RCB's Rajat Patidar Reacts to Umpire Mix-Up Amid IPL Victory
RCB Captain Rajat Patidar Fumes At Umpire, Drinks Mix-Up Leaves Fans ROFL
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured their second consecutive win in IPL 2026, defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 43 runs. A humorous incident involving captain Rajat Patidar and an umpire during a drinks break went viral, showcasing the lighter side of the match. Tim David's explosive 70 runs helped RCB post a formidable total of 250 runs.
- 01RCB defeated CSK by 43 runs in IPL 2026.
- 02Tim David scored an impressive 70 runs off 25 balls.
- 03Rajat Patidar confronted an umpire over a drinks mix-up.
- 04Krunal Pandya took 2 wickets for 36 runs in his spell.
- 05This victory places RCB at the top of the points table.
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In a thrilling encounter, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) continued their strong start in IPL 2026 by defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 43 runs. Batting first, RCB posted a massive total of 250 runs for 3 wickets, thanks to Tim David's explosive performance, scoring 70 runs off just 25 balls. CSK struggled in response, being bowled out for 207 runs, marking their third consecutive defeat of the season. A lighthearted moment occurred during a drinks break when RCB captain Rajat Patidar confronted an umpire who mistakenly took a sip from his drink. Patidar later praised Tim David as one of the best finishers in the game and highlighted Krunal Pandya's impressive bowling, which helped secure the win. This victory elevates RCB to the top of the IPL points table.
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