Azmatullah Omarzai pulled off a jaw-dropping catch to dismiss in-form Virat Kohli, leaving the stadium in stunned silence during summit clash between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

Known for being one of the most coveted wickets in world cricket, Kohli’s departure for 43 off 35 balls was a pivotal moment in the IPL 2025 final. Omarzai’s exceptional athleticism turned what looked like a routine pull shot into a game-altering breakthrough. As the Afghan all-rounder completed the catch, the entire Narendra Modi Stadium fell into a deafening quiet.

Kohli, visibly frustrated with himself, vented his emotions by striking his pads with his bat, mirroring the frustration of his innings. The veteran batter struggled to rotate strike and found it difficult to pierce the gaps, an uncommon sight given his usual fluency.