In a thrilling encounter during IPL 2026, the Gujarat Titans secured a victory against the reigning champions, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), by four wickets. However, the spotlight was not solely on the win; it was also on a dramatic incident involving star batsman Virat Kohli, who lost his temper over a contentious umpire decision.
The Controversy: Rajat Patidar's Dismissal Sparks Outrage
The incident occurred during the eighth over of RCB's innings. Rajat Patidar attempted a pull shot off Arshad Khan's delivery, which was caught by Jason Holder diving close to the ground.
Atmosphere of Uncertainty: The replay did not conclusively show whether the ball touched the ground. Kagiso Rabada was also running for the catch, adding to the confusion.
Umpire's Decision: After a lengthy review, the third umpire upheld the on-field umpire's 'soft signal' and declared Patidar out.
Kohli's Reaction and Match Outcome
This pivotal moment in the match left Kohli and the RCB dugout visibly upset. Kohli, who had scored 28 runs off 13 balls, was seen arguing with the umpire near the boundary rope.
Ultimately, the Gujarat Titans emerged victorious, dismissing RCB for 155 runs in 19.2 overs and chasing down the target with a score of 158/6 in just 15.5 overs. Captain Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler laid the foundation for the win, while Rahul Tewatia played a crucial role in sealing the victory. Following this match, RCB remained second in the standings with 12 points, while Gujarat Titans climbed to fifth place with 10 points.
Social Media Buzz
Virat Anger on Umpires Unfair Catch 🔥 #GTvsRCB pic.twitter.com/PnVHARhdk8
— ONE8 April 30, 2026
-
Man detained after digging pit amid human sacrifice rumour in Chamarajanagara
-
May bank holiday alert issued to millions across UK, BBC expert shares
-
25 lakh properties in Bengaluru brought under e-Khata system: Shivakumar
-
Hair Care: These 3 Leaves Will Work Magic on Your Hair! Make a Special Hair Spray in Minutes..
-
Repolling in 15 polling stations in Bengal on Saturday: EC
