Watch: Kohli didn't even take the catch — but his celebration after Gill's dismissal is all anyone is talking about
Virat Kohli became the center of attention during the IPL 2026 final despite not being involved in Shubman Gill's catch. The RCB star produced a fiery celebration after Gill's dismissal, showing his trademark passion and intensity.
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The stage was set for the IPL 2026 final as Royal Challengers Bengaluru took on Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams entered the contest aiming to lift their second IPL title. Batting first, the Gujarat Titans posted 155 runs on the board, thanks largely to a crucial half-century from Washington Sundar that helped the home side recover after an early collapse.
Gujarat's innings got off to a poor start as they lost wickets in quick succession. Captain Shubman Gill was dismissed for just 10 runs after Josh Hazlewood produced an excellent delivery in the third over. Rajat Patidar then completed a sharp catch to send the GT skipper back to the pavilion, giving RCB the perfect start in the title clash.
However, it was Virat Kohli's reaction after the wicket that stole the spotlight. The former RCB captain was fired up as Hazlewood struck early, celebrating passionately after Gill's dismissal. Kohli first completed the catch, then slammed the ball into the ground and stared in Gill's direction before noticing himself on the big screen and breaking into a smile. The animated celebration quickly went viral on social media, with fans praising Kohli's intensity and passion on the biggest stage of the season.
Watch the viral video here:
Hazlewood Bowls, Patidar Catches — But It's Kohli's Reaction in the Background That Everyone Is Talking About
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