In a pivotal IPL match on May 3, 2026, Arshad Khan’s bowling performance was underscored by a dropped catch against Marco Jansen. The game unfolded at the Narendra Modi Stadium between the Gujarat Titans and the Punjab Kings.
Punjab Kings scored a total of 160 runs in the match. Shreyas Iyer, the captain of Punjab Kings, noted that the pitch exhibited variable bounce.
During the powerplay, Punjab Kings lost four wickets. Iyer remarked, “It was right at the stumps and not giving us much options to open our arms and score runs.” He also stated, “Wasn’t an apt wicket to bat on.”
The ball initially did a bit, which contributed to the challenges faced by the batsmen. Iyer expressed enthusiasm for their next match against SRH and mentioned that the team has been working hard in training.
Arshad Khan bowled with an impressive speed of 140.9 km/h. His delivery to Marco Jansen marked a significant moment in the match. However, it resulted in a dropped catch that could have changed the game’s momentum.
As they move forward, Punjab Kings aim to improve their performance in their upcoming match against SRH. Iyer remains optimistic about his team’s potential despite recent challenges.