During the IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Lucknow, Krunal Pandya made an unusual dismissal by getting out hit wicket. This made him the second batter in the tournament after Abhinav Manohar to face this fate. In the 19th over of the second innings, while facing Pat Cummins, Pandya attempted to play a yorker by going deep into the crease. However, his bat accidentally hit the stumps instead of the ball, resulting in his dismissal. As he walked off the field with a disappointed expression, Pandya had only managed to score eight runs off six balls.
This incident marked the 17th time a batter had been dismissed hit wicket in the IPL. The first occurrence of this unusual dismissal was during the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League in 2008 when Musavir Khote faced a similar fate. Despite being a rare mode of dismissal, hit wicket incidents serve as a reminder of the unpredictability and unexpected nature of cricket. It highlights the fine margins within the game where even the slightest error or mishap can lead to a player’s downfall. Krunal Pandya’s dismissal in this manner added another chapter to the history of the IPL and showcased the challenges and pressures faced by players in the heat of the moment.
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