Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli's Playful Rivalry Shines in GT vs RCB Match
Exciting Moments from the GT vs RCB Clash
During the recent match between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 30 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the friendly rivalry between Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli captured the attention of fans worldwide. The Titans triumphed over the defending champions by four wickets, with both players delivering impressive performances with the bat.
A particularly memorable moment occurred in the 13th over of GT's innings when Kohli made a 'snake gesture' towards someone, leading many to speculate it was directed at Gill, as the cameras quickly shifted to the 26-year-old. Social media buzzed with claims that Gill was actually pointing at the scorecard and then at Kohli. Earlier in the match, Kohli had taken a catch to dismiss Gill after he scored a rapid 43 runs off just 18 balls, celebrating the wicket with enthusiasm.
Virat Kohli teased Shubman Gill with a snake gesture, saying, I took your catch and got you dismissed.🐍Gill replied to Kohli, “Check the score you’re the one who’s losing!” 😂 pic.twitter.com/KOFVe4b0Mc
— AurelionCricket (@CricketAurelion) May 1, 2026
Following the match, Kohli and Gill shared a warm hug and engaged in a heartfelt discussion, highlighting their close relationship. Gill has previously expressed that Kohli is a significant inspiration for him, while Kohli has praised Gill's exceptional talent.
In terms of match details, Gill won the toss and opted to bowl first. Kohli provided a strong start for RCB, hitting five boundaries off Kagiso Rabada in the second over. However, Rabada later claimed Kohli's wicket, dismissing him for 28 runs off 13 balls. RCB struggled with their batting, getting bowled out for a mere 155 runs. The Titans successfully chased down the target with 25 balls remaining, marking their second encounter of the season, with RCB having previously won the first match at Chinnaswamy Stadium by five wickets.