Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh cut a frustrated figure after a costly fielding error from Shashank Singh during Match 35 of IPL 2026 against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The moment unfolded in the third over when Arshdeep delivered a well-directed short ball to KL Rahul.
Attempting a pull shot, KL Rahul mistimed it, sending the ball high towards deep square leg. It appeared to be a straightforward catching opportunity, with Shashank perfectly positioned near the boundary.
However, what should have been a routine dismissal turned into a major let-off. Shashank attempted a reverse-cup catch while backtracking, but the ball slipped through his hands at the last moment and raced away for a boundary. Arshdeep, who had already begun celebrating, was left stunned mid-pitch.
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The reaction said everything. The PBKS pacer paused in disbelief before expressing visible frustration, knowing how crucial early breakthroughs can be in a high-scoring T20 contest. Dropped chances at this level often prove expensive, and this miss had the potential to shift momentum.
😦😧😮 #ShashankSingh has dropped yet another catch and this time it’s #KLRahul! 🥲
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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 25, 2026
Even in the stands, the disappointment was evident, with Preity Zinta reacting to the missed opportunity. For Punjab Kings, it was a moment they would rather forget quickly, especially in a tightly contested clash where small errors can make a big difference.
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Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh(w), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): KL Rahul(w), Pathum Nissanka, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel(c), Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar
