New Delhi: Cricket is a game full of surprises, and even the best fielders can have an off day. But no player ever wants to take a hat-trick of dropped catches, especially someone as athletic as Kieron Pollard. Known for his exceptional fielding skills, Pollard has taken some of the best catches in T20 history. However, in a shocking turn of events, he dropped three consecutive catches in the same over, leaving fans and commentators stunned.

This bizarre incident took place during Mumbai Indians’ match against Chennai Super Kings when Mitchell Johnson came in to bowl his first over. On the very first ball, CSK opener Michael Hussey played an uppish drive, and Pollard leaped to grab it, but the ball slipped through his fingers. If that wasn’t surprising enough, the next two deliveries saw Pollard drop two more catches off Hussey—both of which were relatively easy by his standards. The sight of the usually reliable fielder fumbling thrice in a row was something no one had expected.

Even Michael Hussey, the beneficiary of Pollard’s rare fielding lapse, couldn’t help but smile at the bizarre moment. The incident quickly went viral on social media, with fans sharing memes and clips of Pollard’s “butterfingers” moment.

Despite this unusual episode, Mumbai Indians didn’t let it impact their performance. Their bowlers produced a stunning display, bundling out Chennai Super Kings for just 79 runs. In the end, Pollard’s errors did not cost his team the match, but the rare fielding blunder will surely be remembered for years to come.

Cricket has seen many strange moments, but Pollard’s hat-trick of dropped catches is now a part of IPL folklore. While Pollard is one of the finest all-rounders in T20 cricket, this moment serves as a reminder that even the best can have an off day. As the tournament continues, fans will be eager to see how Pollard bounces back from this unexpected fielding debacle.