Sunrisers Hyderabad came into the clash against Punjab Kings under pressure, having suffered four consecutive defeats this season.
Looking to bounce back at home, they faced a Punjab side led by Shreyas Iyer, who won the toss and opted to bat first on a batting-friendly Hyderabad pitch. SRH skipper Pat Cummins handed the new ball to Mohammad Shami to kick off proceedings.
A light-hearted moment unfolded on just the second ball of the match. Shami delivered a good-length ball outside off at 136 kmph, which Prabhsimran Singh drove crisply down the ground. Positioned at mid-off, Ishan Kishan chased it down and made a diving stop.
However, in a comedic twist, he lost sight of the ball as it blended into the white advertisement mat on the field. Left searching, Ishan stood puzzled until Cummins sprinted in from mid-on and finally spotted the ball. By then, the batters had stolen two runs.
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Camouflaging ball couldn't spot by Ishan Kishan.#SRHvPBKS #PBKSvSRH #SRHvsPBKSpic.twitter.com/OM5aKReqVD
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To top off the confusion, replays showed that Priyansh Arya hadn’t touched the crease while completing the second run, resulting in a short run. The chaotic moment quickly caught the attention of fans online, sparking laughter and conversation across social media.