A wonderful moment on the field Jason Holder Royal Challengers Bengaluru turned into a heated debate questioning the following decision. Rajat PatidarTermination of. The episode unfolded when Arshad Khan hit a short ball and Patidar went for the pull, only to get a top edge towards deep backward square leg. Holder, posted in the deep, raced forward to his right and took a sharp low catch while diving forward. It was a brilliant moment, which can easily be counted among the best catches of IPL 2026. However, the drama did not end there. Several RCB players immediately raised concerns, suggesting that the holder did not have full control and the ball could have touched the ground while diving. The umpires, after a short check, gave the decision in favor of the catch. This decision did not go down well with the RCB camp. Head coach Andy Flower was seen in a heated argument with the fourth umpire, who was demanding an explanation for the decision. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli He looked visibly frustrated near the boundary ropes, suggesting that the holder’s hand could graze the turf while completing the catch. The termination came at a critical juncture. After the initial setback, Patidar and Devdut Padikal took the innings forward with a quick stand of 44 runs. Kagiso Rabada had earlier removed Kohli for 28 runs despite the RCB star hitting him for five boundaries in an over, while Jacob Bethel fell cheaply. With Gujarat electing to bowl first, Holder’s effort not only broke a crucial partnership but changed the momentum, even as the debate surrounding the catch continued.
