Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan endured another bizarre moment in IPL 2026 after getting dismissed hit wicket during Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals in New Chandigarh on May 29. The stylish left-hander was batting beautifully on 58 off just 32 deliveries before his innings came to a dramatic end against RR pacer Brijesh Sharma.
Sudharsan attempted an attacking stroke off a short delivery and connected it perfectly towards the boundary. However, during the follow-through, his bat slipped out of his hands and crashed directly onto the stumps behind him. The unusual dismissal left players and fans stunned inside the stadium.
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His captain and opening partner Shubman Gill could not believe what he had witnessed from the non-striker’s end. Gill immediately dropped to his knees in disbelief after watching Sudharsan lose his wicket in such unfortunate fashion despite timing the shot brilliantly
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Before the freak dismissal, the Gujarat Titans openers completely dominated Rajasthan Royals during the chase of 215. Gill and Sudharsan stitched together a magnificent 167-run opening stand in only 12.5 overs and virtually sealed the match for GT.
Sai Sudharsan smashed eight boundaries and one six during his explosive knock, while Gill hammered a sensational 104 off 53 balls, including 15 fours and three sixes.
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The partnership also helped the duo achieve multiple IPL records. Gill and Sudharsan overtook Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers for the highest number of 50-plus partnerships in IPL history. In addition, the pair registered their 11th century stand in the tournament, once again moving ahead of the legendary RCB duo.
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