IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav's priceless reactions to Shreyas Iyer stunner - Watch
Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer stunned everyone with a sensational boundary catch to dismiss Hardik Pandya, leaving Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav in disbelief. Despite a brilliant unbeaten 112 from Quinton de Kock, Mumbai Indians fell short as Punjab Kings secured a convincing win, powered by half-centuries from Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh.
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians batters Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav produced priceless reactions that quickly went viral after Shreyas Iyer played a pivotal part in pulling off a stunning catch during the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. The moment unfolded in the 18th over when Hardik Pandya looked to shift gears. Facing Marco Jansen, Hardik attempted a big hit but failed to get proper timing, sending the ball high towards long-on.
What followed was a piece of fielding brilliance that left everyone stunned. Iyer sprinted swiftly to his left, tracking the ball near the boundary rope with incredible awareness. Realising he was about to lose balance and step over the boundary, he improvised mid-air, grabbing the ball and, while still airborne, lobbing it back into play towards Xavier Bartlett.
Bartlett completed the catch calmly, but it was Iyer’s athleticism and presence of mind that made it possible. As soon as the catch was completed, cameras cut to the Mumbai dugout. Rohit, sidelined due to injury, was seen with his hands on his head in disbelief.
Suryakumar, too, looked equally stunned, his expression reflecting the sheer improbability of what had just unfolded. Watch: — Purplepatch22 (@Purplepatch22) Their reactions perfectly captured the magnitude of the moment and quickly spread across social media. The dismissal proved to be a turning point.