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Gujarat Titans’ (GT) talismanic spinner Rashid Khan etched his name into the annals of IPL folklore on Friday night at the Narendra Modi Stadium, producing a truly sensational running catch that proved pivotal in his side’s comprehensive 38-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The moment of pure fielding brilliance, which saw him dismiss SRH’s explosive opener Travis Head, immediately became a leading contender for the ‘catch of the season’ in IPL 2025.
Rashid Khan pulls off a stunner to send back the dangerous Travis Head
The breathtaking piece of athleticism unfolded in the fifth over of SRH’s challenging chase of Gujarat Titans’ imposing total of 224/6. With SRH looking to accelerate, fast bowler Prasidh Krishna was brought into the attack. He delivered a sharp back-of-a-length delivery to the dangerous Travis Head, who attempted to muscle the ball over the leg side boundary. The Australian left-hander didn’t connect cleanly, and the ball took the top edge, ballooning high into the vast expanse of the outfield between deep midwicket and deep square leg. It appeared for a moment that the ball would land safely, allowing SRH to continue their aggressive start.
However, Rashid – patrolling the boundary at deep square leg – had other plans. Spotting the trajectory of the swirling ball, the Afghan superstar immediately sprinted to his right, covering significant ground with incredible speed. As the ball began to dip and drift away from him, Rashid launched himself into a full-stretch dive, his body parallel to the ground. In a moment that left the capacity crowd and players alike gasping, he managed to get his hands under the ball just inches from the turf, completing the catch cleanly as he tumbled over.
The sheer audacity and skill involved in the dismissal were undeniable. Head, who had looked ominous with a quickfire 20 runs off just 16 balls, including four boundaries, stood momentarily stunned by the brilliance of the fielding effort. The catch brought an end to a brisk 49-run opening partnership between Head and Abhishek Sharma, breaking the back of SRH’s early momentum. The dismissal was a crucial breakthrough for the Gujarat Titans, immediately shifting the dynamics of the chase and injecting palpable energy into the home side’s ranks.
The significance of Rashid’s airborne feat was not lost on anyone watching. Commentators on the broadcast lauded it as one of the finest catches witnessed in the tournament so far, with replays highlighting the perfect judgment, explosive speed, and incredible composure required to pull it off.
Here’s the video:
Amazing catch Rashid Khan..
— Nitin Godbole 🇮🇳 (@nitingodbole)
An unbelievable catch! 🤯 pulls off a screamer to dismiss as continues to pile on the wickets for this season! 🔥
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Gujarat Titans thump Sunrisers Hyderabad
Asked to bat first, Gujarat Titans laid a strong foundation for their victory by posting a formidable 224/6. Their batting display was powered by significant contributions from the top order, including a blistering 76 off 38 balls from captain Shubman Gill, a rapid 64 off 37 from Jos Buttler, and a quickfire 48 off just 23 deliveries from Sai Sudharsan. While Sunrisers Hyderabad’s chase started promisingly, anchored by Head and Abhishek, Rashid’s moment of magic proved to be the turning point that derailed their efforts. GT effectively restricted SRH to 186/6, securing a commanding 38-run win and further consolidating their position in the IPL 2025 points table, with Rashid’s catch remaining the undoubted highlight of the contest.
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