Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop commented on Gujarat Titans’ opener Sai Sudharsan’s lack of speed in his batting approach following his remarkable IPL century against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Sudharsan’s quickfire 100 off 58 balls at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium made him the fastest batter to reach 2,000 runs in IPL history. Despite his stellar performance, Gujarat Titans suffered a narrow five-wicket defeat to RCB in a high-scoring encounter.
Sai Sudharsan, who claimed the Orange Cap in IPL 2025, had a slow start to the 2026 season with only one fifty-plus score before his century against RCB. Bishop praised Sudharsan’s innings but emphasized the need for him to elevate his aggression level in batting. The cricketer’s orthodox style of play was commended, with Bishop highlighting the significance of his century for both Sudharsan and the IPL as a whole.
Former South African pacer Dale Steyn lauded Sudharsan’s performance, noting his strategic approach to scoring runs and his ability to play orthodox cricket. Steyn compared Sudharsan’s calculated risks and shot selection to other successful innings in the tournament, emphasizing the opener’s methodical and effective style of play.
