Mohammad Kaif highlighted how "costly" it is to give a life to a player of Virat Kohli’s caliber after Washington Sundar dropped a regulation catch during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Gujarat Titans (GT) match on April 24, 2026. Kaif noted that in a run-chase, especially at a ground like the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, dropping Kohli on a duck is often a match-defining mistake.
“Catch nhi yeh apne 2 points rcb ke jeb mai daldiya”(not a catch, these are two points you have given to RCB), the commentator said.
Kaif remarked that the drop in the first over would "prove very costly" and could be the "difference between victory and defeat".He stated, "It's very difficult to drop Virat Kohli," referring to the mental pressure and the high price opponents pay when they fail to take such chances.Kaif highlighted Kohli's exceptional record in white-ball cricket, specifically his ability to chase targets and finish matches. Kohli capitalized on the reprieve, smashing 81 off 44 balls to lead RCB to a 5-wicket victory.
On the third ball of the match, Kohli flicked a delivery from Mohammad Siraj (bowling to RCB) to short mid-wicket, where Sundar (playing for Gujarat Titans) dropped a regulation catch when Kohli was on 0.Following the win, Kaif used his social media to defend Kohli’s form, listing his recent scores to mock those who claimed he was "finished".
How'd we all failed to hype this goated moment from yesterday's match?😭 When kohki's catch got dropped Mohammad Kaif on commentary already said that “ catch nhi yeh apne 2 points rcb ke jeb mai daldiya” Insane epitome of kohli's aura and importance while chase. pic.twitter.com/JiDq6di5PT
— U' (@toxifyxe) April 25, 2026
RCB secures 5-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a commanding 5-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 24, 2026. After being dropped on 0 by Washington Sundar in the first over, Kohli smashed 81 off 44 balls. He became the first player in IPL history to hit 800 fours during this innings.Devdutt Padikkal played a vital role, scoring 55 off 27 balls in a 115-run second-wicket partnership with Kohli.
Earlier, Sai Sudharsan struck a brilliant 100 off 58 balls, becoming the fastest player to reach 2,000 IPL runs (47 innings). With this win, RCB climbed to 2nd place on the IPL 2026 points table with 10 points from 7 matches.
