Watch: Dinesh Karthik Furious at Umpire for Picking Up Rajat Patidar’s Water Bottle During IPL 2026

April 04, 2026: A rather unusual incident occurred during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). RCB mentor and batting coach, Dinesh Karthik, was seen visibly upset with an on-field umpire after the official inadvertently picked up RCB captain Rajat Patidar’s water bottle. Patidar immediately requested his bottle back, and Karthik’s reaction to the situation further highlighted his frustration over the misunderstanding.

Incident During the Drinks Break

The episode unfolded during the first innings at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, while Rajat Patidar and RCB batsman Anuj Padikkal were at the crease. A drinks break was called, during which one of the umpires mistakenly picked up a water bottle intended for the RCB players. Patidar promptly requested the return of his bottle, leading to a brief exchange between him and the umpire.

Dinesh Karthik, who was present on the field along with RCB head coach Andy Flower, intervened and expressed his displeasure at the umpire’s oversight. The incident was captured on camera, and the footage quickly circulated across social media platforms, drawing attention from fans and commentators alike.

दिनेश कार्तिक रजत पाटीदार और देवदत्त पडिक्कल के लिए ड्रिंक्स लेकर आए... अंपायर ने एक ड्रिंक छीन ली 😭

पाटीदार गुस्से से बोले: "वापस करो!" 😂

अंपायर ने उन्हें वापस आते देखा और झट से ड्रिंक लौटा दी 🤣

कार्तिक, एंडी फ्लावर और पाटीदार की प्रतिक्रियाएँ बहुत मज़ेदार थीं 😂 pic.twitter.com/DnE177g1Aw

— ममता ट्राबल (@Mamtasulaniya) April 6, 2026

Upon further clarification, it became evident that the situation was merely a misunderstanding. Typically, umpires have separate drinks assigned to them, but in this instance, the umpire did not realize that the bottle he picked up belonged to the RCB players.

While the incident itself was minor, the reactions of Patidar and Karthik made it appear more significant than it actually was. Fans found the situation amusing, and the video of the episode went viral, generating widespread discussion online.

This incident serves as a reminder of the intensity and passion that surrounds high-profile matches in the IPL, where even small moments on the field can quickly capture public attention.