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Shashank Singh Heavily Ridiculed for Dropped Catch [Source: X]
During the IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, all-rounder Shashank Singh dropped an easy catch and faced heat from the fans on social media.
DC won the toss and opted to bat first. KL Rahul walked out to open with Nitish Rana, and Arshdeep Singh produced a breakthrough chance early in the powerplay for PBKS.
Shashank Singh drops yet another dolly catch
Off Arshdeep Singh’s short delivery in the third over, KL Rahul went for the pull toward deep square leg, but Shashank Singh failed to hold on to a relatively straightforward chance with a reverse-cup attempt.
Instead of a wicket, it went for four, adding salt to the wounds, especially given Shashank’s recent struggles in the field.
The reaction said it all as Arshdeep was visibly disappointed, and team co-owner Preity Zinta was equally frustrated in the stands.
Meanwhile, fans on social media trolled Shashank Singh massively. They accused him of fixing and also urged him to work on his fielding, as his dropped catches trend is hurting the Punjab Kings big time.
Here's how fans reacted to Shashank Singh's dropped catch:
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Shashank Singh’s fielding woes so far
That being said, this isn’t the first time Shashank has come under fire for his poor fielding.
During the IPL 2026 clash between PBKS and LSG, the all-rounder dropped three catches in a row, including a particularly awkward moment near the boundary where he misjudged a high ball completely.
These weren’t just minor errors. In T20 cricket, dropped catches can be costly because they give batters extra lives and can shift momentum.
That’s why players like Arshdeep Singh and coach Ricky Ponting showed visible frustration during the game.
However, the situation didn’t turn toxic. After the match, captain Shreyas Iyer reacted in a light-hearted way, jokingly telling Shashank Singh to “hide his face.”
It was more of a playful dig than serious criticism, especially since the team had already won convincingly. Even Ponting later smiled it off, showing that internally the team treated it as a bad day rather than a big issue.
KL Rahul takes charge after dropped chance
Meanwhile, the Delhi Capitals have made a flying start after choosing to bat against the Punjab Kings at Arun Jaitley Stadium. In the powerplay, they had 68/1 on the board.
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The early wicket of Pathum Nissanka (11 off 7) came via Arshdeep Singh, but it hasn’t slowed things down. In fact, the innings has been driven by KL Rahul, who’s batting at a strike rate above 200.
The dropped chance of Shashank Singh cost Punjab Kings big time as KL Rahul has found his groove on a batting-friendly pitch.
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