Sai Sudarshan has made a remarkable transition into a reliable top-order option for Gujarat Titans. Kane Williamson was forced to withdraw from the competition due to a knee injury without even playing a single game for GT, and the left-handed batter from Tamil Nadu, who made his IPL debut last year, has put his name forward for the No. 3 place. Without a doubt, Dasun Shanaka, a finisher, was chosen by the GT management to replace Williamson as a result of Sudarshan’s success at No. 3.
At the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, during the IPL 2023 cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans, batsman Sai Sudarshan of the Gujarat Titans celebrates after scoring a fifty.
In the IPL 2023 opener against Chennai Super Kings, Sudarshan, who was added as an impact player, looked well for his 22-run innings but was removed by Rajvardhan Hangergekar. He was determined not to let his strong start against Delhi Caps in the following game go to waste.
He helped GT go home in 18.1 overs and take first place in the standings by staying unbeaten on 62 off 48 balls. The young left-handed batsman received nothing but praise from GT captain Hardik Pandya following the game. Sudarshan can play for India in the upcoming years, according to Pandya.
Sai Sudarshan is batting exceptionally effectively. Both he and the support team deserve praise. The quantity of hitting he has done over the past 15 days, as well as the outcomes you see, are all the consequence of his labor. If I’m not mistaken, Pandya will contribute to franchise cricket and eventually Indian cricket in two years, he stated during the post-game presentation.
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After losing GT openers Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha, and captain Hardik Pandya in quick succession, Sudarshan fought deep to chase down 162 for the victory on a Kotla surface that was occasionally playing tricks. With impact player Vijay Shankar (29), he formed a key 53-run combination that helped the reigning champions’ chase get back on track. When the latter fell through, David Miller, who has much expertise, stood by Sudarshan and kept the young man from feeling the burden of the asking price.
Miller struck a few sixes, while Sudarshan also contributed by hitting DC pacer Nortje in the 17th over for a four and a six.
Sudarshan responded that he wasn’t under any strain when asked how he prepared his innings. “What needed to be done correctly was what I was considering. I wasn’t under any pressure; I was just doing the proper calculations. It was a little down, and as I was sliding, I was considering making the appropriate decisions. My The idea was to play the game all the way through. early storm weathering (was more satisfying). The highlight for me was initially seaming it because it was difficult enough “says he.