Despite not being a part of the T20 World Cup 2026, Yashasvi Jaiswal made headlines after pulling off a sensational one-handed catch to dismiss Devdutt Padikkal in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 quarter-final between Mumbai and Karnataka.
Yashasvi Jaiswal stunned everyone with a brilliant one-handed catch at slip to dismiss Devdutt Padikkal on the third day of the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2025-26 quarter-final at the MCA Cricket Ground in Mumbai on Sunday, February 8.
Mumbai is in danger due to Devdutt Padikkal-KL Rahul partnership
Karnataka were chasing a challenging target of 325 runs against Mumbai and Devdutt Padikkal looked quite comfortable at the crease playing the deep.
Karnataka captain and senior batsman KL Rahul had started building a strong partnership for the second wicket which was gradually putting pressure on Mumbai.
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The pair looked ready to snatch the game from the host team. When Mumbai needed a big breakthrough, the moment came in Tanush Kotian’s first over, credit to Jaiswal. Padikkal faced a delivery which fell on the off stump and turned slightly after being pitched.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s one-handed wonder sends Devdutt Padikkal to Ranji Trophy QF
Trying to play it safe, Padikkal went back into his crease and attempted a cut shot. However, the ball did not hit the bat as expected and flew off the edge towards the slip cordon. Yashasvi, posted at slip, was completely alert and showed excellent judgment in the field.
The young Indian opener reacted instantly, extended his hand and took an incredible catch with one hand. It was a special effort from Jaiswal, as the ball was going fast and he got almost no time to adjust, yet he still managed to get his team a vital breakthrough.
There was jubilation in the Mumbai camp as players rushed towards Jaiswal to celebrate the remarkable fielding effort while Kotian got wicket on his very first ball of Karnataka’s chase at the MCA Cricket Ground. Well, Padikkal had to return to the pavilion after scoring 39 runs in 52 balls.
What a catch. What was the moment in the match
Yashasvi Jaiswal took the big wicket of Devdutt Padikkal with a brilliant one-handed shot in the slips.
Celebration says it all
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– BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) 8 February 2026
As soon as the 84-run partnership ended, Mumbai made a strong comeback.
This gave Mumbai a huge confidence boost and the situation turned in their favor at the crucial juncture in the quarter-finals as the dangerous partnership of 84 runs for the second wicket between the Karnataka captain and KL Rahul was finally broken.
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After Padikkal was out, the responsibility fell on KL Rahul, who was batting on 60, and Karun Nair, who was on 9. Both the batsmen now had the task of taking Karnataka closer to the target and keeping the innings steady in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 quarter-final clash against Mumbai.
Yashasvi’s batting struggle continues
Earlier in the match, Yashasvi had failed miserably with the bat. He could score only 5 runs in the first innings and then scored 36 runs in the second innings. Even though his batting did not make a big impact, his effort in fielding played a vital role in changing the momentum for Mumbai.
The left-handed batsman was recently overlooked for the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Well, Karnataka still need 212 runs to defeat Mumbai in the match to seal their place in the Ranji Trophy semi-finals.
