Friday 1 May 2026 07:53, UK
A controversial moment in the IPL saw Virat Kohli visibly angry after the third umpire upheld a dismissal to remove Rajat Patidar following a sensational catch by Jason Holder.
The incident unfolded when Holder leapt in the outfield to take a spectacular, athletic catch that left the stadium buzzing. Play was referred to the third umpire for a close inspection of whether the ball was cleanly held and whether any part of the fielder had grounded while completing the take. After reviewing the replays, the third umpire confirmed the catch and Patidar’s dismissal.
Kohli’s reaction was immediate and pointed — he remonstrated with on-field officials and appeared frustrated by the decision, gesturing on the boundary and speaking at length with teammates. Cameras captured the RCB captain’s displeasure as he made his feelings clear, while fans and commentators on social media debated the interpretation of the replay.
Television replays showed the catch was taken at pace and involved fine margins, which is why the decision proved so divisive. The match resumed after the ruling, but the moment dominated discussion in the stadium and online, reigniting familiar debates about ball-tracking angles, replay clarity and the role of the third umpire in high-stakes IPL encounters.