When Khaleel Ahmed received a single from Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandey on the final ball of their powerplay against Delhi Capitals, the team was in trouble. GT were 55/3 after the first six overs of their chase of 163, having lost opener Wriddhiman Saha (14), Shubman Gill (14) and Hardik Pandya (14). (5). Run rate was not a major concern, but partnerships were needed for the reigning champs. Sai Sudarshan, a young man, raised his hand.
In the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Gujarat Titans batsmen David Miller and Sai Sudarshan embrace each other after defeating Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2023 cricket match. Picture by Ravi Chowdhary for PTI; PTI04 04 2023 000394A. (PTI)
The veteran Kane Williamson was forced to withdraw from the event due to a knee injury, leaving the 21-year-old Tamil Nadu native with the difficult task of filling in as No. 3 batsman for GT. The left-handed hitter did not let down, either. In IPL 2023, Sudarshan continued with a 48-ball 62 that contained four fours and two sixes to assist his team in completing a winning streak. Along with David Miller, who scored 31 runs off 16 balls and remained unbeaten, the 21-year-old added 56 runs.
Everyone appreciated Sodhan for his composed performance. Anil Kumble, a legendary Indian cricketer, was really taken with the attitude of this young kid. The former India captain also commended all-rounder Vijay Shankar (29), who combined with Sudarshan for a crucial 53-run fourth-wicket stand.
“The big stars were gone today and the score was 3 down. They lost Shubman Gill, Saha, and their captain Hardik Pandya. Vijay Shankar and Sudarshan, two footballers from Tamil Nadu, formed a partnership.” “Gujarat has always exuded the vibe, “We’ll limit you to 160 and get it,” about itself. It is even simpler for him when he is a strong player. The innings were entirely erected by Sai Sudarshan “said he.
Parthiv Patel, a former India wicketkeeper and batsman, praised Sudarshan’s compact stroke. 21 years old is Sudarshan. He has two years of experience playing first-class cricket. You can tell he is a very technically proficient player just watching him bat. He makes no effort to strike the ball. He also gained from playing last season, and being a part of a successful squad alters your perspective. You are aware that you have players that can handle the game and make some room for you to play. He batted tonight with a great deal of maturity, which will serve him well in the future.