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IPL 2026: Phil Salt flew in the air to dismiss Ishan Kishan, took a charismatic catch
Sanjeev Kumar | March 29, 2026 12:23 AM CST

IPL 2026: Phil Salt flew in the air to dismiss Ishan Kishan, took a charismatic catch

Phil Salt Magical Catch: In the opening match of IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad's new captain Ishan Kishan batted amazingly. Taking over the responsibility of captaincy due to Pat Cummins' injury, Ishaan destroyed the bowlers of Royal Challengers Bangalore. But Phil Salt took a charismatic catch to dismiss him. Phil Salt made an amazing run and jumped in the air and caught the catch, which left everyone astonished.

Phil Salt took a charismatic catch

Ishan Kishan was present at the crease after playing an explosive inning of 80 runs in 37 balls, when Phil Salt caught everyone's attention by taking an amazing athletic catch. On the last ball of the 16th over of Sunrisers Hyderabad's innings, Ishan Kishan played a brilliant shot over the point against Abhinandan Singh, which went beyond the boundary. At first glance it seemed that the ball was going towards the fence, but then Phil Salt ran towards deep backward point. Flying in the air, he extended his hand to his right and took a brilliant catch with one hand.

The catch was so amazing that no one could believe it at first sight. Commentators also called Phil Salt 'Superman'. This catch not only proved to be the turning point of the match, but also became the most memorable fielding moment in the first match of IPL 2026. Due to which Ishan Kishan's explosive innings came to an end. Otherwise he was moving towards a century. Due to this brilliant catch of Salt, Ishaan returned to the pavilion after scoring 80 runs in 38 balls. Which included 8 fours and 5 sixes.

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