Gujarat Titans player Jason Holder’s catch to remove RCB’s Rajat Patidar during their IPL 2026 match on Thursday triggered huge controversy. Patidar top-edged Arshad Khan’s short ball high in the air, and Holder ran to his right from deep backward square leg to take a stunning diving catch.

After the game, Holder gave details of the catch. He said, “I did see him (Rabada), hoping I didn’t run into him. I had an eye on him. My biggest thing was to get there. I welcomed it as it came. Just happy to hold on to the chance and happy to help the team win.”

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However, Jason Holder was adjudged Player of the Match, having returned figures of 2/29 in his quota of four overs. He also grabbed a total of three catches.

“It was one of those nights. The energy was quite high and credit to KG (Kagiso Rabada) and (Mohammed) Siraj for bowling in the powerplay that well,” Holder said. “The way this franchise operates is very nice. It’s about having an open mind and being switched on and being able to execute,” he added.