Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is playing in a different way in the Gujarat Titans (GT) in 2025, which is completely different from the aggressive teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The strength of GT is their solid start and balanced middle order. The opening pair starts the game with restraint and the middle order has managed to give a strong strong end.
Old strategy, new style
This strategy of Gujarat is somewhat similar to Chennai Super Kings, but selects and use their players special. Big names like Shubman Gill and Jose Butler are part of the team, who have already scored 850+ runs in a season. The player who makes GT special at number three with these two is Sai Sudarshan.
Sai Sudarshan’s banging journey
23 -year -old left -handed batsman Sai Sudarshan has made his own identity in the IPL coming from Tamil Nadu. Sudarshan, who joined GT in 2022, did not get much opportunities in the first two seasons, but in the final of 2023, he shocked everyone by playing a stormy innings of 96 runs in just 47 balls against Chennai Super Kings. Just before this, he was retired out for 43 runs in Qualifier 2.
Example of trust
When Hardik Pandya was out of the team, GT Management expressed confidence in Sai Sudarshan and retained him with captain Shubman Gill. Many experts had differences about this decision, because Sai is known for stability, not for big shots. But the team management took a courageous decision and Sai also proved this trust with great batting.
Sai’s support and emotional engagement
Sai Sudarshan said, “I want to thank Ashu Pa (Ashish Nehra) and the entire support team. The intelligence that feels here gives me the strength to show myself openly. There is no judgment in the team, and that is the most important.”
The biggest strength for GT in IPL 2025 has been the opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudarshan. Both of them have added 541 runs in nine innings. Five of these, he shared more than 50 runs and converted him into a century 2 times.
Sai learns from Gill
Sai told that he has been following Shubman Gill for the last three years. He said, “If I have any problem in the nets or a bowler has difficulty in playing, then I talk to Gill.”
Gujarat Titans status in IPL 2025
Gujarat Titans have won 6 out of 9 matches so far and secured fourth position in the numbers. However, the rest of the top teams have played more matches than them. If GT defeats Sunrisers Hyderabad today, then it can reach another place directly.
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