Virat Kohli and Umpire (Image Credit: X) NEW DELHI: A dramatic moment unfolded during the 2026 clash between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium when Virat Kohli appeared to lose his cool and was seen having an animated exchange with the on-field umpire.The incident took place in the eighth over of RCB’s innings when Jason Holder completed a catch off the bowling of Arshad Khan and dismissed Rajat Patidar.
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RCB admit batting failure after narrow defeat | IPL 2026Batting on 19, Patidar attempted a pull to speed up the scoring. Holder reacted quickly and leaped forward to complete a low catch as Kagiso Rabada also converged on the ball, which almost led to a collision between the two fielders.Replays of the layoff appeared inconclusive as to whether the ball touched the ground. Despite the uncertainty, the third umpire, after a review, upheld the on-field decision and dismissed Patidar. This call left Kohli and RCB visibly unhappy at the crucial stage of the innings.Kohli, who was in the basement at the time, was seen visibly frustrated and questioning the decision. The veteran batsman, who had earlier scored 28 off 13 balls, was later seen near the boundary rope having a lengthy discussion with the umpire.The match eventually ended with Gujarat Titans securing a nervy four-wicket win over RCB.Gujarat Titans had earlier bowled out the defending champions for 155 in 19.2 overs before chasing down the target in 15.5 overs to finish on 158/6.Captain Shubman Gill (43 off 18) and Jos Buttler (39 off 19) led the charge while Rahul Tewatia (27* off 17) ensured a successful finish.With the win, RCB remained second in the table with 12 points, while Gujarat Titans moved up to fifth place and added two valuable points to 10th.
