Watch: “Kohli ko bowling do!” – Virat Kohli’s hilarious reaction to fans’ chant goes viral in IPL 2026 vs CSK

The clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings in the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium was quite exhilarating. The stadium had a very large crowd, which made the atmosphere electrifying. And the game was intense. It was indeed one of the biggest battles of IPL 2026, where both the teams had to do well.

A light moment took everyone’s attention during the game. As CSK was having a tough time pursuing, the crowd started yelling, "Kohli ko bowling do! Kohli ko bowling do!" The chant rapidly went around the stadium and grew louder with every second.

Virat Kohli, while fielding near the boundary saw the fans and his funny response broke out. He gave a broad smile, shook his head and made signs that he wouldn't be bowling. He even pointed towards the main bowlers and folded his hands jokingly, which made the crowd cheer even more.

Fans chant for Kohli to bowl during high-voltage clash

As CSK struggled to keep pace with a big target, a section of the crowd began a rhythmic chant that soon spread across the stadium: “Kohli ko bowling do! Kohli ko bowling do!” The moment quickly became one of the highlights of the match. Fans were clearly enjoying the situation and wanted to see Kohli bowl for fun.

Hearing the loud chants, Kohli, who was standing at long-on, broke into a big smile. Instead of ignoring it, he gave a funny reaction that went viral on social media. He pointed to his back and legs, shook his head, and gestured towards bowlers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jacob Duffy, as if saying he is no longer bowling.

Watch the video here

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RCB defeat CSK in southern derby in IPL 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered a strong 43-run win over Chennai Super Kings in this match. Batting first, RCB scored a huge 250/3 in 20 overs. Phil Salt gave a good start with 46 runs, while Virat Kohli added 28. Devdutt Padikkal scored a solid 50, and then Rajat Patidar (48*) and Tim David (70*) finished strongly with a brilliant 99-run partnership.

During the innings, CSK lost the wickets very early and remained under pressure. Sarfaraz Khan in a quick attack tried to restore the things and a few players contributed too. But RCB bowlers were able to keep control and not let CSK get close. At last CSK were limited to 207 giving RCB an easy win.

RCB’s good show helped them maintain their good start in the IPL 2026. Meanwhile, CSK are struggling at the bottom of the table following three successive defeats.

Fans love the light-hearted moment in intense IPL 2026 game

Here is how fans react, as many enjoyed Kohli’s funny reaction and called it one of the most entertaining moments of the match, showing the fun side of cricket even in a high-pressure game.