Summary of this article
Jason Holder catch of Rajat Patidar stir controversy in Ahmedabad
RCB players including Virat Kohli were seen arguing with off-field umpires over the decision
Virat Kohli blazed 29 runs off just 13 balls against GT
The Indian Premier League is a hub of cricketing entertainment where high scores, valiant bowling performances, and incredible fielding form the daily diet of action of an average viewer of this league.
However amidst all the frenzy, controversies are also an inherent part of the IPL, and in the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Giants, we witnessed a third umpire call that stirred controversy both on and off the field.
It all happened in the fourth ball of the eighth over, when Rajat Patidar mistimed a short ball in the air, which initially looked like it would fall in between the two chasing fielders, but Jason Holder covered ground at lightning speed and judged the diving low catch to perfection. The on-field umpires went to the third umpire, who, after reviewing, adjudged it to be a fair catch.
However, as Patidar was heading back to the dugout, he seemed unhappy, and RCB players, including Virat Kohli, were seen having an argument with the umpire. They felt that Holder wasn't in full control while taking the catch, and the ball touched the ground when he landed otherwise.
The third umpire, though, didn't resonate with their view, and ultimately, Patidar had to go back to the pavilion. After the incident, RCB coach Andy Flower was also seen having an animated discussion with an off-field umpire.
Watch the whole incident here:
GT Vs RCB, IPL 2026: Kohli Smacks Rabada Four Five Boundaries
Virat Kohli has rediscovered himself as a player in this year's IPL. The seasoned Indian batter, who is known for his consistency and ability to chase down any total, has beautifully transformed himself to the modern requirements of going bang bang from the get-go.
While batting first at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Virat Kohli took on GT premier bowler Kagiso Rabada and struck him for five consecutive boundaries in the second over of the match.
Though Virat couldn't capitalise on the start and eventually got out for 28 off 13 balls, he showed that he can unleash the fifth gear of his batting anytime he wants.
Virat has amassed 380 runs in this season so far in eight matches and is in contention for the Orange Cap with the likes of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen.
