The incredible fielding effort unfolded during the 18th over of RCB’s chase.
Manish Pandey pulled off a sensational, one-handed blinder at backward point to dismiss Tim David during the IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Raipur on Wednesday (May 13).
The incredible fielding effort unfolded during the 18th over of RCB’s chase. David fiercely cut a skiddy, good-length delivery from KKR pacer Kartik Tyagi. The ball rocketed off the bat at tremendous speed and looked destined for the boundary.
Stationed inside the ring, Pandey anticipated the trajectory instantly, launching a full-stretch dive to his left and plucking the ball just inches above the turf. Since the grab was so close to the grass, the on-field officials referred it upstairs. Third-umpire replays confirmed Pandey maintained total control of the ball cleanly above the ground.
The catch left Tim David frozen in disbelief and the commentators speechless. Even non-striker Virat Kohli was seen in awe as he walked up to Manish Pandey to appreciate the effort.
Coming the match, RCB registered a six-wicket victory over KKR to climb to the top of the table with 16 points from 12 outings, level with Gujarat Titans (GT) but ahead on net run rate.
Riding on Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 105 off 60 balls, the defending champions overhauled the 193-run target with five deliveries to spare. It was Kohli’s record-extending ninth century in the Indian Premier League.