No handshake! Virat Kohli completely ignores Travis Head after RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 game - Watch
Virat Kohli and Travis Head were involved in a heated exchange during RCB’s chase against SRH in IPL 2026. Kohli later ignored Head’s handshake after the match, sparking attention. SRH posted 255/4 with strong knocks from Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen, winning by 55 runs.
Despite the defeat, RCB finished top of the league table after crossing the required score mark.
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli grabbed attention after Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, not just for the match but also for a tense moment with Travis Head. During RCB’s chase of a huge 256-run target, the two exchanged words on the field. Kohli reacted to a comment from Head by saying, “Okay come down and bowl some deliveries.
” After Kohli got out soon after, Head replied, “Mate, you got out before I even came on to bowl,” which appeared to upset the RCB star even more. — StarSportsIndia (@StarSportsIndia) The drama continued after the match during the usual handshake line. Head tried to shake hands with Kohli, but the former RCB captain walked past him without responding.
Kohli did shake hands with other SRH players, including captain Pat Cummins, making the moment even more noticeable. Watch: — CricketopiaCom (@CricketopiaCom) Despite losing by 55 runs, RCB still finished at the top of the IPL league table because they crossed the important 166-run mark during the chase. SRH had earlier smashed 255/4 thanks to explosive knocks from Abhishek Sharma (56 off 22), Ishan Kishan (79 off 44), and Heinrich Klaasen (51 off 24).