B Sai Sudharsan slammed 96 in 47 balls as Gujarat Titans posted 214 for four against Chennai Super Kings in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 in Ahmedabad on Monday.
Gujarat Titans youngster Sai Sudharsan's fireworks on Monday in the IPL 2023 grand finale against Chennai Super Kings powered the defending champions to post a total of 214 for the loss of 4 wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Having won the toss in their 10th IPL final, MS Dhoni's CSK chose to field first in the grand stage, which was played a day after the match was washed out due to rain on Sunday. Fans of GT were expecting yet another brilliant knock from the tournament's leading run-scorer Shubman Gill, but the batter scored just 39 runs off 20 balls. However, opener Wriddhiman Saha scored a solid half-century (54 off 39 balls) to provide the defending champions with much-needed momentum in the final of the 15th edition of the T20 league.
A young Sai Sudharsan too joined the party and scored a sensational half-century (96 off 47 balls), which included 8 fours and 6 sixes. Captain Hardik Pandya provided much-needed support at the other end as he scored 21 off 12 balls. Despite missing an epic IPL century in the grand finale, GT fans praised the Chennai-born 21-year-old player for his sensational knock against a formidable side.
6️⃣4️⃣4️⃣4️⃣ on song 🔥🔥
Can he finish on a high for ? 🤔
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96 off just 47 deliveries under tremendous pressure!
A spectacular knock from Sai Sudharsan comes to an end 👏🏻👏🏻
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While all eyes remain on CSK's batting unit to see if they can successfully chase 215 in 20 overs to clinch their 5th IPL title, netizens cannot get enough of GT batter Sai Sudharsan's knock.
"TAKE A BOW, SAI SUDHARSAN...!!! 96 in just 47 balls in the all important IPL Final against CSK. He was blistering tonight, what a mad striking by Sai. An innings to remember for life time, Hats off Sai," wrote Mufaddal Vora on Twitter.
Another GT fan added, "Sai Sudharsan, A knock to remember for Lifetime. In the biggest of all stages in IPL, he smashed 96 runs from 47 balls against CSK."
Here's a look at some of the reactions:
TAKE A BOW, SAI SUDHARSAN...!!!
96 in just 47 balls in the all important IPL Final against CSK. He was blistering tonight, what a mad striking by Sai. An innings to remember for life time, Hats off Sai. pic.twitter.com/rneRGmWnx8
Sai Sudharsan, A knock to remember for Lifetime.
In the biggest of all stages in IPL, he smashed 96 runs from 47 balls against CSK. pic.twitter.com/qazpIQ7rtn
If Shub don’t get you, Sai will! 👊🏽
GT’s batsmen have delivered the goods! ✔️
Fielding follies cost CSK! 😓
Super Kings batsmen with a mammoth task at hand! Time to dig in and dig deep! 💪🏾 … pic.twitter.com/jE4lmJbajN
Admin: Well played Sai Sudharsan
Replies: 😂 pic.twitter.com/QQv3FEVmo6
The whole stadium, the whole GT dugout is standing to appreciate the madness of Sai Sudharsan.
Sudharsan scored 90 runs in his last 38 balls, what a knock by the 21 year old. pic.twitter.com/gpgWRZzpxW
Sai Sudharsan IPL Auction Price: 20L
Sai Sud TNPL Auction Price: 21.6L
Went for more price in his State run league than IPL. Now you know why.
96(47), 8 fours, 6 sixes. What a knock, whaddaplaya!
Chennai boy, Thamizh payyan giving it back to CSK. pic.twitter.com/O8SzYh2Zoh
What an occasion to showcase your best! Brilliant knock from Sai Sudharsan on the big stage. Another batting star in the making. Well played 👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/LowmU4Y8WD
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)21-year old Sai Sudharsan in IPL 2023:
22(17).
62*(48).
53(38).
19(20).
20(19).
47(36).
43(31) - In Qualifier 2.
96(47) - In Final.
The Future superstar of Indian cricket. pic.twitter.com/RVRECpozb4
3cr viewership on jio cinema when Sai Sudharsan is batting. Highest in the history of IPL.
The brand Sai Sudharsan. 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/jIfhpA3OgO
He is Sai Sudharsan, 21 yo GT batsman.
He was performing very well in Club cricket and TNPL.
He was expecting his fav team CSK would pick him in 2021. But he got heartbroken when it didn’t happen.
But GT scouts spotted him and bought him in 2022.
Today Same Sai sudharsan has… pic.twitter.com/mv19Jwfa13
Got us whistling with some good cricket! Well done, Sai Sudharsan! 🥳👏 🦁 pic.twitter.com/aN3zejyexZ
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)Hardik Pandya displaying how to pick a multi bagger👉 Sai Sudharsan
Correct entry price 👉20 lakhs
Back your investment 👉encouraged him when they batted together
May take time but will come good👉Finals
Once you get it correct, stay invested 👏 … pic.twitter.com/vG2YG4cHSP
Sai Sudarsan is the best TN Batsman currently
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath)Take a Bow Man 🙌
His Shot Selection & Timing👌
Pure Bliss to watch🤩🤩
Long way to go👍👍 pic.twitter.com/NuUrbo8Xbx
The tagline of the IPL is 'Talent gets opportunity,' and the uncapped player Sai Sudharsan shined in the IPL Final . Unbelievable Inning 🤯 pic.twitter.com/s4AlgvQbD0
— Sir BoiesX 🕯 (@BoiesX45)Sai Sudharsan, from Tamil Nadu, made his name through TNPL then did well in domestics & standing tall against CSK in the big final.
A huge future ahead, Sai 👏
21-year old Sai Sudharsan in IPL:
•In IPL - 13 inns, 507 runs, 46.07 ave, 137.03 SR.
•In IPL 2023 - 8 inns, 362 runs, 51.7 ave, 141.4 SR.
•In Qualifier 2 - 43(31) & In Final - 96(47) of IPL 2023.
What a player, The future! pic.twitter.com/hRwnU0FndV
Sai Sudharsan Well Played 💔👏🏻
— Ayyappan (@Ayyappan_1504)A brilliant recovery and innings from Sai Sudharsan, at point of my suggestion he was 20 runs off 17 balls at 12th over!
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket)Where talent meets opportunity 🙏
What a knock and at such a crucial game for GT 🙌
Sai Sudharsan, a name that's here to stay. pic.twitter.com/JFbMfOyuvY
what a talent sai sudharsan mumbai indians must have made this too pic.twitter.com/QM5oo7vKY1
— Gagan🇮🇳 (@1no_aalsi_)