Best catch of IPL 2025? Rashid Khan takes a blinder to dismiss dangerous Travis Head
NEW DELHI: In a high-octane clash between Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the
Narendra Modi Stadium
on Friday, it was Rashid Khan who produced a moment of brilliance that could well be the turning point of the match.
The Afghan superstar pulled off one of the finest outfield catches of the season to dismiss the dangerous
Travis Head, halting SRH's power-packed chase before it could gather steam.
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The moment came in the fifth over of the innings. Prasidh Krishna, freshly introduced into the attack, bowled a short-pitched delivery that tempted Head into a pull.
However, the execution wasn't perfect, and the ball went high rather than far. Positioned at deep mid-wicket, Rashid sprinted in and dived full length to his right, executing a textbook slide before grasping the ball safely.
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The crowd erupted as the replay confirmed the brilliance – a catch that combined athleticism, timing, and nerves of steel.
Travis Head, who looked dangerous with four boundaries in his 16-ball stay, was dismissed for 20 – a key breakthrough given SRH's reputation for explosive starts.
Rashid's catch not only sent Head back but also reignited the Titans' energy in the field.
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Earlier in the match, Gujarat Titans had posted a mammoth 224/6, thanks to standout performances from Shubman Gill (76 off 38), Jos Buttler (64), and Sai Sudharsan (48).
Their blistering start – 82/0 in the powerplay – set the tone for the innings, but it was Rashid's moment of magic in the field that truly stole the show.
In high-pressure games like these, moments like Rashid Khan's catch become pivotal.
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