ipl 2026 last between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) And Gujarat Titans (GT) Created a lot of drama with both bat and field. While RCB eventually won by five wickets to successfully defend their title, one particular moment during the chase immediately caught the attention of fans on social media.
A brief conversation between two of the biggest performers of the season, with emotions running high in the title clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Virat Kohli And Sai SudarshanIt sparked widespread discussion online. Videos of the incident soon went viral, with fans eager to understand what exactly happened during the high-pressure encounter.
Words exchanged between Virat Kohli and Sai Sudarshan during a tense game
The incident occurred during the seventh over of RCB’s chase of 156 runs. Virat was standing at the non-striker’s end when Gujarat Titans batsman Sai was seen saying something to him during the break between balls. Initially, Kohli looked disinterested in responding and remained focused on chasing the target. However, as the conversation continued, the former RCB captain walked towards Sudarshan and the two shared a brief but animated conversation in the middle of the field.
The discussion immediately attracted the attention of cameras and spectators, with clips of the moment spreading quickly online. Although the exact details of the conversation are unknown, the conversation reflected the intensity of the final where every run and every over was of utmost importance.
Earlier in the innings, Gujarat Titans players were also involved in verbal exchanges with the RCB batsmen. Former RCB fast bowler Mohammad Siraj Seen having some conversation with the opener Venkatesh Iyer Gujarat tried to apply pressure and claw their way back into the contest.
Here is the video:
Sai Sudarshan tried to use his own weapon (sledging) against Virat Kohli in the IPL final. 🏟️💀
Sai Sudarshan reveals what happened with Virat Kohli: “I was sledging legally just to create pressure. But Virat started abusing me and asked me not to do this with his team.”… pic.twitter.com/eOIFMM5uyo
– Cricket Wisdom (@Cricketadd75277) 1 June 2026
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Kohli responded with a match-winning innings
If Gujarat Titans were hoping to trouble Kohli, the experienced batsman responded in fine style. Kohli produced one of his finest innings in the IPL final, remaining unbeaten on 75 off just 42 balls and leading RCB to the target with ease. The innings included nine fours and three sixes, while his half-century came in just 25 balls, the fastest IPL half-century of his career. This also became his highest score in an IPL playoff match and earned him the Player of the Match award.
After the win, Kohli talked about RCB’s mentality throughout the tournament and stressed the importance of maintaining respect towards the opponents regardless of the situation. The former captain said that RCB focused on their cricket instead of worrying about which opposition team stood in front of them. He also stressed that the team prioritizes remaining professional and respectful towards other franchises, while also allowing their performances on the field to be in the spotlight.
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