Watch: "Hit it out of Guwahati" -Virat Kohli mocks Romario Shepherd with West Indian accent ahead of RR vs RCB IPL 2026 clash

Legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli created a light and fun moment during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s practice session ahead of their match against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2026. He was seen joking with teammate Romario Shepherd and copying a West Indian accent, which made everyone smile.

The moment happened during net practice when Shepherd hit a powerful shot. Kohli reacted in a playful way and spoke in a Caribbean-style accent, adding humour to the session. The video of this moment was shared online and quickly became popular among fans.

These small moments show a good team environment in the RCB camp. As they get ready to face the Rajasthan Royals, the players look relaxed and confident. This positive mood can help the team perform well in the upcoming match.

Watch the special video here:

Kohli’s playful moment lights up RCB training session

During a training session at the ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Romario Shepherd hit a huge six that struck the dressing room window. Virat Kohli, who was standing nearby, reacted in a funny way. He joked in a Caribbean-style accent and said the shot was “not long enough,” asking Shepherd to hit it out of Guwahati. The moment was captured on video and quickly went viral.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have started the Indian Premier League 2026 season strongly as defending champions. They have won both of their matches so far and looked confident as a team. Because of their strong performances, they have not needed much contribution from Shepherd with the bat yet.

Kohli has also been in good form this season. He played an important innings in the run chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad and helped his team win. He also made a quick and useful contribution against Chennai Super Kings, where RCB secured a 27-run victory.

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RR and RCB set for high-stakes clash in Guwahati

A big match is set to take place as Rajasthan Royals face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 16 of the Indian Premier League 2026. The game will be played on Friday, April 10, at the ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Both teams are in strong form and undefeated, making this an exciting contest.

Rajasthan Royals have started the season in excellent form. They first defeated the Chennai Super Kings, then secured a comfortable win against the Gujarat Titans. In their latest match, they beat the Mumbai Indians, another strong team, showing their intent to fight for the title this season. The 2008 champions look confident and focused on winning their second IPL trophy.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have also looked very strong this season. They began with a win against Sunrisers Hyderabad and then defeated Chennai Super Kings in an important match. Under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, the team has shown good balance and confidence. In this match, RCB will aim to win their third game in a row and also end the Rajasthan Royals’ winning run.

Fans react as Virat Kohli’s ‘West Indian accent’ joke for Romario Shepherd goes viral

Fans reacted strongly after Virat Kohli was seen hilariously mocking Romario Shepherd with a West Indian accent during a practice session. The video quickly went viral on social media, with many fans enjoying Kohli’s playful and fun side.

Here is how the netizens reacted: