KKR vs GT: Why is Sai Sudharsan Retired Hurt? Will he Bat again Today?

Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Kartik Tyagi's delivery rocked Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan in the ongoing IPL 2026 match at the Eden Gardens on Saturday (May 16). GT are chasing a mammoth total of 248, and Sai has been hit early in the chase.

Sudharsan, after being hit by the delivery, has been taken off as he has gone off the field Retired Hurt. Nishant Sindhu has replaced the southpaw at the crease.

KKR vs GT: What Happened to Sai Sudharsan?

In the final delivery of the 3rd over, Sai Sudharsan was hit on his elbow by Kartik Tyagi. Sudharsan tried to pull but missed the ball, which hit straight at his left elbow.

The batter fell down but completed a run, but following that, he was down in pain again. The GT physio attended and the player was deemed unable to continue.

Will Sai Sudharsan Bat Again?

The ball came at a pace of 138 kph and the impact was pretty vivid, which may well mean curtains for him for this match. Sudharsan has been wrapped with an ice pack, and no official confirmation has arrived, but the latest visuals are encouraging for GT.

Sai Sudharsan has emerged from the dressing room and he looks ready to bat again. The southpaw is a crucial player for the Titans and it looks certain that he will bat in this innings.

KKR vs GT IPL 2026: Kolkata put a Mammoth Total

Kolkata Knight Riders batted first after losing the toss and posted a commanding total of 247 for two in 20 overs. Finn Allen ignited the innings with an explosive 93 off 35 balls. Angkrish Raghuvanshi provided a superb anchor with an unbeaten 82 off 44 balls. Cameron Green finished strongly with 52 off 28 balls. With only two wickets falling, KKR delivered a dominant and high-octane batting performance. At the moment, the Titans are 49/0 in four overs.