IPL 2026 Qualifier 2: Sai Sudharsan suffers freak dismissal in successive matches

Sai Sudharsan faced an unlucky hit-wicket dismissal in the IPL Qualifier 2, marking his second consecutive match with such a freak exit.IMAGE: Sai Sudharsans bat slips out of his hand during the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals at Mullanpur on Friday. Photograph: BCCIKey PointsSai Sudharsan dismissed in a bizarre hit-wicket incident during IPL Qualifier 2.This marks Sudharsans second consecutive match with a freak dismissal.Sudharsans unfortunate exit cut short his innings of 58 runs off 32 balls.The dismissal stunned both his captain, Shubman Gill, and the Gujarat Titans dressing room.Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan endured another bizarre hit-wicket dismissal, the second freak exit in successive matches, cutting short his fine innings against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League at Mullanpur on Friday.Sudharsans Impressive Innings Cut ShortThe left-hander, who has been among Gujarats most consistent batters this season, looked in fine touch until his unfortunate dismissal for a 32-ball 58. He drove a low full toss on the off side for a four, but the bat flew out of his hands and struck the stumps, leaving his skipper Shubman Gill at the other end and the GT dressing room stunned. • LSG skipper Rishabh Pant steps downRare Occurrence in CricketIMAGE: Sai Sudharsan reacts after being out hit-wicket. Photograph: BCCIWhat made the dismissal even more unusual was the similarity to his previous outing, where too he fell in freak fashion.Back-to-back dismissals of such nature are rare in top-level cricket.Sudharsan had started confidently, timing the ball well and rotating strike with ease before the unfortunate dismissal.

His reaction summed up the frustration as he walked back disappointed.With his third hit-wicket dismissal in the IPL, the southpaw has joined Andre Russell and Shoaib Malik, who have also got out in similar fashion thrice.IPL 2026IPL 2026: Games, Players, Teams