Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore has been making waves in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with his consistent and impactful performances. Representing Gujarat Titans (GT), the left-arm spinner has stood out as both an economical and wicket-taking option. In the high-stakes clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Sai Kishore delivered yet another impressive spell, claiming 2 wickets in his 4 overs.
He clean bowled the dangerous Heinrich Klaasen for 27 off 19 balls and later dismissed all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy for 31 off 34¡ªtwo key breakthroughs that helped GT halt SRH's momentum.
Despite making his T20I debut for India during the 2023 Asian Games against Nepal, fans believe Sai Kishore deserves a permanent spot in the national squad. With consistent performances in the IPL, many are calling for him to be a regular feature in India¡¯s playing XI.
On X (formerly Twitter), fans poured in support: One wrote, "Hear me out. I think Sai Kishore is the best T20 SLA India has. Can't wait to have him be a regular for the Indian team."
Another fan added, "Sai Kishore should be more in talk... Man is too good. Also, Sai Sudharsan should get an India call soon too."
A user said, "Sai Kishore should be in India¡¯s scheme of things for Test matches."
Another post read, "Ravi Sai Kishore and Sandeep Sharma both deserve a chance in India¡¯s T20 team."
One summed it up simply: "Sai Kishore is truly among the elite spinners in India right now."
GT won the toss and chose to bowl first. Both sides made one change each¡ªWashington Sundar replaced Arshad Khan for SRH, while Jaydev Unadkat came in for the unwell Harshal Patel on the GT side.
After completing their 20 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a total of 152 for 7, with captain Pat Cummins providing some late fireworks to boost the score.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins(c), Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammed Shami
Impact Subs: Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Simarjeet Singh, Rahul Chahar, Wiaan Mulder
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma
Impact Subs: Sherfane Rutherford, Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Arshad Khan?
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