In a high-stakes IPL 2025 Eliminator between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians at Mullanpur, Kusal Mendis’ much-anticipated debut got here to an abrupt and weird halt. The Sri Lankan batter, enjoying his very first IPL recreation, was dismissed in an uncommon hit-wicket incident that left spectators shocked and his group in a tough spot throughout their mammoth run chase.
Kusal Mendis will get out through hit-wicket in IPL 2025 Eliminator
The 29-year-old was thrust into motion virtually instantly, strolling in throughout the very first over after GT captain Shubman Gill fell cheaply to Trent Boult. Mendis appeared unfazed by the event, timing the ball sweetly and scoring 20 runs off simply 9 deliveries, together with two towering sixes and a crisp 4.
However simply as momentum was shifting Gujarat’s means, the seventh over introduced a unprecedented second. Going through Mitchell Santner, Mendis tried a pull shot that went cleanly towards deep mid-wicket. However as he pivoted on the again foot, he misplaced his stability and inadvertently stepped too deep into the crease. His again leg crashed into the stumps, dislodging the bails. In a comical twist, he additionally misplaced his footing completely and landed flat on his again—a uncommon sight in skilled cricket.
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What occurred there? 🤔
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Earlier within the night, Mumbai Indians posted a large 228/5, thanks largely to a classic knock by Rohit Sharma, who smashed 81 off 39 balls. The Eliminator now stands delicately poised, with the winner incomes a spot in Qualifier 2 in opposition to Punjab Kings.
Notably, Mendis wasn’t initially a part of Gujarat Titans’ IPL roster. Nevertheless, with English star Jos Buttler leaving the squad to meet worldwide commitments forward of the playoffs, the franchise turned to the skilled Sri Lankan as a alternative. Regardless of a number of earlier appearances in IPL auctions, this was Mendis’ first profitable contract.
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