Manish Pandey pulled off a stellar catch to dismiss Ryan Rickelton in the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians on Wednesday (May 20) at the Eden Gardens. Soon after, Cameron Green also managed to hold on to an outstanding catch.
The Knight Riders are up against MI in a crucial match, and after winning the toss, KKR have made a fantastic start.
Within the first four overs, MI have lost three wickets as Ryan Rickelton, Naman Dhir and Rohit Sharma are back in the hut. Rickelton was first to go after a decent start, and Dhir and Rohit have followed suit.
KKR vs MI: Manish Pandey takes a stunner
Manish Pandey took a stunning catch to dismiss Rickelton. The leading edge took the ball high up in the air. It swirled and moved, and Pandey held his eyes into the ball and took a stunning catch.
Despite the ball coming down from the dark sky and moving in the air, Pandey held on to the catch.
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- Third Man View (@3rdManView) May 20, 2026
High balls. Pressure moments. Zero panic 😮💨🔥
Manish Pandey & Cameron Green turned catching practice into art under the Eden lights 💥👏
KKR fielding with pure playoff hunger tonight ⚔️ #TATAIPL #KKRvMI #IPL2026 #3rdManView | @KKRiders | @mipaltan |…
KKR vs MI: Cameron Green catch sends back Rohit
In the very next over of Saurabh Dubey, Rohit Sharma's leading edge was taken expertly by Cameron Green. The Australian ran and made a lot of ground, and then grabbed the ball while in motion expertly. The movement and catch was not easy at all, but Green made it look simple.
"Catches win matches" is a cliché for a reason. Tonight, it was the difference maker. 🤌
- Sandip Kamde (@SandipKamde89) May 20, 2026
Under immense pressure, Manish Pandey and Cameron Green judged two towering chances to perfection. Snaring Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma 📈 #MIvsKKR #IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/StfEkvBVIj
Fan Reaction
Fans reacted to Manish Pandey and Cameron Green's catches on social media, hailing the KKR duo for their excellent catching.
"Classical example on how to take high catches under lights with wind around. Excellent from Manish Pandey," a fan wrote on X.
Unbelievable catch from Manish Pandey! 👏 Eyes on the ball, head still, took it absolutely clean off Rickleton. #kkrvsmi
- Jimmy Gambles (@Indrachowdaryy) May 20, 2026
Manish Pandey, deserves KKR hall of game entry man
- Zimamm3m (@zimamm3m) May 20, 2026
Earlier in the IPL 2026, in the match against RCB, Manish Pandey took a stunner to dismiss Tim David.
Manish Pandey the safest fielder the game has ever seen 🤌🏻
- Umm (@cricphenomenal) May 20, 2026
Cameron Green took 2 wickets and also took an unbelievable catch to dismiss Rohit Sharma.
- TEJASH 🚩 (@LoyleRohitFan) May 20, 2026
He is performing well with bat as well and taking important wickets in powerplay.
Mumbai Indians MDC, I will never forgive you for letting go of a generational player for that insecure… pic.twitter.com/Gm8YMC1hD9
