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Deepak Chahar and Robin Minz became Pakistanis; Viral catch-drop moment in KKR vs MI clash recreated

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In Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Match No. 65, as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced Mumbai Indians (MI), a funny incident happened during KKR’s batting innings, as two MI fielders once again recreated Pakistan’s viral catch drop moment at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This time the opportunity was for the pair of Deepak Chahar and Robin Minz.

Both the fielders looked at each other and Rovman Powell’s catch was missed. After the misses, this sums up Mumbai’s poor season in the tournament as they finish bottom, and even today the batsmen failed to put runs on the board on a difficult wicket. They are already out of the tournament.

Deepak Chahar and Robin Minz became Pakistanis

The incident occurred during 9.2 overs, when Rovman Powell lofted the ball over the top edge towards the boundary. Deepak Chahar and Robin Minz were confused at the deep-backward square leg boundary. Chahar runs it down the left side through fine leg. Both of them stopped near the spot and started looking at each other. The ball fell between them.

Powell, who has returned to the team in place of Mathiesha Pathirana, is lying dangerously on a two-paced wicket. West Indies batsmen had already saved two chances in the game. He is still batting on the score of 24 runs. The more runs Powell scores, the more Deepak Chahar will be hurt in the match.

Powell and Manish Pandey getting closer to KKR’s chase

KKR lost the wicket of Finn Allen early and then Ajinkya Rahane, who was looking in good touch, returned to the pavilion after scoring 21 runs. Cameron Green, who was unfortunately at the receiving end of a poor ball sliding down the leg side, scored 4 runs. Deepak Chahar is taking early wickets and Corbin Bosch is taking two wickets.

Rovman Powell and Manish Pandey have made a partnership of 54 runs in 35 balls on the wicket which is helping the bowlers. After taking three quick wickets in the innings, both are holding on and are slowly getting closer to the run chase. Manish came at number three and is playing after scoring 43 runs.

Poor performance of MI batsmen continues

After being asked to bat first, Mumbai Indians had no answer to the KKR bowlers and lost wickets at regular intervals. They did not have the best tournament, and there was some moisture on the track due to early rain before the game.

Hardik Pandya and his boys struggled to get started. It’s been a tough night for all of Michigan’s hitters. Corbin Bosch scored 32 runs off 18 balls, taking the team to a total of 147/8 after 20 overs.

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