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IPL 2026 [WATCH]: Sai Sudarshan’s strange hit-wicket dismissal during GT vs RCB Qualifier 1 | Read

By Sandy Verma

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by IPL 2026 Putting in a perfect performance in Qualifier 1 Gujarat Titans (GT) India by 92 runs, making them the final for the second consecutive season. RCB first made a huge score and then demolished Gujarat’s batting order during the chase. Whereas Rajat Patidar ‘s explosive innings and RCB’s record-breaking score became the highlight, a strange moment in which Sai Sudarshan quickly gained attention on social media.

Sai Sudarshan’s strange hit-wicket dismissal stuns GT

The incident occurred in the third over of Gujarat Titans’ innings, when they were chasing a tough target of 255 runs. by jacob duffy A short-of-a-length delivery bowled outside the off stump, and Sudarshan attempted to cut the ball towards the off-side. Although he played the shot cleanly, the bat slipped from his hand during the follow-through.

In a rare development, the bat flew backwards, bounced near the crease and hit the stumps, leaving Sudarshan stunned. The umpires immediately declared him hit-wicket out. This dismissal was made even more remarkable as Sudarshan became the first player in IPL history to be dismissed hit-wicket. The left-handed batsman scored only 14 runs and then returned to the pavilion.

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RCB’s huge score proved too much for GT

In the first half of the match, RCB produced one of the most destructive batting performances in IPL playoff history. Captain Patidar created havoc by scoring unbeaten 93 runs in just 33 balls, which included nine sixes and five fours.

Virat Kohli provided the early momentum by scoring a quick 43 runs, while Devdutt Padikkal And Krunal Pandya Also made important contribution. Bangalore produced an explosive performance in the closing stages of the innings, scoring 114 runs in the last six overs to finish at a massive score of 254/5, the highest ever score in an IPL playoff match.

Gujarat’s collapse, RCB reached the final

Chasing an almost impossible target, Gujarat Titans never recovered after losing wickets at regular intervals. After Sudarshan’s strange out. Shubhman Gill had an early departure, while jos buttler also failed to make an impact.

At one point, GT reached 51/5 as RCB’s bowling attack completely dominated under pressure. Rahul Tewatia Counter-attacked by scoring 68 runs, but the required run rate increased rapidly. Ultimately Gujarat was all out for 162 runs.

With this emphatic win, Royal Challengers Bangalore have reached their fifth IPL final and are now just one step away from successfully defending their title. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans will get another opportunity to qualify for the final against the winner of the eliminator.

See also: IPL 2026 [WATCH]: Fans react to wrong India map being seen during RCB and GT’s light show in Dharamshala in Qualifier 1

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