During the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 match, Abhinav Manohar became the 16th batter in the history of the Indian Premier League to get out via hit wicket. The Impact Sub played a crucial role in a partnership with Heinrich Klaasen, helping SRH recover from a tough situation where they were struggling at 35/5 in 8.3 overs. Together, their contributions helped the team post a target of 144 runs.
The last player before Manohar to be dismissed in this manner was B. Sai Sudharsan in an IPL match in 2022, during a game between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians. Sudharsan, facing Kieron Pollard’s bowling, attempted a pull shot on a slow bouncer but accidentally dislodged the stumps in the process, leading to his dismissal after scoring 14 runs.
The first instance of a batter getting out via hit wicket in the IPL dates back to the inaugural season in 2008 when Musavir Khote suffered this fate. It is a rare and unusual way for a player to be dismissed in cricket, adding an element of unpredictability to the game.
Manohar’s dismissal in this manner adds to the unique list of players who have experienced this rare form of dismissal in the IPL. It serves as a reminder of the variety of ways in which batsmen can lose their wickets, keeping the game exciting and surprising for fans.
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