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The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru transformed into a cauldron of noise this Friday evening as the 34th match of IPL 2026<\/strong><\/a> pitted Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)<\/strong> against the visiting Gujarat Titans (GT)<\/strong>. Under the shimmering floodlights of April 24, 2026, the cricket world witnessed a masterclass in timing and elegance. While RCB won the toss and elected to field, hoping to exploit the early evening conditions, they instead ran into a southpaw on a mission to redefine his season.<\/p>\n Entering the match under a cloud of scrutiny following a lukewarm start to the 2026 campaign, Sai Sudharsan<\/strong> chose the biggest stage to silence his critics. From the opening over, Sudharsan looked like a man possessed, anchoring the Gujarat Titans\u2019 innings with a blend of classical drives and modern-day power hitting. Alongside captain Shubman Gill<\/strong>, Sudharsan tore into the RCB bowling attack, bringing up his 50 off just 33 deliveries.<\/p>\n The crescendo of his innings arrived in the 15th over. On the fourth ball of the 14th over, Sudharsan faced Suyash Sharma<\/strong> with 99 runs to his name. With a cool head that has become his trademark, he slapped a length ball through cover point for a single, sparking wild celebrations in the GT dugout and a standing ovation from the Bengaluru crowd. This milestone marked Sudharsan\u2019s third IPL century, achieved in just 57 balls, decorated with 11 fours and 5 towering sixes. His ability to accelerate, moving from his half-century to the hundred mark in just 24 balls, proved why he is considered the future of the Indian top order. By the time he was eventually caught and bowled by Josh Hazlewood<\/strong>, he had single-handedly shifted the momentum of the game, leaving the pitch with exactly 100 runs and a strike rate of 172.41.<\/p>\n Despite the Sudharsan Storm, the RCB bowling unit displayed remarkable resilience in the death overs to ensure the target remained within chasing distance. At 128\/0 in the 13th over, Gujarat Titans looked poised to cross the 230-run mark. However, Suyash provided the much-needed breakthrough by dismissing Gill for 32.<\/p>\n The RCB pacers, led by the veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar<\/strong> (0\/31) and the disciplined Josh Hazlewood<\/strong> (1\/40), utilized slower balls and wide yorkers to stifle the scoring rate. After Sudharsan\u2019s departure at 160\/2, the Titans struggled to find the boundary consistently. Jos Buttler<\/strong> contributed a brisk 25 off 16 balls before falling to Bhuvneshwar, but it was the late-inning cameo from Jason Holder<\/strong>, who smashed 23 off just 10 balls at a strike rate of 230.00, that pushed GT over the psychological 200-run barrier.<\/p>\n GT finished their 20 overs at 205\/3, a total that carries a win probability more for the guests according to live analytics. While Krunal Pandya<\/strong> (0\/50) and Romario Shepherd<\/strong> (0\/17 in 1 over) proved expensive, the collective effort in the final five overs, where GT managed 50 runs but lost two key wickets, kept the contest alive. As the teams headed into the break, all eyes turned to Virat Kohli<\/strong> <\/a>and Rajat Patidar<\/strong>, tasked with chasing down 10.3 runs per over on a surface that has historically favoured the brave.<\/p>\n Also READ: Here\u2019s why RCB\u2019s star batter Phil Salt is not playing against Gujarat Titans in today\u2019s match<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n What a Hundred \ud83d\udcaf Sai Sudharsan \u2014 Ajay Kudecha (@ajay_kudecha) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Brilliant \ud83d\udcaf from Sai Sudharsan \ud83d\udd25#RCBvGT<\/a> #SaiSudharsan<\/a> #IPL2026<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/BTmvGKpqEE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n A pure display of classical batting extended into the T20 format. Sai Sudharsan is very pleasing to the eyes. pic.twitter.com\/V78FG5umAe<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \ud835\udc0a\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2d!\ud835\udfce\ud835\udc27_\ud83d\udc51\ud83d\udea9 (@bholination) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n THIRD IPL HUNDRED FOR Sai Sudharsan \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n What a sensational knock against the defending champions! \ud83d\udca5 \u2014 Puneet Awasthi (@PuneetA77622712) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83e\udee1 BRILLIANT INNINGS COMES TO AN END \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Sai Sudharsan signs off after a brilliant knock\u2014full of elegance, control, and impact.<\/p>\n A top-class performance that made all the difference! \ud83c\udfcf\u2728 pic.twitter.com\/4HSHsOtSYE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Faruk\ud83d\udc26 (@uf2151593) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n HUNDRED BY SAI SUDHARSAN VS RCB. <\/p>\n \u2013 A scintillating century at the Chinnaswamy Stadium by Sai, he\u2019s been brilliant tonight. \ud83d\udc4f pic.twitter.com\/onV8jShBJ5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Century for one of the Underrated talent Sai Sudharsan. No 3 in the IPL career so far. #RCBvGT<\/a> #SaiSudharsan<\/a> #IPL2026<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Bps7XPSpQ1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 worldwatch (@CuriousMind614) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Tell them that the King Sai Sudharsan has made his comeback. so be very scared pic.twitter.com\/Av1pb7OC8W<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Parmar’ (@saisuszn) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Celebration of Sai Sudharsan after hitting a century 100* (57) #GTvRCB<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/dxezbuDzlu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 DJAY (@djaywalebabu) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 57-BALL T20 CENTURY FOR SAI SUDHARSAN AGAINST RCB. pic.twitter.com\/0b3WOTEDPE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Muasharaf Parvaiz (@MuasharafP) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Sai Sudharsan single handedly owned RCB Bowlers pic.twitter.com\/g1uMKlY8ZQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sarcasm (@sarcastic_us) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nSai Sudharsan lights up IPL 2026 with a magnificent century against RCB<\/strong><\/h2>\n
RCB contain Gujarat Titans to a competitive first innings total<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s how fans reacted:<\/h2>\n
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3rd Century \ud83d\ude0e Mr Consistent Sai Su#RCBvsGT<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/k3QDZ20l2k<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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Took on the lethal Hazlewood\u2013Bhuvi combo with absolute class \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udd25
One of the finest hundreds of IPL 2026 \u2014 pure dominance & composure \ud83d\udc51 pic.twitter.com\/0khxAGjKdz<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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