In Cricket, skilled batters value their wickets highly. Once they are settled, they make it tough for the opposing bowlers to get them out. Bowlers, on the other hand, continuously adapt their tactics, changing their fields and varying their bowling styles to challenge the batters. When these strategies work, it brings great satisfaction.
However, there are rare times when batters lose their wickets in an unusual manner: hit wicket. Being out hit wicket is one of the least favored ways for a batter to be dismissed.
Here are three players who have experienced this rare occurrence most frequently in T20 cricket:
1. Sai Sudharsan
Sai Sudharsan, the talented left-hander from Gujarat Titans, features on this list. Despite gaining recognition for his batting skills, Sudharsan has been dismissed hit wicket three times in T20 cricket, all during IPL matches. Notably, two of these dismissals occurred in back-to-back games: first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026, and then against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2.
2. Shoaib Malik
Shoaib Malik, the experienced Pakistani all-rounder, also shares this record with three hit-wicket dismissals in T20 matches. Twice, he was out in this unusual way during the Pakistan Super League (PSL)—once with Islamabad United and once representing Peshawar Zalmi. His third dismissal happened in the Lanka Premier League while playing for Jaffna Kings.
3. Andre Russell
Another player with three hit-wicket dismissals is Andre Russell, known for his explosive style. His dismissals have occurred in three different tournaments for three different teams. He was out hit wicket in the PSL while with Islamabad United, in the Big Bash League representing Sydney Thunder, and in Major League Cricket while playing for Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR).
Hit-wicket dismissals remain one of the rarest ways to be out, highlighting the unpredictable nature of cricket, where even the best players can face sudden setbacks.