GT vs PBKS: Arshad Khan and Rashid Khan Drop Catch, Recreate Iconic Pakistan Catch Drop Meme in IPL 2025
Arshad Khan and Rashid Khan's dropped catch reminded fans of Pakistan's famous fielding mishaps.
Gujarat Titans (GT) missed a great opportunity to take an early wicket in their IPL 2025 opener against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium on March 25. A miscommunication between Arshad Khan and Rashid Khan led to a dropped catch, reminding fans of Pakistan’s famous fielding mistakes.
Gujarat Titans Lose A Crucial Chance
After winning the toss, Gujarat Titans decided to bowl first. They aimed to put pressure on Punjab Kings early in the game. In the second over, Kagiso Rabada bowled a good-length delivery outside off stump. Punjab’s Priyansh Arya attempted a big shot but mistimed it, sending the ball high into the air.
It looked like an easy catch, but confusion between Arshad Khan and Rashid Khan changed the outcome. Arshad, stationed at mid-off, moved backward to grab the ball. At the same time, Rashid ran in from mid-on, unintentionally distracting Arshad.
For a moment, Arshad lost sight of the ball. He made a desperate dive at the last second, but the ball slipped past him. Gujarat Titans missed a big chance, and Arya got a lucky escape.
Rashid Khan’s Frustration and Social Media Reactions
Rashid Khan was clearly disappointed after the missed catch. Such errors can cost teams valuable wickets in important matches. The dropped catch quickly became a talking point on social media.
Fans compared it to the famous fielding errors in Pakistan cricket history. Punjab Kings’ official social media page even posted the viral “catch drop” meme, making the moment even more entertaining for fans.
Though it was a costly mistake for Gujarat Titans, the incident provided light-hearted fun for cricket lovers.
