Watch- Devdutt Padikkal Takes Virat Kohli’s Revenge From Jason Holder – Devdutt Padikkal Mimics Jason Holder’s Celebration After Virat Kohli Wicket
A Thrilling Clash in Dharamsala
Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced one of their greatest IPL playoff performances as they crushed Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 at Dharamsala. The batting lineup of Bengaluru completely dismantled the Gujarat bowling attack, with skipper Rajat Patidar smashing an unbeaten 93 off just 33 deliveries to propel his side to a massive 254/5. While the match was already filled with sixes, wickets, and highly dramatic moments, it was an exchange between Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, and Jason Holder that grabbed major attention online.
What started with Holder’s aggressive celebration after dismissing Kohli eventually ended with Padikkal giving the Gujarat Titans all-rounder a perfect response during the second innings. This moment quickly became the talk of the town among cricket enthusiasts globally.
The Drama: Holder Dismisses Kohli
Virat Kohli looked in sublime touch during his 25-ball 43, which included five boundaries and a six. Alongside Devdutt Padikkal, he helped Bengaluru race to 93 inside nine overs after Venkatesh Iyer’s explosive cameo at the top of the order. The momentum was firmly with Bengaluru, and Gujarat desperately needed a breakthrough to stem the flow of runs.
Jason Holder managed to provide Gujarat with that much-needed breakthrough in the ninth over. Holder bowled a sharp short ball that Kohli appeared to misjudge completely. Instead of playing a controlled cut shot, Kohli attempted an awkward hook shot but only managed to get a bottom edge onto the stumps. The dismissal ended a dangerous innings just when Kohli looked set for another big score.
What followed immediately after the wicket became one of the biggest talking points of the night. Holder celebrated aggressively in front of Kohli and even performed a jogging-style run-away gesture while sending the former Bengaluru captain back to the pavilion. The animated celebration did not go unnoticed by the Bengaluru dugout.
The Revenge: Padikkal Mimics Holder
The revenge moment arrived during Gujarat Titans’ disastrous chase of 255. Gujarat were already collapsing under immense scoreboard pressure when Rasikh Salam dismissed Jason Holder for a three-ball duck in the sixth over. The dismissal triggered an instant reaction from the Bengaluru fielders.
As soon as Holder’s wicket fell, Devdutt Padikkal instantly recreated the exact same jogging celebration that Holder had performed earlier after Kohli’s dismissal. Padikkal sprinted towards his teammates while mimicking the celebration in a direct response to Holder’s earlier antics. The gesture quickly went viral across social media, with fans calling it the perfect revenge for Kohli’s wicket.
Padikkal’s Valuable Contribution
Apart from the viral celebration moment, Padikkal also played a vital role with the bat for Bengaluru. The stylish left-hander smashed 30 runs off just 19 deliveries at a strike rate of 157.89. He attacked from the beginning and stitched together a rapid 72-run stand with Kohli for the second wicket.
His aggressive approach ensured Bengaluru maintained pressure on the Gujarat bowlers throughout the powerplay. Although Holder eventually dismissed Padikkal as well, the damage had already been done by the Bengaluru top order before Rajat Patidar completely took over the innings to finish with a flourish.
Bengaluru Completely Outclass Gujarat Titans
After posting the highest-ever total in IPL playoff history, Bengaluru’s bowlers ensured there would be no comeback for Gujarat Titans. Jacob Duffy struck early with the bizarre hit-wicket dismissal of Sai Sudharsan before Bhuvneshwar Kumar removed Shubman Gill cheaply.
Rasikh Salam then delivered a sensational over that dismissed Nishant Sindhu and Jason Holder, reducing Gujarat to a precarious 51/5 inside the powerplay. Gujarat Titans were eventually bowled out for 162 in 19.3 overs as Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into the IPL 2026 Final with a commanding 92-run victory.
