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In the IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians (MI), Punjab Kings (PBKS) emerged victorious by seven wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
During the match, PBKS` skipper Shreyas Iyer showcased a spectacular effort to dismiss MI`s captain Hardik Pandya.
In the 17.2 overs, Marco Jansen bowled a delivery, which was mistimed by Hardik. However, the shot was supposed to land behind the boundary rope, but Shreyas made a terrific effort and grabbed the ball, later passing it to Xavier Bartlett.
The visiting team`s captain earned abundant praise for the catch. Legendary Team India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar also shared a post on his official social media handle.
“What made Shreyas Iyer’s catch so special was not just the athleticism, but the awareness behind it. He had to judge the speed of the ball, the height, where the boundary rope was, how close he was to stepping on it, and get his jump absolutely perfect. Then, while still in the air, he caught the ball and released it to a teammate before landing, all the while knowing exactly where that fielder was positioned. To process all of that in a split second takes unbelievable awareness, timing, fitness, and composure. @ShreyasIyer15 got everything spot on. One of the best catches I’ve ever seen live!,” read the post`s caption.
What made Shreyas Iyer’s catch so special was not just the athleticism, but the awareness behind it.
He had to judge the speed of the ball, the height, where the boundary rope was, how close he was to stepping on it, and get his jump absolutely perfect.
Then, while still in the…
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 17, 2026
IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings: Match Summary
Batting first in the match, the hosts posted a total of 195 runs for the loss of six wickets in 20 overs. Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock smashed an unbeaten 112 runs off just 60 deliveries, laced with eight boundaries and seven maximums. Naman Dhir also scored 50 runs in 31 balls, with the help of three boundaries and the same number of maximums.
Punjab`s Arshdeep Singh returned with the figures of three wickets for 22 runs in four overs. Marco Jansen and Shashank Singh also chipped in with one wicket each.
Later in the second essay of the game, along with Prabhsimran, skipper Shreyas Iyer accumulated 66 runs off 35 balls, including five boundaries and four maximums.
With this, the Kings chased the target by scoring 198 runs for the loss of three wickets in 16.3 overs.
Mumbai`s Impact Player, Allah Ghazanfar, bagged two wickets, and Shardul Thakur also claimed one wicket.
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