Sai Sudharsan’s century gives RCB an unwanted IPL milestone

home side — RCB have now conceded the most individual centuries in IPL history, a record they would rather not hold.

RCB’s unwanted place in the record books

Sudharsan’s hundred — his third in the IPL and first of the 2026 season — pushed RCB’s tally of centuries conceded to 15, edging them past both Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians, who have each given away 14. Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad sit on 11, while Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings have conceded 10 apiece. For a team that lifted the IPL title as defending champions, the distinction is a particularly bitter one.

Most centuries conceded in IPL history

15 — RCB14 — KKR, MI11 — CSK, SRH10 — RR, PBKS

Sudharsan breaks Gayle’s speed record for 2,000 IPL runs

Friday’s innings was not just significant for the damage it inflicted on RCB — it also cemented Sudharsan’s place among the quickest run-scorers the IPL has seen. The left-hander completed 2,000 IPL runs in just 47 innings, surpassing the legendary Chris Gayle, who had taken 48 innings to reach the same milestone. Coming into the match needing 72 runs to claim the record, Sudharsan cleared the mark in style.

Sudharsan’s knock was anchored by a commanding 128-run opening stand alongside GT captain Shubman Gill. Opening the batting after RCB skipper Rajat Patidar chose to field first, the pair dismantled the RCB bowling attack in the powerplay and middle overs before the home side managed to rein things in slightly at the death. On the team news front, RCB handed a debut to English batter Jacob Bethell in place of injured Phil Salt, while Gujarat gave West Indian allrounder Jason Holder his first appearance of the season alongside the returning Manav Suthar.