Sai Sudharsan Sets Unwanted IPL Record with Back-to-Back Hit-Wicket Dismissals
'I need some grip tech': Sai's hilarious response after another freak dismissal
The Times Of India
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Sai Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans made IPL history by becoming the first batter to be dismissed hit-wicket in consecutive matches during the IPL 2026 playoffs. Despite these unusual dismissals, the Titans secured a spot in the final after defeating Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets.
- 01Sai Sudharsan became the first batter to be dismissed hit-wicket in back-to-back IPL matches.
- 02His first dismissal occurred while chasing a 255-run target against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, scoring 14 runs.
- 03In the second match against Rajasthan Royals, he scored 58 runs before another hit-wicket dismissal.
- 04Despite Sudharsan's bizarre dismissals, Gujarat Titans won both matches, securing a place in the IPL 2026 final.
- 05Captain Shubman Gill contributed significantly with 104 runs off 53 balls in the match against Rajasthan Royals.
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Sai Sudharsan, the opener for Gujarat Titans, made IPL history by being the first batter to be dismissed hit-wicket in consecutive matches during the IPL 2026 playoffs. His first dismissal occurred in Qualifier 1 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where his bat slipped while attempting a run, leading to a score of 14 runs. In Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals, Sudharsan was in fine form, scoring 58 runs off 32 balls, but again faced a hit-wicket dismissal as his bat slipped after hitting a boundary. Despite these unusual setbacks, Gujarat Titans triumphed in both matches, defeating Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets to secure a place in the final. Following the match, Sudharsan humorously remarked on the need to improve his grip technique, indicating his light-hearted approach to the bizarre incidents. The Titans chased down a target of 215 runs, with captain Shubman Gill also shining with a remarkable 104 runs.
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The unusual dismissals and subsequent victory highlight the unpredictability of cricket, impacting fans and players alike.
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