In a season where big names are faltering, Sai Sudharsan is writing his own blockbuster. The young left-handed batter from Tamil Nadu has been nothing short of phenomenal in IPL 2025—once again proving that he’s not just in form, he is the form.

Gill Flops, Sudharsan Rises

Gujarat Titans were in early trouble against Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium on April 9, losing skipper Shubman Gill for just 2 runs—clean bowled by a fiery Jofra Archer delivery. But just as the Titans looked shaky, Sai Sudharsan stepped in and turned the game around.

Where Gill crumbled, Sudharsan stood tall. Archer may have rattled the top order, but the young southpaw kept his cool, weathered the storm, and launched a calculated counterattack.

Third Fifty in Just Five Matches

Sai Sudharsan's form this season has been staggering:

• Match 1 – Fifty
• Match 2 – Fifty
• Match 3 – Scored 49 (missed fifty by 1 run)
• Match 4 – Low score of 5
• Match 5 – Back with a bang: 50 off just 32 balls

This latest fifty, against a strong Rajasthan Royals bowling attack, came with flair—2 fours and a six in a single over off Tushar Deshpande, helping Gujarat cross 50 in the powerplay despite an early collapse.

Solid Stand with Jos Buttler

Though he overshadowed everyone, Sudharsan wasn’t alone. Jos Buttler joined the party, and the two stitched together a crucial 80-run partnership in just 47 balls. Their assault on the Rajasthan bowlers ensured Gujarat didn’t just recover—they dominated.

From 15/1 in 2.1 overs, GT raced to 100 in just 11 overs.

Fans Call Him “Better Than Gill”

With his consistency, composure, and effortless strokeplay, fans and pundits are calling Sudharsan the most reliable young batter in IPL 2025. On social media, the buzz is growing louder:

“Gill is the captain, but Sudharsan is the boss.”
“He’s not a player, he’s a machine.”
“Better technique than Gill, calmer than Buttler.”

One to Watch

With 3 half-centuries in just 5 games, Sudharsan is making a strong case not just for being GT’s MVP, but potentially knocking on the doors of India’s senior squad—again.