Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in the IPL final. Kohli finished the season with 675 runs, earning praise from coach Andy Flower and Sunil Gavaskar for his match-winning abilities.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final. The victory is attributed to a strong backroom team including Head Coach Andy Flower, Director of Cricket Mo Bobat, Mentor Dinesh Karthik, and talent scout Malolan Rangarajan.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's thrilling win over Mumbai Indians was marred by a setback as head coach Andy Flower was fined for using audible obscenity during a tense moment. The incident occurred during a controversial boundary call, leading to a heated exchange. Despite this, RCB secured a crucial victory, while Mumbai Indians were eliminated from the playoff race.
Jason Holder took a brilliant diving catch to dismiss Rajat Patidar during RCB's chase against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, sparking controversy when RCB players questioned whether the ball touched the ground. Head coach Andy Flower protested to the fourth umpire while Virat Kohli gestured in frustration near the boundary. The catch broke a crucial 44-run partnership between Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal at a pivotal moment in the chase.
A spectacular diving catch by Jason Holder to dismiss Rajat Patidar sparked controversy, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru players and coach Andy Flower questioning the umpire's decision. Despite RCB's protests that the ball may have touched the ground, the umpires upheld the dismissal. This crucial wicket shifted momentum in the match, even as the debate over the catch's legitimacy continued.
