The wicket-keeper batter added valuable late runs in a quick cameo before claiming four catches behind the stumps during South Africas innings, narrowly missing out on joining MS Dhoni as the only Indian mens wicketkeeper to take five catches in a T20I match.
Most catches by India keepers in a T20I inningsPLAYER CATCHES MS Dhoni 5 v England, Bristol, 2018 MS Dhoni 4 v Afghanistan, St Lucia, 2010 MS Dhoni 4 v Pakistan, Colombo, 2012 Jitesh Sharma 4 v South Africa, Cuttack, 2025Dhoni was renowned for his finishing abilities with the bat, and Jitesh has already shown flashes of similar potential through his impactful knocks in the IPL for Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, as well as in the early stages of his international career.
The 32-year-old played a crucial role in Indias successful run chase against Australia in Hobart last month and now appears poised to continue in this role heading into next years T20 World Cup, which India will co-host with Sri Lanka from February 7.
