an unbeaten 53 runs.
- 01Sudharsan scored 53 runs off 28 balls, helping Gujarat Titans chase down 248 runs.
- 02He reached the 3000-run milestone in his 79th T20 match, surpassing the previous record held by Shaun Marsh, who achieved it in 85 innings.
- 03Sudharsan's overall T20 statistics include 3017 runs, with an average of 43.72 and a strike rate of 142.17.
- 04He is currently leading the IPL 2026 in runs scored.
- 05Sudharsan is the only player to score 3000 runs in T20 cricket in less than 80 innings.
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B Sai Sudharsan, playing for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, made history on May 16, 2026, by becoming the fastest player globally to score 3000 runs in T20 cricket. In a match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Sudharsan scored an impressive 53 runs off 28 balls, contributing significantly to his team's chase of 248 runs. This remarkable achievement came in just 78 innings, breaking the previous record held by Australian cricketer Shaun Marsh, who reached the milestone in 85 innings. Sudharsan's overall T20 record now stands at 3017 runs across 79 matches, with an average of 43.72 and a strike rate of 142.17. His performance has also placed him at the top of the run charts for IPL 2026, demonstrating his exceptional talent and consistency in the shorter format of the game. Sudharsan's rapid ascent in T20 cricket highlights his potential as one of the leading players in the sport.
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Sudharsan's achievement boosts the profile of T20 cricket in India, inspiring young cricketers and enhancing the competitive spirit of the IPL.
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