Sai Sudharsan's Unprecedented Hit-Wicket Dismissal Stuns Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026
Shubman on his haunches, Shastri asks 'Where's the fevicol?' after Sudharsan's bizarre wicket
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In a surprising turn of events during the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2, Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan was dismissed hit-wicket in consecutive matches, a first in IPL history. Despite this bizarre incident, the Titans secured a seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals, setting up a final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- 01Sai Sudharsan became the first player in IPL history to be dismissed hit-wicket in back-to-back innings.
- 02Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill reacted in disbelief, collapsing to the ground after Sudharsan's dismissal.
- 03The Titans chased down a target of 215 runs, scoring 167 runs in just 12.5 overs before Sudharsan's exit.
- 04Ravi Shastri humorously remarked about the dismissal, asking, 'Where is the fevicol?' referring to the need for better grip.
- 05Gujarat Titans will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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During the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2, Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan experienced an unprecedented hit-wicket dismissal for the second consecutive match, making him the first player in IPL history to achieve this feat. This unusual incident occurred while chasing a target of 215 runs against Rajasthan Royals, who had set a formidable score of 214/6, led by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 96 runs. Sudharsan's dismissal came when he lost grip of his bat after hitting a low full toss, causing it to crash into the stumps, leaving captain Shubman Gill visibly shocked and collapsing in disbelief. Commentator Ravi Shastri humorously questioned the absence of glue, highlighting the bizarre nature of the event. Despite Sudharsan's unfortunate exit, the Titans secured a seven-wicket victory, allowing them to advance to the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
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The unusual dismissal has sparked discussions among fans and analysts about player performance and strategies.
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