Ananya Lohia , Delhi - Gujarat Titans opener  has grabbed attention for an unusual reason after being dismissed hit-wicket in consecutive IPL playoff matches. The left-hander, who has been one of Gujarat's standout performers this season, saw his bat slip from his hands during strokeplay in both matches, leading to rare dismissals that quickly became a talking point among fans and experts.

In the Eliminator against , Sudharsan looked in fine touch during Gujarat Titans' massive 255-run chase before the unfortunate dismissal ended his promising knock and hurt the team's chances. A similar incident took place against , although this time the batter had already played a crucial innings of 58 runs and helped build a strong partnership with skipper. Former India opener  reacted to the unusual dismissals with his trademark humour. Speaking on Cricbuzz, Sehwag joked that Sudharsan may need to use glue on his gloves to stop the bat from slipping again. He also expressed surprise that the same mistake happened in back-to-back matches, saying players are expected to learn quickly from such errors.

Despite the dismissals, Sudharsan continues to enjoy an excellent IPL campaign and remains firmly in contention for the Orange Cap. Sehwag also praised Gujarat Titans for exceeding expectations this season, crediting their top-order batters for playing fearless yet controlled cricket, especially during the powerplay. He admitted that very few had predicted Gujarat would make such a strong run in the tournament.