Watch: Virat Kohli’s ‘katora haircut’ reaction goes viral ahead of RR vs RCB IPL 2026 clash

Before the big IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Virat Kohli gave fans a fun and memorable moment. During an RCB event, he was shown his childhood photos. In one picture, the star batter saw his five-year-old haircut, which looked embarrassing to him. As soon as he saw it, Kohli laughed and even said “katora haircut,” making everyone around him laugh too.

He looked surprised and a bit shy, but he kept smiling throughout. Kohli also joked about his haircut and how he looked as a child. Fans really enjoyed this simple and honest reaction. It showed a lighter and more playful side of him, not just the serious cricketer seen on the field.

The moment quickly went viral just before the RR vs RCB match. Fans are now even more excited, not only for the game but also to see Kohli in action. From a young boy with a simple haircut to one of the biggest stars in cricket, his journey continues to inspire many.

Watch the special video here:

Kohli left in splits after seeing old childhood photos

Virat Kohli was left in splits after seeing his childhood photos during an ad shoot for Nothing India mobiles. In the video, Kohli was joined by Venkatesh Iyer and Devdutt Padikkal as they looked at their old pictures on a Nothing phone. When Kohli opened his first photo, fans noticed a pose similar to Raju from the Hera Pheri movie, which made everyone burst into laughter.

Reacting to the image, Kohli smiled and referred to his hairstyle as a “katora haircut.” His candid and humorous reaction quickly became the highlight of the video. The clip also featured childhood photos of Venkatesh Iyer and Devdutt Padikkal, adding to the light-hearted and nostalgic mood.

Another picture showed a young Kohli with Ishant Sharma and Sumit Sharma. Dressed in a denim jacket, Kohli looked stylish, possibly from his early cricket days. The video also included a photo of a young Padikkal with Kohli, where Padikkal joked that it was “one of my great achievements,” bringing the clip to a cheerful end.

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RCB set to take on Rajasthan Royals in upcoming IPL 2026 clash

Two in-form teams, Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), will face each other at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Match No. 16 of the Indian Premier League on Friday, April 10. Both sides have started the season well, making this an exciting contest.

Rajasthan Royals are currently at the top of the points table. They have won all three of their matches so far, against Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have also shown good form, winning their last two matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings.

Both teams have strong batting line-ups, which could make this a high-scoring game. Rajasthan’s bowling unit looks slightly more balanced. The fast bowlers from both teams are experienced and dangerous with the new ball. Jacob Duffy and Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead the attack for RCB, while Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger will do the same for Rajasthan.

Fans react as Kohli’s  reaction goes viral

Fans reacted strongly as Virat Kohli’s reaction quickly went viral on social media. Many fans found the moment funny and relatable, especially when he laughed at his “katora haircut.” Social media was filled with comments, memes, and posts praising his honest and light-hearted reaction.