Watch: Virat Kohli's Pushpa Dance Lights Up the Internet Before MI vs RCB IPL 2026

Virat Kohli added a filmy twist to IPL 2026 pre-match energy as his Pushpa dance moves were caught on camera ahead of the MI vs RCB clash. The clip spread like wildfire across cricket social media.

Avijit Das
Avijit Das

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Virat Kohli recreating the Pushpa walk during RCB's practice session โ€” IPL 2026 Match 54 pre-match build-up at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium
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The 54th match of IPL 2026 will see Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Mumbai Indians on Sunday, May 10, at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium. The highly anticipated clash is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST and is expected to play a crucial role in the playoff race.

The last time both teams faced each other in IPL 2026, RCB registered an impressive 18-run victory over the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium after successfully defending a massive total of 240 runs. The high-scoring thriller witnessed 462 runs and nine wickets across 40 overs, making it one of the most entertaining matches of the season.

Ahead of the blockbuster encounter, Virat Kohli grabbed attention on social media with his energetic dance moves inspired by the popular Pushpa movie. The viral video quickly became a fan favourite online, adding more excitement and buzz to the much-awaited MI vs RCB rivalry.

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Virat Kohli's Pushpa Dance Goes Viral Before MI vs RCB IPL 2026

The viral moment took place during one of RCB's practice sessions ahead of their important IPL 2026 clash against the Mumbai Indians. In the now-popular video circulating on social media, Virat Kohli was seen recreating funny and energetic dance-style movements inspired by the popular Pushpa movie.

The RCB opener appeared to be in a relaxed and playful mood during the training session, entertaining teammates and support staff with his expressions and unusual walk. Several RCB players, including Krunal Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, were seen laughing at the light-hearted moment, while the support staff also enjoyed the fun atmosphere created by the former India captain.

The clip quickly went viral across social media platforms, with fans praising Kohli’s energetic personality and fun-loving nature away from the pressure of competitive cricket. The moment has added even more excitement ahead of the much-awaited MI vs RCB IPL 2026 clash.

Inside the Viral Clip That Stopped the Internet Before MI vs RCB

The viral clip that took over social media ahead of the high-voltage IPL clash was inspired by the movie Pushpa, starring South Indian superstar Allu Arjun. One of the most famous parts of the movie is Pushpa’s unique walking style, which became hugely popular among fans across India.

During the practice session, Virat Kohli was seen recreating the iconic “Pushpa walk” in a fun and playful manner. As soon as the video appeared online, fans started widely sharing the clip across X and Instagram, with many praising Kohli for his love for cinema and entertainment beyond cricket.

The moment quickly became a fan favourite, with several social media users joking that Kohli had turned into a big fan of Allu Arjun. The light-hearted video added more excitement and entertainment ahead of the much-awaited MI vs RCB IPL 2026 Match showdown.

See also -RCB vs MI Match Prediction — Who Will Win IPL 2026 Match 54? RCB vs MI

Cricket Twitter Reacts — Kohli's Dance Adds More Fire To MI vs RCB

The viral dance clip of Virat Kohli quickly took over Cricket Twitter ahead of the blockbuster IPL 2026 clash between the RCB and MI. Fans flooded social media with memes, funny reactions, and edited videos after Kohli recreated the famous “Pushpa walk” during RCB’s practice session. Here is how the netizens reacted:

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