Sunrisers Hyderabad got an early breakthrough in the second match of IPL 2025, thanks to a spectacular catch by Abhinav Manohar. Rajasthan Royals’ explosive opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was expected to lead the charge in chasing down SRH’s mammoth 286-run total, was dismissed for just 1 run off 5 balls.
The wicket came in the second over of the Royals’ innings when pacer Simarjeet Singh delivered a short-of-length ball. Jaiswal mistimed his shot, lofting it in the air toward the deep, only for Abhinav Manohar to sprint and leap into the air to complete a sensational flying catch.
WHAT S STUNNER CATCH BY ABHINAV MANOHAR. 😱 pic.twitter.com/vL7I2wmoQQ
— Digital Hunt 247 (@digitalhunt247) March 23, 2025
excellent catch by abhinav #SRHism #IPL2025
jaiswal gone pic.twitter.com/nallQ2kQcu— Sai Puppala ☀️ (@im_Chintu18) March 23, 2025
Brilliant Catch From Abhinav 🥵🥵 pic.twitter.com/MEVm3k3OFt
— ORANGE ARMY FAN 🧡🦅ˢʳʰ (@Karthik17T) March 23, 2025
The stunning grab left commentators and fans buzzing as it shifted early momentum in favor of SRH. With a steep required rate of over 14 runs per over, Jaiswal’s early exit has put added pressure on the Royals’ middle order.
This catch is already being hailed as one of the finest of the season so far, showcasing SRH’s sharp fielding and determined mindset as they look to defend one of the highest totals ever posted in IPL history.
