Virat Kohli attacks Rohit Sharma during RCB vs MI Clash match (Screenshots)
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma once again gave fans a meaningful moment during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s thrilling IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians on Sunday, proving that even in the midst of a tough contest, the bond between Indian cricket’s biggest stars remains strong.The light exchange happened while Kohli was batting and Rohit was on the field in the second over. In a clip that went viral on social media, Kohli was seen walking towards Rohit for a short chat.
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While the exact words were not clear, the chat ended with Rohit bursting into laughter, instantly delighting fans online.He watches:
The moment stood out because the match itself was full of pressure from start to finish.
With the playoff hopes on the line for Mumbai Indians and RCB to stay at the top of the standings, emotions were running high throughout the match. However, Kohli and Rohit managed to share a relaxed and friendly interaction amidst all the tension.On the field, Mumbai Indians had a tough start after being asked to bat first, falling to 28/3 inside the opening three. Tilak Varma played a crucial knock of 57 while Nauman Dhir added 47, and together they rebuilt the innings with an 82-run partnership. but,
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A brilliant spell of 4/23 prevented MI from posting a larger total as they finished on 166/7.
RCB’s chase was equally exciting. Krunal Pandya kept the innings alive with a battling 73 off 46 balls, but the match dragged on until the end with Bengaluru needing 15 runs off six balls.That’s when Bhuvneshwar Kumar turned into the match-winner once again, smashing a crucial six before Rasikh Salam Dar scored the winning runs off the final ball to seal a stunning double-run win.The defeat officially knocked Mumbai Indians out of the play-off race, while RCB climbed to the top of the points table. But amidst all the drama, it was the cheerful conversation between Kohli and Rohit that gave fans one of the most memorable moments of the night.