Washington Sundar survived a controversial catch decision after the third umpire ruled Jordan Cox’s diving catch not out.
In the ongoing IPL 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, a tense moment occured when Washington Sundar survived a controversial catch decision in the 10th over.
Jacob Duffy tested Sundar with a sharp short ball on middle and leg at 9.6 overs. Sundar attempted a hook shot but only managed a top edge towards fine leg. Jordan Cox quickly sprinted forward and completed a diving catch, prompting immediate celebrations from the RCB players. Sundar had already started walking back before the third umpire intervened for a review.
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Replays later showed the ball slipping slightly through Cox’s hands and making contact with the ground during the dive. The third umpire ruled the batter not out, with loud celebrations from the Gujarat Titans fans inside the stadium.
RCB captain Rajat Patidar looked visibly disappointed after the decision flashed on the big screen in Ahmedabad.
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Earlier, RCB won the toss and opted to bowl in the summit clash. Gujarat Titans have found themselves in trouble early, losing four key wickets, Shubman Gill (10), Sai Sudharsan (12), Nishant Sindhu (20), and Jos Buttler (19), failing to kick on after starts. RCB’s bowling attack has been remarkably tight, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar and Krunal Pandya each claiming a wicket at miserly economy rates.
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However, GT aren’t done yet. At the time of writing, Washington Sundar (19*) and the explosive Mohd Arshad Khan (14* off just 4 balls, 2 sixes) are building dangerous momentum in the death overs. GT will need a late knock to set RCB a challenging target in this final.
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