Controversial Third Umpire Decision Frustrates RCB Captain in IPL Final
Rajat Patidar fumes as third umpire denies RCB big wicket in IPL Final
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Rajat Patidar, captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), expressed frustration after a third-umpire decision allowed Gujarat Titans' Washington Sundar to remain not out during the IPL 2026 final. This decision came after RCB had a strong start, dismissing two key Gujarat batsmen early in the match.
- 01RCB captain Rajat Patidar was visibly frustrated by a controversial third-umpire decision during the IPL 2026 final.
- 02Washington Sundar was ruled not out after a catch by Jordan Cox was deemed inconclusive by the third umpire.
- 03RCB had a strong start, dismissing Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan early in the match, putting them in control.
- 04The decision was particularly frustrating for RCB given Gujarat's reliance on their top order, with both Gill and Sudharsan having scored over 700 runs in the season.
- 05Patidar sought clarification from the on-field umpire regarding the decision, indicating his strong disagreement.
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In the IPL 2026 final held in Ahmedabad, Rajat Patidar, captain of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), expressed his frustration over a contentious third-umpire decision that allowed Gujarat Titans' Washington Sundar to remain not out. The incident occurred after RCB had made a strong start, dismissing Gujarat's top batsmen, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, early in the match. Jacob Duffy's delivery induced a mistimed pull shot from Sundar, leading to a catch by Jordan Cox that was initially celebrated by RCB. However, upon review, the third umpire ruled Sundar not out, citing insufficient evidence to confirm a clean catch. This decision was met with discontent from Patidar, who engaged in a lengthy discussion with the on-field umpire to understand the reasoning behind it. The ruling was particularly pivotal as it offered Gujarat a chance to recover, having relied heavily on their top order throughout the tournament.
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The decision could affect RCB's performance and morale in the final match, potentially altering the game's outcome.
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