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The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad witnessed a spectacle of high-octane drama and elite athleticism on Thursday, as locked horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)<\/strong> in the 42nd match of IPL 2026<\/strong><\/a>. While the scoreboard favoured the hosts, the headlines were dominated by a vintage moment that took fans back to the peak of the Kohli-era intensity.<\/p>\n In a chase of 155, GT skipper Shubman Gill<\/strong> came out like a man possessed, threatening to wrap the game up within the Powerplay. He decimated the RCB pace duo of Bhuvneshwar Kumar<\/strong> and Josh Hazlewood<\/strong>, racing to a blistering 43 off just 18 balls. However, the momentum shifted on the final delivery of the fifth over.<\/p>\n Attempting an aggressive uppish drive off a length ball from Bhuvneshwar, Gill failed to find the necessary elevation. Waiting at cover was Virat Kohli<\/strong><\/a>, who reacted with lightning reflexes to pouch a sharp catch near his neck. What followed was absolute cinema.<\/p>\n Known for his old-school aggression, Kohli didn\u2019t just celebrate; he unleashed a roar that echoed through the Ahmedabad air. He stared down the departing GT captain, slammed the ball into the turf with immense force, and mouthed a fired-up \u201cCome on!<\/em>\u201d as the \u2018Prince\u2019 of Indian cricket walked back. The clip instantly broke the internet, with fans hailing the return of the \u2018Vintage King\u2019 energy. Despite the intense exchange, Kohli was later seen smiling at the big screen replay of his own antics, reminding everyone that while the fire remains, he\u2019s enjoying every bit of the theatre.<\/p>\n Vintage #ViratKohli<\/a> energy! \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n KING catches, PRINCE departs \u2013 Absolute cinema! \ud83d\ude4c \ud83c\udfaf#TATAIPL<\/a> 2026 \u27a1\ufe0f #GTvRCB<\/a> | LIVE NOW \ud83d\udc49https:\/\/t.co\/K8vuSzrZ1d<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/jCKi1Qo4zA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Also READ: Fans react as Jason Holder\u2019s all-round show powers GT to big win over RCB in IPL 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Despite Kohli\u2019s spirited effort, the night belonged to Jason Holder<\/strong>, whose Man of the Match performance silenced the RCB faithful. Earlier in the evening, RCB\u2019s batting lineup crumbled under the pressure of GT\u2019s disciplined attack. Although Jacob Bethell<\/strong> (55 off 13<\/strong>) and Devdutt Padikkal<\/strong> (40 off 24<\/strong>) provided some resistance, the middle order vanished.<\/p>\n Holder was the architect of this collapse, finishing with bowling figures of 2\/29 and taking three exceptional catches, including the pivotal dismissal of RCB skipper Rajat Patidar<\/strong>. Supported by Arshad Khan<\/strong> (3\/22)<\/strong> and the ever-economical Rashid Khan<\/strong> (2\/19<\/strong>), GT bundled out RCB for a modest 155 in 19.2 overs.<\/p>\n The chase was clinical. Following Gill\u2019s explosive start, Jos Buttler<\/strong> added a quickfire 39, and even a late triple-strike by Bhuvneshwar (3\/28) couldn\u2019t derail the Titans. Rahul Tewatia<\/strong> (27 off 17) and Holder (12 off 10) applied the finishing touches, guiding GT to a 4-wicket victory with 25 balls to spare. This win boosts GT to 10 points, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a highly competitive 2026 season.<\/p>\n Also WATCH:\u00a0Virat Kohli gets furious over Jason Holder\u2019s controversial catch in GT vs RCB IPL 2026 match<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nVirat Kohli delivers fiery send-off to Shubman Gill after sharp catch in GT vs RCB clash<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Jason Holder\u2019s all-round brilliance takes GT home against RCB in IPL 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n