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Virat Kohli furious in dugout before Travis Head handshake controversy in IPL 2026 (watch video)

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The IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) turned completely dramatic on Friday (May 22) after a fiery moment between Virat Kohli and Travis Head. Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium In Hyderabad.

Sunrisers Hyderabad may have defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 55 runs to book a spot in the IPL 2026 playoffs, but Kohli’s angry reaction after the match and his cold behavior towards the head has been making headlines across platforms.

Virat Kohli vs Travis Head turns SRH vs RCB IPL 2026 clash into complete drama

It all started with the wild celebration of Virat Kohli and RCB players travis head Rasikh Salam dismissed him for 26 and the tension was slowly rising for the defending champions to chase down the target in Hyderabad. When the RCB icon came to bat, he looked completely excited and started sledging at the head.

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Some viral visuals indicated that Head had challenged Kohli to hit some big hits and it worked in SRH’s favour. This move angered the former Indian captain. It appears that Kohli tried to tease Head for his impressive substitute role this season and challenged him to come and bowl “some balls”.

The explosive Australian batsman has been used mostly as an impact player This season, and Kohli took aim at him with gestures from the crease. This joke had an impact on the RCB superstar and he was out after scoring only 15 runs in 11 balls.

After the Kohli-head sledging controversy, the handshake controversy has come to light

After the wicket, Head immediately gave it back. After Kohli’s dismissal, Head replied, “Friend, you were out even before I came to bowl.” He must have realized that because of this play he had to lose his wicket.

After SRH registered a massive win, players from both teams Standing in line to shake hands as usual. Kohli greeted Pat Cummins and other SRH players as usual, but things turned awkward when Head came forward.

Also Read: “It’s been fantastic”: Pat Cummins praises SRH bowling unit after defeating RCB in IPL 2026

The Australian opener extended his hand, but Kohli completely ignored him and continued walking without giving any reaction. Sir looked surprised for a second before moving forward silently.

Virat Kohli loses his cool in the dugout even before he ignores Travis Head’s handshake offer

Meanwhile, after RCB’s crushing defeat, a video went viral on social media, in which disappointment was clearly visible on Kohli’s face after the innings. With RCB struggling badly during the chase, broadcasters showed him sitting inside the dugout, looking extremely dejected.

Moments later, the flamboyant right-handed batsman suddenly got up from his seat and walked away angrily as the match slipped out of RCB’s hands.

The heated moment on the field with Head must have been on his mind when he came out for the customary handshake and was completely ignored.

RCB remain on top despite crushing defeat as IPL 2026 playoff race turns dramatic

Despite the crushing defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad Royal Challengers Bangalore Still on top in IPL 2026 points table.

RCB won 9 of their 14 league matches and finished with 18 points. Gujarat Titans also finished with 18 points but finished second due to low net run rate.

SRH finished third with the same number of points but an even lower NRR. Now, there’s only one spot left to take. Rajasthan Royals are currently placed fourth with 14 points, but are yet to confirm qualification.

Punjab Kings are in fifth place with 13 points, while Kolkata Knight Riders are in sixth place with the same number of points. Both teams still have one league match left. Even Delhi Capitals are still in the race for eighth place with 12 points and one match left to play.

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