Virat Kohli trolled by fans [Source: AFP, screengrab]Gujarat Titans decimated defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in match number 42 of the IPL 2026 season. Despite falling on the losing side, Virat Kohli hogged much limelight in the game, for all kinds of reasons. Starting off the match with a fiery cameo at the top of the order, Kohli was engaged in a verbal altercation with an umpire during the RCB innings. Also, in the second half of the game, the legendary RCB batter also ‘tried to hit’ home skipper Shubman Gill, or at least that’s what some fans believe. The incident occurred in the fourth over of the Titans innings, when a needless throw from Virat Kohli towards the bowler’s end costed RCB four extra runs. Fans believe Virat Kohli tried to hurt Shubman Gill During the fourth over of the Gujarat Titans innings, Shubman Gill took off for a run against RCB pacer Josh Hazlewood. Virat Kohli, who was fielding inside the circle at the time, picked the ball and fired a needless throw towards the bowler’s end.Also Read- Watch- Virat Kohli Shoved By Ishant Sharma After Patidar Controversy In IPL 2026Kohli’s aggressive throw prompted fans to believe that the RCB zealot was deliberately trying to hurt the Gujarat Titans skipper. On top of it all, the former Indian captain missed his ‘target’ as well as the stumps by some distance as the ball sprinted past the ropes, costing his side four extra runs.Deepu @deepu_drops Unwanted overthrow by Virat Kohli 🤦♂️ Apr 30, 2026, 11:10 PM Here is a look at some of the fans reacting to Virat Kohli’s aggressive throw towards Shubman Gill.viral patel @viralpatel48 @deepu_drops Unnecessary over aggression and frustration.. yaha se hi downfall start hoga RCB ka Ryan⚔️ @RyanLafronte @deepu_drops Virat becoming a clown fast, watch how RCB start losing now Bhuvan 🚩🛕🕉️ @bhuvan_JSP @deepu_drops Overthrow ❌ London Throw✅ The professor @tharkitandoor @deepu_drops He was the 12th man of gt yesterday 🤣 Yogesh 🇮🇳 @yogashar99 @deepu_drops He wanted to hit Gill and then claim obstructing the ball. 😈 49 All Out @dangerous15401 @deepu_drops May 1, 2026, 12:12 AM SARPANCH SAAB @5911Sidhuu @deepu_drops He wanted to hit gill Virat Kohli fights with the umpires over Rajat Patidar dismissal The legendary RCB batter was also involved in an intense animated discussion with the umpire near the boundary rope. The incident occurred during the eighth over of the RCB innings, when captain Rajat Patidar was declared ‘out’ under controversial circumstances. Several television replays indicated that Titans all-rounder Jason Holder did not take the catch cleanly, with several fans and RCB supporters believing that the cricketer had grassed the ball at the last moment. RCB succumb to big defeat Batting first, RCB bundled out for just 155 in 19.2 overs. Virat Kohli started off the match with a cracking cameo, scoring 28 off just 13 balls. Devdutt Padikkal at number three top-scored in the innings through his 40-run knock from 24 balls. Despite reaching a commanding 79-2 in 7.4 overs, the defending champions lost their final eight wickets for just 76 runs. For the Gujarat Titans, fast bowlers Arshad Khan (3-22) and Jason Holder (2-29) picked up five wickets between them. Rashid Khan also chipped in with two at an expense of just 19 runs from his four overs. Chasing 156, Titans skipper Shubman Gill blasted 43 from just 18 balls with four boundaries and three huge sixes. Jos Buttler made 39 off 19, before late runs from Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan cruised the Titans past the visitors in just 15.5 overs. The defending champions will now face the LSG in match number 50 of the IPL 2026 season on May 7 next week in Lucknow. Also Read- Mumbai Indians Star Ruled Out Of Cricket For 1 Month
