Gujarat Titans (GT) have reached the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, where they will meet Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The Shubman Gill-led side secured an easy seven-wicket win over Riyan Parag's Rajasthan Royals (RR) while chasing 215 in the Qualifier 2 fixture on Friday, May 29 at the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur.
GT's star opener Sai Sudharsan played a key role in the win, by continuing his dream run in the ongoing season. The left-handed opener hit 58 runs off just 32 balls. Sadly, he lost his wicket after getting hit-wicket off Brijesh Sharma's bowling in the 13th over. Notably, he got out in the same manner in the previous clash as well.
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Sai Sudharsan reflects on repeated hit-wicket dismissals
It's very rare to see a batter getting out because of hit-wicket on two successive instances. The mode of dismissal has created a serious doubt on Sai's technique. Reacting on the same, Sudharsan has said that he would try some grip tech to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
"I think I should try some things. I'm going to try some grip tech now and just bat a few balls and see how it is. (How does it happen twice in two games?) Seriously. In the last game, it just bounced a few times and hit the stumps. But this game, I just wanted it to hit straight, I think," said Sudharsan at the post-match presentation.
Sai Sudharsan continues his dream run in IPL 2026
Apart from his dismissals, Sudharsan has enjoyed a terrific season with the bat, amassing 710 runs in just 16 outings at an average of 47.33 with a great strike rate of 159.55. The left-handed opener has managed to hit eight fifties and one hundred in this year's edition. With 100 off 58 balls against RCB being his top score.
GT eye IPL 2026 title
After defeating RR in the Qualifier 2, GT will gear up to lock horns against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final game of the tournament on Sunday May 21, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Earlier, RCB defeated GT by a big margin in the Qualifier 1 clash, now, it will be interesting to see if GT can take the revenge by becoming the champions.