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Sai Sudharsan becomes first Indian to score IPL centuries in three consecutive seasons as GT beat RCB

Sai Sudharsan struck a fluent 57-ball century against Royal Challengers Bangalore for Gujarat Titans, his third IPL century and his third consecutive season with a fifty-plus. He and Shubman Gill built a 128-run opening stand, helping GT reach 205/3. Sudharsan became the first Indian to score IPL centuries in three consecutive seasons, a record led by Chris Gayle’s three-peat (2011-2013).

Why It Matters

The milestone highlights Sudharsan’s consistency at the highest level of IPL, and places him second on the all-time list behind Gayle.

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Gayle's three consecutive IPL centuries (2011-2013) lead the all-time list

2011-2013

Chris Gayle achieved centuries in three consecutive IPL seasons from 2011 to 2013, continuing to top the all-time list for that record.

Sai Sudharsan becomes first Indian to score IPL centuries in three consecutive seasons

April 24, 2026

Sai Sudharsan scored a 57-ball century against Royal Challengers Bangalore for Gujarat Titans, his third IPL century. He and Shubman Gill built a 128-run opening stand, GT finished 205/3, and Sudharsan was dismissed after reaching the milestone by a return catch off Josh Hazlewood. This made him the first Indian to have centuries in three consecutive IPL seasons; he sits second on the all-time list behind Gayle.