Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav’s priceless reactions to Shreyas Iyer’s stunner NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians batsmen Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav drew priceless reactions that quickly went viral after Shreyas Iyer was instrumental in pulling off a stunning catch during the 2026 Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.The moment unfolded in the 18th over when Hardik Pandya looked to shift gears. Facing Marc Jansen, Hardik tried for a big shot but failed to time it right and sent the ball high to long-on. What followed was a piece of brilliance in the field that stunned everyone.Iyer quickly sprinted to the left and tracked the ball near the boundary rope with incredible awareness. Realizing he was about to lose his balance and cross the line, he improvised in the air, grabbed the ball and, while still in the air, lobbed it back into play towards Xavier Bartlett.
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Jitesh Sharma reveals RCB’s batting mindsetBartlett completed the catch calmly, but it was Iyer’s athleticism and presence of mind that made it possible.Once the catch was complete, the cameras cut to the Mumbai dugout. Rohit, who was sidelined due to injury, was seen with his hands on his head in disbelief. Suryakumar also looked equally stunned, his expression reflecting the utter improbability of what had just transpired. Watch:Their reactions perfectly captured the magnitude of the moment and quickly spread across social media.The resignation turned out to be a turning point. Hardik’s wicket for 14 halted Mumbai’s late onslaught as they chased a total of over 200. Despite this setback, MI still managed 195/6, largely thanks to a sensational unbeaten 112 from Quinton de Kock and a well-constructed 50 from Naman Dhir.Yet even in an innings full of big runs, it was Iyer’s extraordinary effort on the boundary that stole the limelight. In a format where matches can turn in an instant, it was a reminder of how a single act of brilliance in the field can instantly shift momentum and leave even the biggest stars in disbelief.Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer hit impressive half-centuries as Punjab Kings extended their winning streak to a dominant seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, who slumped to their fourth straight defeat in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.
