2 min readUpdated: May 4, 2026 10:30 AM ISTSudharsan has grown to be an integral part of GT's plans since making his IPL debut for them in 2022. (BCCI/Creimas Photo)Sai Sudharsan’s 57 in 41 balls ended up playing a crucial role in Gujarat Titans’ nervy win over Punjab Kings in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Monday. In the process, 24-year-old GT opener ended up breaking a record that has been held by West Indies legend Chris Gayle for 13 years.This was Sudharsan’s 50th innings in the IPL and he ended the night with a career tally of 2178 runs in the tournament. This makes him the batter with the most runs after his first 50 innings in the IPL, surpassing Gayle’s 2061 runs in his first 50 innings. Earlier this season, Sudharsan had broken Gayle’s record and became the fastest batter to reach 2000 career runs in the IPL. Sudharsan got there in 47 innings while Gayle took 48.Sudharsan has grown to be an integral part of GT’s plans since making his IPL debut for them in 2022. Last season, he scored a whopping 759 runs in 15 innings at a strike rate of 156.17 and average of 54.21 with a century and six half-centuries. This year, he has scored 385 runs thus far in 10 innings with a strike rate of 158.43 at 38.50 with a century and three half-centuries.While GT had a somewhat shaky start, things seem to now be falling in place for them as the race for the playoffs heats up. The victory against Punjab Kings was their third consecutive win and importantly, it was against a side who had suffered their first loss of the season only in their previous match.Jason Holder led the way with figures of 4/24 as he and fellow fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj (2/28) and Kagiso Rabada (2/22) restricted the mighty PBKS batting lineup to a score of 163/9. Sudharsan lost opening partner and captain Shubman Gill early and it was a rather scruffy stand with Jos Buttler for the rest of the powerplay. He eventually fell to Vijaykumar Vyshak in the 15th over. However, Washington Sundar’s unbeaten 40 in 23 balls powered GT to victory.Stay updated with the latest sports news across Cricket, Football, Chess, and more. Catch all the action with real-time live cricket score updates and in-depth coverage of ongoing matches.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...May 04: Latest News01Seven men drown in three incidents in Maval over three days02IPL 2026 Updated Points Table: GT vs PBKS Update Orange & Purple Cap, Runs and Wickets List03Probe ordered after health worker, newborn die at Jharkhand hospital, family alleges negligence04Tamil Nadu results: 5 things to watch, from Vijay’s impact and DMK’s margins to AIADMK’s fight for relevance05The Vijay question: A surge, a silence, and a state trying to read itAdvertisementLive BlogHP Board HPBOSE 12th Result 2026, hpbose.org Live Updates: How much I need to pass the exam?12 seconds agoWest Bengal Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Mamata builds 1,996-vote cushion in Bhabanipur—can BJP still crack the fort?19 seconds agoElection Results 2026 Analysis Live Updates: How today’s Bengal and Kerala verdicts can challenge status quo of regional power1 minute agoAssam Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: BJP surges ahead in 93 seats, Congress leads in 251 minute agoVijay Perambur, Tiruchirappalli East Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK chief’s party surges ahead in Tamil Nadu, leading in 68 seats, counting underway2 minutes ago