Virat Kohli survives catch controversy in IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 11:42 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
In the IPL 2026 final, Virat Kohli received a crucial lifeline when a diving catch by Shubman Gill was overturned after a review. The incident occurred during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's chase, with Kohli controversially questioning the catch. After the review, the third umpire ruled the catch wasn't valid. Kohli went on to score an unbeaten 75 runs, leading RCB to chase down the target with 12 balls remaining. The victory secured RCB's second consecutive IPL title, following a strong bowling performance that restricted Gujarat Titans to 155 for 8.
- •Virat Kohli scored 75 runs in the IPL 2026 final.
- •Shubman Gill's catch was overturned after a review.
- •RCB chased down the target with 12 balls to spare.
- •RCB's bowlers restricted Gujarat Titans to 155 for 8.
- •Kohli's innings included the fastest fifty of his IPL career.
- 11:42 PMYahoo Sports — Virat Kohli confronts Shubman Gill over controversial catch in IPL Final - Watch
"Virat Kohli received a crucial lifeline in the IPL 2026 final. A diving catch by Shubman Gill was overturned after review. Kohli then played a match-winning unbeaten 75. Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased down the target with 12 balls remaining. This victory secured their second consecutive IPL title. RCB bowlers had earlier restricted Gujarat Titans.
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