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Virat Kohli’s Fiery Celebration After Shubman Gill’s Dismissal Stuns IPL 2026

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Virat Kohli’s Fiery Celebration After Shubman Gill’s Dismissal Stuns IPL 2026

Virat Kohli’s Fiery Celebration After Shubman Gill’s Dismissal Stuns IPL 2026

One of IPL 2026’s most talked-about moments arrived not with a six or a stunning yorker, but with a catch — and the electric reaction that followed. Virat Kohli’s animated send-off to Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill after dismissing him at cover instantly went viral, reminding fans why Kohli remains the pulse of any cricket match he plays.

Gill’s Blazing Knock Sets the Stage

Gill had been in devastating form, racing to 43 off just 18 balls in Gujarat Titans’ chase against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He smashed a four and six off Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the opening over, then plundered 24 runs in a single over off Josh Hazlewood. The GT captain also reached a historic milestone, becoming the first batter to hit 100 sixes for Gujarat Titans — a testament to his explosive batting.

Kohli Steals the Spotlight with Pure Intensity

The momentum shifted dramatically when Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a length ball and Gill charged down the track, driving hard — only to find Kohli stationed at cover. Kohli reverse-cupped the fast-travelling ball near his neck for a clean, sharp catch. What followed was vintage Kohli: he hurled the ball into the ground, turned toward Gill and mouthed a fired-up “come on,” radiating raw competitive energy.

Kohli then glanced at the big screen replay of his own celebration and broke into a wide smile, revelling in the moment. The dismissal proved crucial, shifting momentum back to RCB at a critical juncture. The catch also came amid an already heated contest, with Kohli earlier involved in a tense exchange with the fourth umpire over a controversial dismissal involving Jason Holder and Rajat Patidar.

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