IPL has always thrived on emotions, intensity and fierce rivalries and Friday night clashes Sunrisers Hyderabad And Royal Challengers Bangalore Once again fans were reminded why this tournament remains one of the biggest events in cricket. While SRH produced a dominant all-round performance to beat RCB by 55 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, it was a heated exchange between the two. Virat Kohli And travis head Which made headlines after the match.
Virat Kohli refuses to shake hands with Travis Head after thrilling clash
A video clip that surfaced online shortly after the game showed Kohli not giving the customary post-match headshake, sparking immediate debate on social media. Fans quickly dissected the moment frame by frame, with many linking it to the tension that arose between the two players during the match.
As players from both teams lined up to shake hands after the game, Kohli was seen greeting several SRH cricketers, including the captain pat cumminsopener Abhishek Sharmaand wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan. However, when Head approached the line-up, Kohli seemed to move on without acknowledging him.
This brief moment quickly became one of the most talked-about incidents of the evening, with fans divided over whether it was intentional or simply a momentary misunderstanding in the crowded handshake line.
Here is the video:
After the match was over, Virat Kohli did not shake hands with Travis Head. pic.twitter.com/74UEXm1aUV
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The rivalry between Kohli and Head intensified during the game
The tension between the two players was evident long before the match. Kohli celebrated wildly after Head was out for 26 runs during SRH’s innings. Rasikh Salaam Dar. His animated response immediately caught the attention of commentators and viewers.
Later, during RCB’s challenging chase of 256, cameras captured Kohli and Head exchanging words in the middle. Kohli was also seen making aggressive gestures towards the Australian batsman, inviting him to try bowling. In a dramatic twist, Head finally came to bowl and made an immediate impact by dismissing the RCB captain Rajat PatidarWho was working hard scoring 56 runs in 39 balls. This wicket proved crucial in ending Bengaluru’s hopes of chasing a remarkable target.
SRH dominate to register emphatic win
Amidst the drama, Hyderabad produced one of their strongest batting performances of the season. When invited to bat, SRH made a huge score of 255 runs for 4 wickets. Kishan took command of the team by playing a stormy inning of 79 runs. Abhishek Sharma 56 was marked on the top. heinrich classen Added more firepower with Sharp 51.
In reply, RCB could only score 200 runs for 4 wickets despite resistance from Patidar. SRH bowlers mixed the pace cleverly and maintained control throughout the chase to seal an easy win. Despite the defeat, Bengaluru took a significant lead by maintaining their position in the top two in the points table due to good net run rate.
See also: IPL 2026 – Rasikh Salam dethrones Travis Head with sensational yorker during SRH vs RCB clash
