NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into the IPL 2026 final with a massive 92-run victory over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 at Dharamshala. Apart from the big win, it was Virat Kohli's humorous on-field moment that captured fans' attention on social media.
During the match, Kohli held the ball and marked his bowling run-up before handing it to teammate Jacob Duffy. He then walked to the umpire, collected his cap, and shared a laugh, sparking speculation that he might actually bowl. Although Kohli never bowled, the light-hearted moment quickly went viral.
RCB's Dominant Batting Display
RCB capitalized on Gujarat Titans' sloppy fielding to post 254/5, the highest total in IPL playoff history. Captain Rajat Patidar led the charge with a stunning unbeaten 93 off 39 balls, while GT struggled with dropped catches, misfields, and costly no-balls.
Gill Admits Pressure Handling Issues
Gujarat captain Shubman Gill acknowledged that his side failed to handle pressure moments despite staying in the contest for much of the chase. "I think we were going pretty well up until the 12th or 13th over. I don't think our fielding was at par. We dropped a couple of catches, and our ground fielding was also not up to the mark," Gill said after the match.
Chasing 255, Gujarat Titans were bowled out for 162, as RCB secured their place in a second straight IPL final. Gill called it a match his team would prefer to forget quickly before their next challenge. "This is one of those games that we would like to forget and start over in Mohali," he added.
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