Friday 1 May 2026 — A heated moment in the IPL saw Virat Kohli visibly upset after the third umpire upheld the dismissal of Rajat Patidar following a stunning catch by Jason Holder.
The play began when Holder sprinted across the outfield and produced an athletic, airborne grab that electrified the crowd. The on-field umpires sent the decision upstairs to determine whether the ball had been firmly secured and if any part of the fielder had touched the ground while completing the catch. After scrutinising multiple camera angles, the third umpire ruled the catch clean and Patidar out.
Kohli’s reaction was immediate and emphatic. The RCB captain remonstrated with the on-field officials, gestured from the boundary and held extended discussions with teammates. Broadcast cameras captured his frustration, and the image of Kohli arguing the call quickly circulated on social media as fans and pundits weighed in.
Television replays showed the take was taken at pace and came down to very fine margins, which fuelled the controversy. Play resumed after the ruling, but debate continued in the stadium and online, once again focusing attention on replay clarity, camera angles and the third umpire’s role in tight, high-pressure IPL moments.