Irfan Pathan calls Gill and Sudharsan best IPL batting pair
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Irfan Pathan has praised Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan after their remarkable 167-run opening partnership against Rajasthan Royals. This achievement has led Pathan to name them the best opening pair in IPL history. Both players have excelled this season, each scoring over 700 runs, significantly contributing to Gujarat Titans' campaign. Their performance has been instrumental in securing a spot in the finals for the Titans. The team now prepares to compete for the championship title.
- •Gill and Sudharsan recorded a 167-run opening partnership.
- •Both players have surpassed 700 runs this season.
- •Gujarat Titans secured a place in the IPL final due to their performance.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Irfan Pathan crowns Shubman Gill-Sai Sudharsan 'best batting pair in IPL history'
"Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan's exceptional opening partnership of 167 runs against Rajasthan Royals has drawn praise from Irfan Pathan, who declared them the greatest IPL opening pair. Their consistent brilliance, with both batters surpassing 700 runs this season, has been the cornerstone of Gujarat Titans' success, effectively sealing their path to the final.
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