There was a scene of high-octane drama and elite athleticism at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 42nd match of ipl 2026. While the scoreboard was in favor of the hosts, the spotlight was dominated by an old moment that took fans back to the peak of Kohli-era intensity.
Virat Kohli bids farewell to Shubman Gill after his sharp catch in GT vs RCB match
GT captain chasing the target of 155 runs Shubman Gill Came out like a man possessed, and threatened to kill the game within the powerplay. They destroyed RCB’s pace pair Bhuvneshwar Kumar And Josh HazlewoodPlayed a stormy inning of 43 runs in just 18 balls. However, the momentum changed on the final delivery of the fifth over.
Attempting an aggressive uphill drive on a length ball from Bhuvneshwar, Gill failed to gain the required height. was waiting on the cover Virat KohliWho made a sharp catch near his neck with lightning reaction. What happened next was perfect cinema.
Known for his old-fashioned aggression, Kohli didn’t just celebrate; He let out a roar that echoed in the air of Ahmedabad. He glared at the departing GT captain, slammed the ball into the turf with great force and flew into a rage.come on!“As the ‘Prince’ of Indian cricket walked back in, the clip instantly broke the internet, with fans lauding the return of the ‘Old King’s’ energy. Despite the intense exchange, Kohli was later seen smiling on big screen replays of his antics, reminding everyone that as long as the fire remains, he is enjoying every bit of the theatre.
Here is the video:
vintage #ViratKohli energy! 🔥
King Caught, Prince Released – Full Cinema! 🙌 🎯#TATAIPL 2026 ➡️ #GTvRCB | Live now 👉https://t.co/K8vuSzrZ1d pic.twitter.com/jCKi1Qo4zA
– Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) 30 April 2026
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Jason Holder’s all-round talent leads GT to victory against RCB in IPL 2026
Despite Kohli’s spirited effort, the night was hiss. jason holderWhose man of the match performance silenced the RCB faithful. Earlier in the evening, RCB’s batting lineup collapsed under the pressure of GT’s disciplined attack. Although jacob bethel (55 runs from 13) And Devdutt Padikkal (24 out of 40) provided some resistance, the middle order disappeared.
Holder was the architect of this collapse, finishing with bowling figures of 2/29 and taking three exceptional catches, including the dismissal of the RCB captain. Rajat Patidar. supported by Arshad Khan (3/22) and always affordable Rashid Khan (2/19), GT bowled out RCB for a modest score of 155 runs in 19.2 overs.
The chase was clinical. After Gill’s explosive start, jos buttler A quick-fire 39 runs were added, and even a late triple-strike by Bhuvneshwar (3/28) could not derail the Titans. Rahul Tewatia (27 off 17) and Holder (12 off 10) provided the finishing touches as GT won by 4 wickets with 25 balls to spare. The win moves GT up to 10 points, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the highly competitive 2026 season.
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