New Delhi: Gujarat Titans captain Shabman Gul And his opening partner Sai Sudharsan prepared comfortably – pads strapped, gloves on – before stepping out for the opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday. However, what followed was nothing but silence.The duo put on a 128-run opening stand, which laid the foundation for a dominant start. This marked the highest partnership for any wicket by Gujarat Titans against RCB.
Sudharsan was the star of the show scoring a brilliant century before falling to Josh Hazlewood. His 100 came off just 58 balls with 11 fours and 5 sixes, scoring an impressive 172.41.On the other end, Gill played an excellent supporting role.He scored 32 off 24 balls, rotating the strike and allowing Sudharsan to dominate the score. Gayle hit two fours and a six before Swayash Sharma was dismissed.In IPL history, RCB hold the coveted record of scoring the most individual centuries (15), followed by Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians with 14 each.Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have notched up 11 tons each, while Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings have followed with 10 tons each.Most individual centuries by a team in IPL15 – RCB*14 – KKR14 – MI11 – CSK, SRH10 – RR, PBKSAmong batting pairs, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers are ahead of Kohli and Chris Gayle (9) with 10 century stands. The duo of Sai Sudharsan and Shibman Gill are behind with eight century partnerships.Most centuries (any wicket) in IPL10 – Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers9 – Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle8 – Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gul
