Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed a high-octane drama and elite athletics spectacle on Thursday. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) In his 42nd match IPL 2026. While the scoreboard favored the hosts, the headlines were dominated by a vintage moment that took fans back to the peak of Kohli-era intensity.
Virat Kohli gives a fiery send-off to Shubman Gill after taking a sharp catch in the GT vs RCB clash.
In pursuit of 155, GT Capt Shubman Gill He came out as the man threatening to end the game within Powerplay. He destroyed the RCB pace duo Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewoodracing to reach 43 from just 18 balls. However, the momentum changed in the final delivery of the fifth over.
Attempting an aggressive upswing with a length ball from Bhuvneshwar, Gill fails to find the required height. It was to wait at the door Virat Kohlireacting with lightning reflexes, he placed a sharp grab bag near his neck. Then there was definitely a movie.
Known for his old-school aggression, Kohli didn’t just celebrate; It let out a roar that echoed through the air of Ahmedabad. He looked at the departing GT captain, hit the ball with great force on the pitch and fired from his mouth “Come on!” as the ‘Prince’ of Indian cricket makes a comeback. The clip instantly broke the internet, with fans cheering the return of the ‘Vintage King”s energy. Despite the tense exchange, Kohli was later seen smiling in a replay of his antics on the big screen, reminding everyone that while the fire still burns, he enjoys every bit of fun.
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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 30, 2026
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Jason Holder’s all-round brilliance takes GT home against RCB in IPL 2026
Despite Kohli’s spirited efforts, the night belonged to him Jason Holderwhose Man of the Match performance left the RCB faithful speechless. Later in the evening, RCB’s batting line-up crumbled under the pressure of GT’s disciplined attack. Although Jacob Bethell (55 discount 13) and Devdutt Padikkal (40 off 24) showed some resistance, the average order disappeared.
Holder was the architect of that collapse, finishing with bowling figures of 2/29 and taking three exceptional catches, including the dismissal of the RCB skipper. Rajat Patidar. supported by Arshad Khan (3/22) and always economical Rashid Khan (2/19), bundled out RCB for a modest 155 in GT 19.2 overs.
Follow-up was clinical. After Gill’s explosive start, If Buttler He added a quickfire 39 and even a late triple by Bhuvneshwar (3/28) could not derail the Titans. Rahul Tewatia (27 off 17) and Holder (12 off 10) did the finishing touches to lead GT to a 25-ball 4-wicket victory. The win moves GT to 10 points, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the highly competitive 2026 season.
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