Ahmedabad: Royal Challengers Bengaluru star batter Virat Kohli once again found himself at the centre of attention during the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. The incident occurred when Gujarat Titans all-rounder Rahul Tewatia was dismissed during a crucial phase of the innings. Tewatia attempted a big shot but ended up offering a simple catch, leaving GT under mounting pressure. As the wicket fell, Kohli celebrated passionately and appeared to give the departing batter a cold stare and animated send-off, a moment that was quickly captured by television cameras.
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Videos of the exchange spread rapidly across social media platforms, with fans debating whether Kohli’s reaction reflected the intensity of the high-stakes IPL final or crossed the line of sportsmanship. The clip soon became one of the most discussed moments of the match online.
The wicket further strengthened RCB’s grip on the contest as Gujarat Titans suffered a batting collapse after losing key batters, including captain Shubman Gill and opener Sai Sudharsan early in the innings. RCB’s bowlers maintained relentless pressure to put the defending champions in a commanding position. While opinions remain divided on Kohli’s fiery celebration, the dramatic send-off has undoubtedly become one of the defining visuals of the IPL 2026 final.
