Catch of IPL 2026? Jansen pulls off a one-handed screamer to dismiss Ishan Kishan
Marco Jansen pulled off a sensational one-handed catch at the boundary to dismiss Ishan Kishan in PBKS vs SRH, swinging the momentum firmly in Punjab's favour in Mullanpur.
Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad was lit up by a jaw-dropping moment in the field as Marco Jansen pulled off a stunning boundary-line catch to dismiss Ishan Kishan at the New Chandigarh Stadium on Saturday. The effort lifted spirits in the PBKS dug-out in what has otherwise been a high-scoring contest shaped by SRH’s explosive start.
The game had already been set up by a brutal batting display, but Jansen’s athletic brilliance stood out as the defining moment, shifting the energy and momentum back towards Punjab.
THE INSANE CATCH
The game-changing moment arrived in the 14th over when Kishan launched one towards long-on, only for Jansen to sprint across, timing his run perfectly to complete a one-handed catch while ensuring he stayed inside the rope. The coordination, awareness, and athleticism combined to produce one of the standout fielding moments of the season.
Bowler Arshdeep Singh, who watched from the other end, stood in disbelief as the stadium erupted. Even Jansen, stunned by his own effort, broke into laughter while celebrating with teammates.
Earlier, a missed chance off Heinrich Klaasen had left PBKS frustrated, making the catch all the more significant as it instantly lifted their energy and pulled them back into the contest after SRH’s flying start. In a game dominated early by the batters, Marco Jansen’s moment was a reminder that sharp fielding can be just as decisive as power-hitting in modern T20 cricket.
TRAVISHEK TAKE PBKS BOWLERS FOR CLEANERS
The broader context of the match was SRH's dominance at the top, with Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma putting on a rapid 120-run stand to put Punjab under early pressure. Sharma, under scrutiny since the T20 World Cup for his inconsistency, was the more destructive of the two, bringing up his 10th IPL fifty in just 18 balls.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's explosive start saw them race to 120 without loss in just eight overs and eventually post 219 for PBKS to chase in their 20 overs. Punjab Kings, however, staged a remarkable comeback, conceding only 99 runs and picking up six wickets in the final 12. Given the platform SRH had built, PBKS will be more than satisfied with the eventual total, with Shashank Singh emerging as the unlikely hero after dismissing both Head and Abhishek in the same over to trigger a dramatic collapse.
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