Updated On: 30 May, 2025 10:48 PM IST | Mullanpur | mid-day online correspondent
Mendis, who managed just 20 runs off 10 balls, including a boundary and two towering sixes, had already faced a difficult evening behind the wickets

Kusal Mendis seen stepping on stumps (Pic: Screengrab/X)
In a rare mode of dismissal, Gujarat Titans’ wicketkeeper-batsman Kusal Mendis inadvertently dismantled his own stumps when his foot slipped during a shot in the IPL 2025 Eliminator against Mumbai Indians at Mullanpur on Friday.
The Sri Lankan cricketer’s frustration was palpable as the Titans, who seemed to be gaining momentum, were suddenly jolted back by this unusual setback.
Kusal Mendis Hit wicket
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