Last Updated: May 24, 2026 04:27 PM
Wankhede Stadium witnessed an incredible fielding display during an IPL 2026 clash. Mumbai Indians hosted Rajasthan Royals for the second-last league match. The batting-friendly pitch promised fireworks from both teams playing today.
Hardik Pandya won the toss and chose to bowl first wisely. MI wanted to restrict RR’s explosive batting lineup on this surface. Deepak Chahar opened the bowling from one end as usual.
One young Rajasthan batter walked out ready to make an impact. His first ball faced became a viral moment instantly. The crowd held its breath watching what happened next amazingly.
The First Ball Drama
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faced his very first delivery from Deepak Chahar. The teenager swung hard aiming for the mid-wicket boundary ropes. The connection looked perfect sending the ball sailing high initially.
Everyone expected a massive six starting his innings spectacularly. But Will Jacks had other plans positioned at deep mid-wicket. The MI fielder sprinted toward the boundary ropes tracking the ball.
Jacks leaped incredibly high near the boundary line athletically. He caught the ball mid-air stretching his arms fully. But momentum carried him toward falling over the ropes completely.
The Superman Save
In one smooth motion, Jacks flicked the ball back inside. He did this just before his body crossed the boundary. The athletic effort saved five runs for Mumbai Indians instantly.
Sooryavanshi’s attempted first-ball six became just one run instead. The spectacular boundary save denied him a start with maximum runs. Cameras captured the entire sequence showing Jacks’ amazing reflexes clearly.
The crowd erupted watching this incredible fielding display live. Commentators called it a “Superman effort” immediately after seeing it. Social media went crazy sharing the video clip repeatedly.
Match Continues
Deepak Chahar eventually dismissed Sooryavanshi during the 5th over. The young batter couldn’t build on that first-ball excitement. Will Jacks contributed more by taking Yashasvi Jaiswal’s wicket during the power play.
His fielding and bowling helped Mumbai Indians control the match. The second-to-last league game provided entertainment beyond just batting. Jacks’ boundary save became the highlight moment everyone remembered afterward!
