Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill (X) Virat Kohli brought intensity and drama to the field as his animated reaction to Shubman Gill’s dismissal became one of the standout moments of the clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans.Gill, who had earlier ignited the chase with a blistering knock, looked completely in control after racing to 43 from just 18 balls. The GT skipper set the tone early as he blasted Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a four and a six in the opening over before getting to Josh Hazlewood for 24 runs in a single over. In the process, he also became the first batsman to smash 100 sixes for Gujarat Titans.
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Prasidh Krishna on GT’s bowling performanceHowever, the dynamic shifted in a flash. Bhuvneshwar hits back with a length as Gill charges down the track and drills it hard, only to find Kohli at cover. The RCB star responded sharply, reverse nudging the fast-moving ball at the neck to complete a clean catch.A clean Kohli followed. In celebration, he tossed the ball onto the turf, turned to Gill and let out a fired-up “come on,” clearly pumped up after a dangerous inning ended. The intensity reflected how much the moment meant, especially as Gill threatened to take the game away.Kohli is not done yet. A moment later, he looked at the recording of his own reaction on the big screen and broke into a wide smile, clearly enjoying the occasion.The animated celebration also came after Kohli had earlier engaged in a heated exchange with the fourth umpire over Jason Holder’s controversial catch in Rajat Patidar’s dismissal.
