Punjab Kings Star Sets Unwanted Record After Dropping Sitter vs SRH. Ricky Ponting’s Reaction Says It All

Punjab Kings had a forgettable day within the outfield, dropping as many as three catches throughout their top-of-the-table conflict in opposition to Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday. In addition, Prabhsimran Singh missed a routine stumping likelihood off Yuzvendra Chahal‘s bowling. While Chahal may have had a four-wicket haul inside the primary three overs of his spell, the PBKS gamers appeared to have an off evening on the sector. It all began with Cooper Connolly dropping Ishan Kishan at deep backward sq. leg off Lockie Ferguson.

Shashank Singh and Ferguson then dropped a catch every off Chahal’s bowling, leaving the veteran spinner in full disbelief.

“Chahal is having a rotten night in terms of fortune,” the commentator remarked after Prabhsimran missed Kishan’s stumping within the eleventh over.

Meanwhile, Shashank has fumbled 4 catches in IPL 2026 – essentially the most by any participant for PBKS this season.

PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting lower a helpless determine however sympathized along with his participant: “Poor Shashank Singh, it seems the ball is following him everywhere,” Ponting mentioned on-air.

Shashank is making his comeback within the taking part in XI after lacking the final recreation in opposition to the Gujarat Titans, which they misplaced by 4 wickets.

After profitable the toss, PBKS skipper Iyer mentioned, “We will bowl first. So far, we have learned amazing things in the last few matches we have lost. We have no complaints so far because of traveling. Everyone is holding up well as professionals. Last match SRH chased, so I thought we would bowl. Shashank comes in.”

For SRH, ace all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy made his comeback within the taking part in XI after lacking the final recreation.

SRH skipper Pat Cummins mentioned, “I also would have bowled first. Hopefully, we come up great tonight. The crowds have supported us very well this season. I can’t really judge the pitch; hopefully, we will put some runs on the board. Nitish is back for us tonight.”

(With PTI Inputs)

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