IPL 2026 | Jason Holder catch controversy: 'Sufficient evidence for not out' says Ian Bishop on Rajat Patidar wicket
Former cricketer Ian Bishop believes Rajat Patidar should have been ruled not out after Jason Holder's controversial catch. Bishop cited insufficient control and doubt about the ball touching the ground, suggesting the umpire should have reviewed more closely. Patidar's dismissal significantly impacted RCB's innings.
NEW DELHI: Was Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar out or not out? Did Jason Holder take a clean catch? The debate continues to gather momentum, with several former cricketers weighing in.
Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop has now joined the discussion, sharing his views on Holder’s controversial catch during the IPL 2026 clash between RCB and Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. Bishop felt there was enough evidence to suggest the decision could have gone the other way and that the umpire should have taken a closer look before making the final call. The incident occurred in the first innings when RCB were trying to build a solid platform.
In the eighth over, Patidar, batting on 19, attempted a pull shot to accelerate the scoring. Holder, stationed at deep backward square leg, charged to his right and completed a low catch. Kagiso Rabada was also moving in, but Holder managed to hold on.
RCB players believed Holder did not have full control and that the ball may have touched the ground, leading to animated discussions with the umpires. However, replays were inconclusive, and the third umpire upheld the decision after review, ruling Patidar out. Asked for his verdict, Bishop made his stance clear, saying the available visuals did not convincingly support the on-field decision.