Shubman Gill was left stunned as B. Sai Sudharsan, the consistent opening batter for Gujarat Titans, was dismissed hit-wicket for the third time in his IPL career during the Qualifier 2 match against Rajasthan Royals. This rare dismissal, where the bat fell onto the stumps, has made Sudharsan the only player to suffer such a fate more than once in the tournament. Despite this unusual setback, former cricketer WV Raman believes it is more a result of bad luck rather than technical issues.
Sudharsan has been in exceptional form throughout the IPL season, scoring 710 runs at an average of 47.33. His partnership with Gill and Jos Buttler has been instrumental in Gujarat Titans’ success, with the trio contributing heavily to the team’s run-scoring. Raman attributes Sudharsan’s consistency to his understanding of his strengths and limitations, allowing him to excel in the T20 format.
As Gujarat Titans prepare for the IPL 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, they will rely on Sudharsan to continue his impressive form with the bat and avoid any more unusual dismissals. With his ability to play conventional cricket while maintaining a high strike rate, Sudharsan will be crucial to Gujarat’s chances of winning their second IPL title.
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