IPL 2026: Virat Kohli loses cool, confronts umpire after controversial Rajat Patidar dismissal - Watch
Virat Kohli was seen in an animated exchange with an umpire during the Gujarat Titans vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL match. The incident occurred after Rajat Patidar's dismissal, with replays appearing inconclusive.
Despite the controversy, the third umpire upheld the on-field decision, leaving Kohli and the RCB dugout visibly frustrated.
NEW DELHI: A dramatic moment unfolded during the IPL 2026 clash between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium, as Virat Kohli appeared to lose his cool and was seen in an animated exchange with the on-field umpire. The incident took place in the eighth over of the RCB innings when Jason Holder completed a catch off Arshad Khan’s bowling to dismiss Rajat Patidar. Patidar, who was batting on 19, attempted a pull shot to accelerate the scoring.
Holder reacted quickly, diving forward to complete a low catch, while Kagiso Rabada was also converging on the ball, nearly resulting in a collision between the two fielders. Replays of the dismissal appeared inconclusive on whether the ball had touched the ground. Despite the uncertainty, the third umpire upheld the on-field decision after review, ruling Patidar out.
The call left Kohli and the RCB dugout visibly unhappy at a crucial stage of the innings. — ViratKTweet (@ViratKTweet) Kohli, who was in the dugout at the time, was seen visibly frustrated and questioning the decision. The veteran batter, who had earlier scored 28 off 13 balls, was later spotted near the boundary rope engaged in a lengthy discussion with the umpire.