NEW DELHI: The friendship between India batting star Virat Kohli and pacer Ishant Sharma is well-known. Having performed collectively since their childhood days in Delhi and later for India, the duo share a long-standing bond. Each time they meet, it brings again fond recollections. Through the IPL 2026 conflict between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, the 2 had been seen catching up, sharing a heat hug, cracking jokes and having fun with a light-hearted second.In a video that has gone viral on social media, Ishant, sporting a bib over his Gujarat Titans jersey, may be seen standing alongside Kohli close to the boundary ropes. The 2 had been engaged in a cheerful dialog, laughing and joking round.Ishant is a part of the Gujarat Titans setup, whereas Kohli continues to symbolize RCB in IPL 2026.Nevertheless, the match additionally witnessed a dramatic and controversial second with Kohli on the centre of it. He was seen questioning the fourth umpire after a contentious catch by Jason Holder led to the dismissal of RCB captain Rajat Patidar.The incident occurred at an important stage of the primary innings when RCB had been seeking to construct a stable platform.Within the eighth over, Patidar, batting on 19, tried a pull shot to speed up the scoring. Holder reacted rapidly, diving ahead to finish a low catch, whereas Kagiso Rabada additionally closed in, almost leading to a collision between the 2 fielders.Replays appeared inconclusive on whether or not the ball had touched the bottom. Regardless of the uncertainty, the third umpire upheld the choice after assessment, and Patidar was given out.The decision left Kohli and the RCB camp visibly sad at a key second within the match.Gujarat Titans finally sealed a tense four-wicket win over defending champions RCB.GT bowled RCB out for 155 in 19.2 overs earlier than chasing down the goal in 15.5 overs. Shubman Gill (43 off 18), Jos Buttler (39 off 19) and Rahul Tewatia (27* off 17) led the cost with the bat.Regardless of the loss, RCB remained second on the factors desk with 12 factors, whereas Gujarat Titans stayed fifth however moved to 10 factors with the win.