Virat Kohli (Videos)
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli on Wednesday produced one of his most complete T20 knocks in recent memory as he smashed an unbeaten 105 off 60 balls to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. But alongside the century, it was Kohli’s animated conversation that caught the attention of Manish online.Chasing 193 in Raipur, Kohli appeared completely in rhythm after a lean patch that included two consecutive ducks. Between deliveries, he was heard joking with Pandey about attempting unorthodox moves.“Haan, abhi maarunga dekh,” Kohli said, signaling the shot from the ramp. He then added with a laugh, “Ab toh India ke liye thodi na khelna hai, ab toh har shot lagega,” drawing smiles from Pandey. The light-hearted exchange quickly went viral, with fans sharing clips of Kohli’s playful side amid the high-pressure chase.WATCH:
Kohli’s century propels RCB to the top spot
The RCB talisman looked completely in control throughout the innings and timed the acceleration perfectly. He scored his ninth IPL hundred and in the process became the first Indian batsman to cross 14,000 runs in T20 cricket.Kohli achieved the milestone with his 78th run of the innings and also became the fastest player to 14,000 T20 runs as he reached the mark in 409 innings, beating the previous record held by Chris Gayle.He now joins an elite list alongside Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Alex Hales, David Warner and Jos Buttler.Reunion and reminderThe exchange between Kohli and Pandey brought a certain nostalgia, with the pair sharing the dressing room during India’s U19 World Cup triumph in 2008. Pandey also had his own moment in the match when he took a stunning diving catch to dismiss Tim David late in the innings.But the night belonged to Kohli. After four games without a half-century, the RCB star knocked in a statement, returning the defending champions to the top of the table and pushing KKR closer to elimination.
