In the IPL 2026 final, on the last ball of the 16th over, Virat Kohli’s catch was disputed by Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill. After a review, Kohli was deemed not out, sparing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) from a potential collapse. With Kohli’s wicket, an untested middle order would have faced the spin mastery of Rashid Khan, putting RCB’s momentum at risk. Furthermore, an exposed tail against GT’s lethal pace battery could have led to a disastrous outcome for RCB. The Ahmedabad pitch’s double-paced nature added to the pressure, with fielders closing in and tension mounting. Ultimately, that missed catch by Gill saved RCB from a collapse and ensured their victory. If the decision had gone the other way, the match could have turned into a thrilling, history-making T20 showdown.
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