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News India Live, Digital Desk: Today, such a charisma was seen on the field of Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), which took the breath of the spectators present at Wankhede Stadium. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Shreyas Iyer took such an incredible catch while flying in the air on the boundary line, which is already being termed as the ‘Catch of the Season’. Seeing this amazing fielding of Iyer, the reactions of Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav sitting in the dugout are now going viral like wildfire on social media.
The match turned by diving in the air
At the crucial juncture of the match, when the batsman played a powerful shot, the ball was going towards the boundary at the speed of a bullet. It seemed that it would be a definite six, but then Shreyas Iyer, standing at long-off, showed the agility of a leopard. Iyer jumped about 5 feet high and caught the ball with one hand just inches before the boundary rope. Despite falling, he maintained his balance and did not let the ball touch the ground. As soon as the umpire signaled ‘out’, the entire stadium echoed with slogans of Shreyas-Shreyas.
Rohit and Surya’s reaction stole the show
This magical catch of Shreyas surprised not only the fans but also the legends of the Indian team. The TV cameras immediately panned towards the dugout, where Rohit Sharma looked shocked, holding his head. At the same time, Mr. 360 i.e. Suryakumar Yadav stood up from his seat and started clapping. Rohit’s ‘disbelieving’ expression on his face and Surya’s wide smile made this moment even more memorable. After the match, both the players were seen patting Shreyas on the back.
‘Iyer Magic’ popular on social media
As soon as the video of the catch was uploaded on the internet, it has garnered millions of views within a few minutes. Cricket pundits say that Shreyas Iyer has taken his fitness and fielding levels to a new height. Many fans are comparing it with the greatest catches in IPL history. This catch not only changed the fate of the match but also filled a new enthusiasm among the KKR players under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer.
Is this the turning point of the tournament?
The level of fielding in IPL 2026 has been very high, but this effort by Iyer has further increased the competition. Due to this catch, the biggest wicket of the opposition team fell, due to which the match was completely overturned. Commentators believe that only such ‘superhuman’ efforts have the power to make a team a champion. Now it remains to be seen whether any other player will be able to field at this level this season.
