New Delhi, May 24 – In a rare and unfortunate moment during Friday’s IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Krunal Pandya became only the second batter this season to be dismissed hit-wicket. The incident added another unusual chapter to the tournament’s history of quirky dismissals.
Pandya, representing RCB, was facing Pat Cummins during the 19th over of the second innings when the mishap occurred. While attempting to counter a sharp yorker, he moved deep into his crease. However, in an effort to generate power behind the shot, his bat accidentally struck the stumps. The ball missed the bat, but the bails were dislodged by the force of his swing. Pandya, visibly frustrated, walked back to the pavilion after scoring 8 runs off 6 balls.
Only the Second Hit-Wicket Dismissal in IPL 2025
With this dismissal, Krunal Pandya joined Gujarat Titans’ Abhinav Manohar as the only two players to be dismissed hit-wicket in the 2025 season so far. Historically, Pandya is now the 17th player in IPL history to fall in this fashion — a rare occurrence that underlines the high-pressure nature of T20 cricket.
A Glimpse into the History of Hit-Wickets in the IPL
The first-ever hit-wicket dismissal in IPL history came back in 2008 when Mumbai Indians’ Musavir Khote fell victim to this unusual mode of dismissal. Since then, it has remained one of the least frequent ways to get out, often happening due to lapses in footwork or aggressive stroke play under pressure.
Match Summary: Hyderabad Outclasses Bangalore
In the same match, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a mammoth total of 231/6 in their 20 overs, putting RCB under immense pressure from the outset. Despite a few spirited efforts with the bat, Bangalore’s innings collapsed in the 19th over, bowled out for 189.
The victory strengthens Hyderabad’s campaign, while RCB continues to struggle for momentum in what has been a challenging season.
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