GT Vs RCB, IPL 2026: Jason Holder's Controversial Catch Of Rajat Patidar Leaves Virat Kohli Shocked (WATCH)

The IPL 2026 clash between the Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru turned controversial after Jason Holder took a catch of Rajat Patidar that left Virat Kohli visibly shocked at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on April 30.

After being put into bat first by GT captain Shubman Gill, RCB openers Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell provided a quick start to the innings, with Kohli smashing 21 runs off Kagiso Rabada in a single over. The hosts struck a key breakthrough as Mohammed Siraj dismissed Bethell for 5, before Rabada had the last laugh by removing Kohli for 28, reducing RCB to 35/2.

Thereafter, Devdutt Padikkal was joined by Rajat Patidar at the crease, and the pair formed a 44-run stand for the third wicket before Arshad Khan dismissed the RCB skipper after Jason Holder took a controversial catch near the boundary line, providing another breakthrough for the GT.

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Holder's Controversial Catch Leaves Kohli in Disbelief

Rajat Patidar's dismissal has sparked controversy after Jason Holder's catch near the boundary line raised doubts over whether the ball was cleanly taken or had touched the ground. The incident took place in the 8th over when Patidar attempted a pull shot but got a top edge off Arshad Khan's delivery, which went deep towards deep backward square leg.

Holder, who was positioned at deep backward square leg, sprinted across and dived to complete a low catch. The West Indies all-rounder narrowly escaped a collision with Kagiso Rabada, who was also charging in from the infield in an attempt to take the same catch.

It's heating up in Ahmedabad! #JasonHolder caught #RajatPatidar at the boundary, but the #RCB camp wasn't convinced with the decision! #TATAIPL 2026 ➡️ #GTvRCB | LIVE NOW twitter/GwfAoIelDj

- Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 30, 2026

The third umpire reviewed the catch by Jason Holder and upheld the on-field decision, confirming Rajat Patidar's dismissal as out. However, Virat Kohli, who was in the dugout, was not convinced that the catch was clean and argued with the fourth umpire, as he appeared to tell that the ball touched the ground.

Even RCB head Andy Flower was also seen arguing with the fourth umpire over it, suggesting that the ball may have touched the ground before the catch was completed.

Virat Kohli is unhappy with the decision by the third umpire on the catch of Rajat Patidar ❌ twitter/ddDDJSIYZS

- Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 30, 2026

Rajat Patidar waited with a hope of overturning the decision, as the replays were closely examined by the third umpire, but the third umpire eventually stuck with the original call, ruling him out despite the ongoing on-field debate and visible disagreement from the RCB camp.

'Out or Not Out?' - Third Umpire's Decision Sparks Controversy

Jason Holder's controversial catch of Rajat Patidar, which was upheld by the third umpire, sparked a debate on social media, especially X (formerly Twitter), with fans and cricket enthusiasts questioning whether the ball was cleanly taken or had touched the ground before the dismissal was confirmed.

Taking to their X handles, fans and cricket enthusiasts questioned the third umpire's decision, with many insisting the ball had touched the ground and calling for clearer camera evidence in such tight boundary-line catches.

Irrespective of the teams the game should be played in a fair way - This isn't fair the ball is clearly touching the ground, and Jason Holder isn't fully in control of the catch, it should've been not out twitter/AkqZp1rDbh

- DB (@Im_Kushall) April 30, 2026

Rajat Patidar WASN'T OUT:- Jason Holder took the catch while still in the air.- Control didn't look clean.- Then ball touched the ground. - For a“clean catch,” control has to be clear. - Umpires rushed for decision instead of being 100% sure. This was clearly blind... twitter/5a9Bg1cIBV

- Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) April 30, 2026

That should be not out. Great bit of fielding by Jason Holder to get there, but he clearly rubbed the ball along the ground before he had full control of it.I don't understand in what universe Rajat Patidar can be given out. #GTvsRCB

- Saurabh Somani (@saurabh_42) April 30, 2026

The ball was clearly touching the grass, it wasn't out, yet the umpire gave Patidar out. Even Kohli didn't look convinced. This is so unfair to RCB. Is this really the only way to stop this peak RCB? twitter/51Nsqyprko

- Suprvirat (@Mostlykohli) April 30, 2026

Totally biased decision from umpire because match is playing at Home ground of Gujarat Titans Jason holder not complete the rajat Patidar's catch and clearly ball touch on the ground, how umpire decide to outVirat Kohli not happy and whole RCB not happy twitter/wiR17OeV46

- VK (@Aur_vicky) April 30, 2026

That Jason Holder catch is just not out, it is the same as the Starc one at Lords, you need to be in control of the ball and your body

- CharlieCooke_ (@CookeeCharlie) April 30, 2026

That's never out effort by Jason Holder to get there, but the ball clearly brushes the ground before he had full control way Rajat Patidar should be walking back for that baffling decision #GTvsRCB #RajatPatidar #JasonHolder twitter/M5XY08yYBi

- PRAVEEN SRIVASTAVA (@pkspks2911) April 30, 2026

The whole match turned after that Jason Holder catch of Rajat Patidar, which was clearly not out. The spirit of the game is missing from GT!#gtvsrcb #rcb

- stocklifters (@stocklifters) April 30, 2026

Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru were bundled out for 155 in 19.2 overs. Devdutt Padikkal led the batting with an innings of 40 off 24 balls, while Romario Shepherd (17), Venkatesh Iyer (12), and Bhuvneshwar Kumar made useful contributions in the lower order but failed to take the team to a competitive finish.

For the Gujarat Titans, Arshad Khan led the batting with figures of 3/22 at an economy rate of 6.60 in 6.2 overs. Jason Holder (2/29) and Rashid Khan (2/19) also chipped in with two wickets each, as GT tightened their grip on the contest with a disciplined bowling effort.

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