Sai Sudharsan IPL 2026 price: ₹8.50 crore (retained by Gujarat Titans for IPL 2026). He was previously bought for ₹20 lakh in 2022 and then retained at ₹8.5 crore in 2025 before the 2026 iteration.[1][3][4][6]
Context and quick notes
- The Gujarat Titans retained Sudharsan at ₹8.5 crore for IPL 2026, making him one of the franchise’s marquee players this season.[1]
- His price tag reflects a meteoric rise after strong performances in 2023–2025, including a standout 2025 season.[3][4]
- Auction dynamics: Sudharsan’s increases are tied to retention rather than a fresh mega-auction bid in 2026 for GT, given the retention mechanism used by the franchise.[1]
Illustration: price trajectory
- 2022: ₹20 lakh (IPL debut with GT).[1]
- 2023–2024: retained at ₹20 lakh by GT (noted in multiple roundups).[10][1]
- 2025: retained at ₹8.5 crore (major jump).[3]
- 2026: retained again at ₹8.5 crore (GT).[1]
If you’d like, I can compile a compact chart or timeline of Sudharsan’s IPL price progression with sources.
Citations
- Sudharsan retained at ₹8.5 crore for IPL 2026 by Gujarat Titans.[1]
- Past price history and retention details leading to 2026.[4][3]
Sources
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