Fans brutally troll Shivam Dube for dropping Virat Kohli’s catch during RCB vs CSK clash at IPL 2026

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The 11th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has already delivered a moment of high drama at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are locking horns with arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK). After winning the toss, CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad opted to field first, hoping to restrict RCB on a batting-friendly surface.

With expectations soaring around former RCB captain Virat Kohli, fans were anticipating a classic knock. However, what followed was a mix of chaos, drama, and redemption that quickly became the talking point of the match.

The drama unfolded in just the third over of the innings when CSK pacer Khaleel Ahmed induced a mistimed lofted shot from Kohli. The ball went high towards long-on, where Shivam Dube was perfectly positioned to complete what looked like a straightforward catch.

In a surprising turn, Dube fumbled the chance and dropped the sitter, handing Kohli a lifeline when he was on just 7 runs. The moment instantly stunned players and fans alike, as dropping a batter of Kohli’s calibre is often seen as a costly mistake in T20 cricket.

Adding to the drama, cameras repeatedly focused on Kohli’s wife and Bollywood diva Anushka Sharma in the stands, whose shocked reaction quickly went viral across social media platforms.

Despite the early reprieve, Kohli could not convert the opportunity into a big innings. In the fifth over, CSK found redemption as young pacer Anshul Kamboj forced another aerial mistake from the RCB star.

This time, Dube made no mistake in the field, safely completing the catch to dismiss Kohli for 28 runs off 18 balls. While the wicket brought relief to CSK, it also highlighted how quickly fortunes can swing in a game of T20 cricket.

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Although Dube eventually made amends, his earlier drop did not go unnoticed. Fans took to social media in large numbers, criticising the all-rounder for what many described as an “unacceptable error” at the highest level.

Memes and reactions flooded timelines within minutes, with several users pointing out how giving Kohli a “second life” could have proved disastrous. Others, however, acknowledged Dube’s comeback effort, noting that his catch to dismiss Kohli helped balance the scales.

release dube asap he looks uninterested

— varshu. (@Ssssssssssshhu) April 5, 2026

Shivam Dube's lack of fielding ability doesn't get much attention.. he is so slow. And never takes risks while fielding in the deep

— Ramesh (@rmshnt27) April 5, 2026

Dube probably dropped the match only 😭

— 𔓘 (@snuggledpuff) April 5, 2026

Dube wants to be an impact player, no interest to improve himself in fielding..We will lose tonight also, and he will shamelessly comeback next match too..

— STR Stan (@subramaniandeva) April 5, 2026

Dube intentionally dropped Kohli’s catch.

— Harish #TimeTrotter (@harish_484) April 5, 2026

You know Dube is RCB's SPY in CSK camp but you can't prove it

— Shawn Mc Arthur (@Shadow__Bean) April 5, 2026

all this happening bc dube dropped that fckin catch

— s. (@sunsaathiyax) April 5, 2026

Just when I thought we were doing good in the field… who tf stopped playing dube as impact player man

— t (@messiornone) April 5, 2026

Tactical drop by clutchgod Dube ? 🔥🔥🔥

— Nostalgia Merchant 😋 (@varun477) April 5, 2026

Dube has always been a liability to our team but nostalgia merchants aren’t ready for that conversation

— Sùjith (@Sk_twitzz) April 5, 2026

Dropped!!Shivam Dube you my boy big RESPECT #RCBvsCSK

— 𝑯𝒂𝒔𝒏𝒂𝒊𝒏 (@hasnainhu02) April 5, 2026

We should use DUBE as impact player 😡. He should never be in the field 😢#RCBMatch #RCBvsCSK #ipl2026 #CSK #RCB #Whislepodu

— Social Master (@Raj03003026) April 5, 2026

Dube, i have no words, Never let him field. WTF man.

— Sergio (@SergioCulerCSK) April 5, 2026

Our bowlers are literally put their body on the line and this guy man. I can't get enough of ranting about that catch drop. Dube brother. WTF

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) April 5, 2026

Dube at mid on while Sarfaraz, Mhatre are standing in gully nad covers CSK can't afford to have him there.

— Sujith V (@Sujith1727) April 5, 2026

Dube 😢

— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) April 5, 2026

Dube is one of the worst fielders I have ever seen.

You can't be this bad in the field. Embarrassing.

— Geopolitik (@geopolitiik) April 5, 2026

Feel for Khaleel. Dube ruined his entire hardwork. He was bowling really well

— Snap (@ObsessionSnap) April 5, 2026

I dont know why we use Dube the Fielder. Man causally goes for the ball. Making single’s into two’s and not even trying catches. I would love atleast a try.

— Badri Dhoni (@badridhoni_) April 5, 2026

Adei Dube 😬😬 Covered all the ground to just drop it.

— Haricharan Pudipeddi (@pudiharicharan) April 5, 2026

Was 100% sure Dube will drop that. Keeping the worst fielder at mid on 🤦

— Anurag™ (@Samsoncentral) April 5, 2026

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