Ravi Shastri trolled mercilessly after awkward toss blunder with Shubman Gill in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1
Ravi Shastri faced backlash on social media after a blunder during the toss presentation for IPL 2026 Qualifier 1. Despite Shubman Gill announcing that Gujarat Titans would bowl first, Shastri mistakenly asked for the decision again. Additionally, he incorrectly stated that Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished the league stage with 20 points instead of 18.
- ▪Ravi Shastri hosted the toss for IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans.
- ▪Shubman Gill announced that Gujarat Titans would bowl first, but Shastri asked for the decision again.
- ▪Shastri mistakenly claimed RCB had 20 points instead of the correct 18 points.
- ▪RCB went on to win the match, scoring 254 runs and bowling out Gujarat Titans for 162.
- ▪This incident led to a flurry of memes and jokes on social media about Shastri.
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