Manish Pade’s catch (Photo: Videograb)
RCB vs KKR: Even though Kolkata Knight Riders could not win their match against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Raipur. But, when that miracle happens, it is visible. Then what Pandey ji did was amazing, it seemed as if it was a trick of the eyes. RCB batsman Tim David hit a good shot against Karthik Tyagi. The ball had moved towards the boundary line at the speed of a bullet. But, no one knew that his speed would be stopped by Pandey’s own agility. Here Pandey ji means Manish Pandey, who took such a catch in the match played against RCB on May 13, which surprised everyone.
Pandey ji agreed! To both you and your catch
36 year old Manish Pandey surprised everyone by converting a four into a catch. He caught Tim David’s shot in his fist even before it touched the ground. All this happened so quickly that everyone felt as if it was a trick of the eyes. Seeing what Manish Pandey did, Tim David could not believe it. Virat Kohli also looked surprised. This was the reason that the help of a third umpire had to be taken to check whether the catch was correct or not. But, even the third umpire could not deny what Pandey ji did. Tim David had to go out of the dugout after being caught by a surprise catch.
Manish Pandey deserves a special appreciation for taking one of the greatest catches ever.
– The reaction of Tyagi, David and Kohli says it all, Kohli personally went and hugged him. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/rnvopYEW1w
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 13, 2026
Lots of praise poured in on Pandey ji’s catch.
Manish Pandey’s caught catch is now in the news. Former Indian cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has given him a place in the top 3 catches so far this season. Cheteshwar Pujara said that even though many catches have been dropped this season, some incredible catches have also been taken. He said that Manish Pandey’s catch was not easy, that too when he caught the fast-moving ball by diving towards his left. It would definitely have been a four, but Pandey ji with his magic converted it into a catch.
No batting, no bowling… just took one catch and became famous
Manish Pandey has been associated with IPL since the initial season. He did not get a chance to bat in the match against RCB. He didn’t even bowl. But, because of the one catch he has taken, he will continue to be talked about throughout this season. Whenever the best catch of IPL is discussed, this catch of Manish Pandey will definitely be mentioned in it.
