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Gujarat Batter Hit on Elbow, Retires Hurt
16 May
Summary
- A Gujarat Titans batter was struck on the elbow by a bowler.
- The batter had to leave the field retired hurt during the chase.
- Kolkata Knight Riders posted a massive score of 247 runs.
In an IPL 2026 encounter at Eden Gardens on Saturday, a Gujarat Titans batter was struck on the elbow by bowler Karthik Tyagi. The player, batting during his team's chase of 248 runs, grimaced in pain and subsequently retired hurt.
The Kolkata Knight Riders had earlier posted a formidable total of 247 for 2 wickets. Key contributions came from Finn Allen, who scored 93 off 38 balls, Angkrish Raghuvanshi with an unbeaten 82 off 44 balls, and Cameron Green, who remained not out on 52 from 28 deliveries.
Gujarat Titans began their chase positively, with Sai Kishore and captain Shubman Gill putting on a 42-run partnership. However, the injury to Sai Kishore disrupted their momentum, with Nishanth Sindhu coming in as a replacement.
