Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill [Source: iplt20.com]
Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan have been the backbone of the GT batting since the last couple of seasons. The two batters once again proved their worth as they built the platform for the Titans in the ongoing game against the Super Giants.
GT Openers Laid The Foundation For A Big Score
Notably, Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants are currently playing against each other in the 26th match of the IPL 2025 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Rishabh Pant won the toss ahead of the game and invited the Titans to bat first.
The Super Giants would have hoped for a good start with the ball picking up early wickets in the game. However, the left-hand right-hand combination of the Titans stitched together a stellar partnership and ensured that the away team got a strong platform to post a formidable total in the innings.
Sai Shudarsan and Gill Enter The List Of Highest Opening Partnership For GT
Both Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill and went past their half-centuries and had 120 runs on the board, when Avesh Khan got the better of the GT skipper. As the right-handed batter was walking back to the hut, the duo had already entered the list of the highest opening partnership for GT.
Highest opening partnership for GT in IPL:
- 210 - Sai Sudharsan & Shubman Gill vs CSK, Ahmedabad, 2024
- 142 - W Saha & Shubman Gill vs LSG, Ahmedabad, 2023
- 120 - Shubman GIll & Sai Sudharsan vs LSG, Lucknow, 2025 - TODAY
- 106 - Shubman Gill & W Saha vs MI, Brabourne, 2022
This partnership between Sudharsan and Gill now ranks third in the list. Incidentally, the record belongs to these players. They stitched together 210 runs against CSK in IPL 2024.