Analyzing Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan’s Record IPL Form
In the high-scoring format of the Indian Premier League (IPL), top-order partnerships frequently dictate match outcomes. While recent circulating reports inaccurately credited Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan with a 128-run stand against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), fact-checking reveals their true milestone occurred against a different opponent. The opening pair secured their place in franchise history by recording a 210-run partnership against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
The 210-Run Opening Stand vs CSK
Correcting the record, Sudharsan’s maiden IPL century did not occur against RCB, nor was he dismissed by Josh Hazlewood. Instead, he delivered a precision batting display against CSK, scoring 103 runs off 51 deliveries. His innings featured five fours and seven sixes, resulting in a strike rate of 201.96. At the opposite end, Gill matched the scoring output with 104 runs off 55 balls. Together, they set the record for the highest partnership for any wicket in Gujarat Titans’ franchise history.
According to ESPNcricinfo, this 210-run stand ranks among the most statistically dominant opening performances in the tournament’s history.
Franchises Conceding the Most Individual Centuries
Although Sudharsan’s century came against Chennai, Royal Challengers Bengaluru holds a specific statistical distinction. Across all IPL seasons, the Bengaluru-based franchise has conceded the highest number of individual centuries to opposing batters.
Official data from the Indian Premier League confirms that RCB bowlers have surrendered 15 centuries. They are closely followed by the Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians, with 14 centuries each.
| Franchise | Centuries Conceded |
|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 15 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 14 |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 14 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 11 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 11 |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 10 |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 10 |
Most Century Partnerships in IPL History
Synergy between batters is a key metric for team success. While Gill and Sudharsan are developing into a highly productive pair, the all-time partnership records are currently held by established veterans.
Data verified through the International Cricket Council and historical IPL archives highlights that Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers remain the most prolific duo in the league’s history.
- Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers (10 century stands)
- Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle (9 century stands)
- David Warner and Shikhar Dhawan (6 century stands)
As the Gujarat Titans rebuild their batting core around Gill and Sudharsan, their verified 210-run stand provides an accurate benchmark for future top-order performances.