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IPL 2025: Best Catch of the Match – PBKS vs RCB, Qualifier 1
CricTracker | May 30, 2025 4:39 AM CST

IPL 2025, Qualifier 1: Jitesh Sharma (Source: X)

hung onto a one-handed blinder to dismiss Azmatullah Omarzai (18 off 11), wrapping up the first innings in the 15th over during Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025 between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Omarzai's dismissal was the wicketkeeper-batter's third catch in the game.

The Afghan all-rounder got a big outside edge as he swung across a length from Josh Hazlewood. The ball went flying across to Jitesh's right but he put in a full-stretch jump and catch hold of the ball to end PBKS' miserable outing with the bat.

Watch the catch of Jitesh Sharna's effort

Jitesh had also snapped the catches of Prabhsimran Singh (18 off 10) and Shreyas Iyer (two off three) during the powerplay. 

Meanwhile, had won the toss and opted to field first. Their decision paid rich dividends after the visitors reduced PBKS to 48/4 at the end of the powerplay.

Apart from Marcus Stoinis (26 off 17), no other batter from the PBKS outfit could cross the 20-run mark. As for RCB, Hazlewood (3/21 in 3.1 overs) and Suyash Sharma (3/17 in three overs) were the standout performers. Yash Dayal (2/26 in four overs) was the only bowler to complete his full quota. 


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