Shreyas Iyer's Sensational Relay Catch Steals IPL Spotlight

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar praised Shreyas Iyer's spectacular relay catch in the IPL 2026 clash between PBKS and MI. Tendulkar highlighted Iyer's athleticism and awareness during the game-changing moment, which led Punjab Kings to a commanding victory over Mumbai Indians, solidifying PBKS's position at the top of the table.

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has lauded Shreyas Iyer's incredible relay catch that played a pivotal role in Punjab Kings' triumph over Mumbai Indians in a high-stakes IPL 2026 match. Describing it as 'one of the best catches' he's witnessed live, Tendulkar emphasized the athleticism and strategic awareness demonstrated by Iyer.

The thrilling moment unraveled during the 18th over when Iyer, sprinting from long-on, executed a mid-air catch and skillfully tossed the ball to teammate Xavier Bartlett before crossing the boundary. The dismissal of MI captain Hardik Pandya was a turning point in the match, which Punjab Kings won by seven wickets.

Despite Mumbai Indians scoring an impressive 195/6, powered by Quinton de Kock's unbeaten 112, Punjab Kings chased down the target in just 16.3 overs with notable contributions from Prabhsimran Singh and captain Iyer. This victory propelled PBKS to the top of the IPL standings, while Mumbai Indians slipped to ninth place.

(With inputs from agencies.)