GT vs RR: Sai Sudharsan's Hit-Wicket Record in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 In a bizarre and memorable moment during the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 match between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), GT's star batsman Sai Sudharsan became the third player in men's T20 cricket to achieve three hit-wicket dismissals. The incident occurred on May 29, 2026, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Stadium in Mullassa, Punjab, as GT secured a 7-wicket victory over RR. The dismissal unfolded in the 13th over of GT's innings. Brijesh Sharma, bowling for RR, delivered a full toss that Sudharsan attempted to hit for a boundary. The batsman played the ball to the offside, but on the next legal delivery, his bat slipped from his hands and struck the stumps directly. The umpire immediately called Sudharsan "out" on a hit-wicket, leaving the crowd and commentators stunned. This marked Sudharsan's second consecutive hit-wicket dismissal in IPL matches, joining an elite group of players in T20 history. Sudharsan's dismissal came after a stellar performance in the innings. He scored 58 runs off 32 balls, including eight fours and one six, showcasing his aggressive batting. However, the incident overshadowed his innings, as the dismissal was both unexpected and rare. Commentator Ravi Shastri humorously remarked, "Where's Fawad? Where's Gully? Because Sudharsan has been out in the same way in two consecutive matches." This incident also set a new record for Sudharsan, who now shares the distinction of being the player with the most hit-wicket dismissals in men's T20 cricket. The list includes Andre Russell and Shoaib Malik, with all three of Sudharsan's dismissals occurring during IPL matches.#rajasthan_royals #gujarat_titans #sai_sudharsan #brijesh_sharma #maharaja_yadavindra_stadium
