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Sai Sudharsan smashes IPL 2000 runs record in 47 innings, beating Chris Gayle’s mark

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Published on 24 April 2026
Sai Sudharsan smashes IPL 2000 runs record in 47 innings, beating Chris Gayle’s mark

He hit 2000 before the crowd expected a milestone

Sai Sudharsan has become the fastest batter to reach 2,000 runs in the IPL, achieving the milestone in just 47 innings. Playing for Gujarat Titans against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he surpassed Chris Gayle’s earlier record of 48 innings, rewriting what many thought was a hard-to-break benchmark for consistency and speed.

  • Sai Sudharsan reached 2,000 IPL runs in 47 innings
  • He beat Chris Gayle’s previous record of 48 innings
  • The milestone came during Gujarat Titans vs RCB
  • The achievement highlights Sudharsan’s rapid scoring pace
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