Positioned perfectly at deep square leg, Iyer displayed quick reflexes as he grasped the ball inches above the ground, executing a fine catch with finesse.
The incident happened on the penultimate ball of the third over when returning Australian seamer Mitchell Starc came up with a full delivery, slanting in and around the middle, and Fraser-McGurk tried to whip it way but didn’t get the momentum he wanted, only to be caught by Iyer.
Fraser-McGurk, a dangerous player, scored a 7-ball 12 with the assistance of a four and a six before being dismissed.
The crucial breakthrough provided a momentum shift for his team, reaffirming Iyer’s value not only as a dynamic all-rounder but also as a dependable fielder.
Earlier, DC skipper Rishabh Pant won the toss and elected to bat against KKR at the Eden Gardens.
DC brought in Prithvi Shaw in place of Kumar Kushagra, while right-arm pacer Rasikh Salam Dar is also part of their playing XI.
KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer too made two changes in the line-up, bringing in fast bowler Starc and right-arm pacer Vaibhav Arora.