Watch: Virat Kohli congratulates Suryakumar on his newborn before golden duck in RCB vs MI clash

Royal Challengers Bengaluru returned to winning ways with a thrilling last-ball victory over the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026. Chasing 167, RCB held their nerve in a dramatic finish as Rasikh Salam completed a match-winning double on the final ball to seal a two-wicket win. With the victory, RCB climbed to the top of the league's points table, while MI and LSG were officially knocked out of the playoff race.

During the high-voltage clash, Virat Kohli was seen congratulating Suryakumar Yadav on the field after the MI batter recently became a father. Kohli shared a smile and a few words with his Indian teammate, and the wholesome interaction quickly caught the attention of fans and cameras during the match.

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However, the game soon turned disappointing for Suryakumar. Shortly after the heartwarming exchange, the Mumbai Indians skipper was dismissed for a golden duck, giving RCB an early breakthrough. The contrasting moments between the emotional interaction and SKY’s unfortunate dismissal made the clip widely viral on social media.

Kohli's Heartwarming Newborn Wish for SKY Moments in the RCB vs MI Clash

The viral clip from the RCB vs MI IPL 2026 clash showed Virat Kohli sharing a heartwarming moment with Suryakumar Yadav before he took guard at the crease. In the visuals circulating on social media, Kohli was seen walking towards Suryakumar and saying a few words to congratulate him after the recent arrival of his newborn child.

Moments later, the match took a dramatic turn. Kohli moved into the slip cordon as Suryakumar prepared to face his first delivery from Bhuvneshwar Kumar. SKY edged the ball straight towards second slip, where Kohli dived to his right and completed a stunning catch to dismiss the Mumbai Indians captain for a golden duck.

After taking the catch, Kohli celebrated the wicket with great energy as he sprinted across the ground. Fans on social media found the entire sequence both wholesome and hilarious, while many users also reacted to Suryakumar’s disappointing form during the IPL 2026 season.

Baby News, Golden Duck — The Emotional Contrast Nobody Saw Coming

Suryakumar Yadav and his wife, Devisha Shetty, recently revealed the name of their newborn daughter, “Riddhima,” after the couple welcomed their first child on May 7. Ahead of the crucial IPL 2026 clash against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, fans expected the special moment in his personal life to inspire a strong comeback from the Mumbai Indians batter.

The Indian captain had already been going through a difficult season, scoring only 195 runs in 10 matches before the must-win encounter against RCB in Raipur. With the five-time champions fighting to stay alive in the playoff race, supporters hoped the star batter would finally return to form in one of the biggest matches of the season.

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However, the night turned disappointing for the Mumbai Indians captain. The Indian “360-degree” batter was dismissed for a golden duck against RCB, leaving the blue-and-gold army stunned once again. The emotional contrast between the joyful baby news and his unfortunate dismissal quickly became a major talking point among fans on social media.

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Fans Are Torn Between Tears and Laughter After This Viral Clip

The viral clip featuring Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav during the RCB vs MI clash left fans with mixed emotions on social media. Many viewers first felt emotional after watching Kohli warmly congratulate Suryakumar on becoming a father before the Mumbai Indians batter walked out to bat. However, the mood changed within moments when SKY was dismissed for a golden duck and Kohli himself completed the catch in the slips. Here is how the fans reacted:

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RCB 167/8 (Krunal Pandya 73, Corbin Bosch 4/26) beat MI 166/7 (Tilak Varma 57, Naman Dhir 47, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 4/23) by 2-wickets.