Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan had a bizarre dismissal in the Qualifier 1 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. While trying to hit a boundary off Jacob Duffy’s delivery, Sudharsan lost control of his bat, which ended up hitting the stumps. Despite realizing his mistake, Sudharsan attempted a run but was ultimately dismissed for 14 runs off 9 balls in GT’s chase of 255.
This was not the first time Sudharsan had been dismissed hit wicket in the IPL, making him the first player in tournament history to suffer this fate twice. The last such incident occurred in the 2025 season when Kusal Mendis, also playing for GT, was dismissed in a similar manner against Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator.
The IPL has seen a total of 19 hit wicket dismissals prior to Sudharsan’s latest mishap. The unusual dismissal left fans and commentators surprised at the rare occurrence on the cricket field. The match took place in Dharamsala on Tuesday night, adding to the drama of the high-stakes encounter.
The incident highlighted the unpredictable nature of cricket and served as a reminder of the fine margins between success and failure in the sport. Sudharsan’s unfortunate dismissal will surely be remembered as one of the most unusual moments in IPL history.
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