An event that occurred just after the IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad made headlines online when Virat Kohli was seen passing Travis Head at the handshake line without exchanging a handshake.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad came up trumps in their crucial match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ongoing IPL 2026 season. Both teams put up a commendable show, but the Sunrisers proved to be better at the critical junctures of the game. This loss added more pressure to the Bengaluru-based side as the competition heads towards the playoffs.
Virat Kohli’s Travis Head Moment Goes Viral
In the clip, which circulated widely on the internet, Virat Kohli is seen passing by Head at the handshake line after the match had concluded. Fans were left wondering whether the Indian skipper intentionally did not shake hands with the Australian batter.
Fans Split On The Event
It did not take long before Twitter divided into two camps regarding the event. There were those who lambasted Virat Kohli and said that his behavior was unsportsmanlike while there were others who backed Kohli because such scenes happen very often. Many fans compared the event to the rising rivalry between Kohli and Head after the last few high-profile international games between both sides.
Travis Head Maintained Form
Travis Head put in yet another brilliant show as he continues to dominate for Sunrisers Hyderabad. It was Head’s batting that added the needed pressure on the RCB bowlers. Travis Head remains one of the most dangerous players playing in IPL 2026 for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Social Media Swamped By Memes
It was not long before the internet swarmed with memes, theories and fan reaction posts about the incident. While some referred to it as the “Royal Ignore” moment, others went ahead to make memes.
