Watch: Virat Kohli’s lift moments go viral before Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad clash in Indian Premier League 2026

The former captain of the Indian cricket team and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Virat Kohli, was seen to be enjoying his time as his video of being in the lift went viral in the social media platforms. In his first practice session, he has made it clear that the opposition teams would go hard against them with new plans and tactics as they enter the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as the defending champions. 

Kohli ended up the previous edition of the event with 657 runs in 15 innings at an average of 54.75 with the help of 144.71 with the help of eight half-centuries at the best score of unbeaten 73 runs. He was superb at the opening spot for the RCB side as they made some brisky starts inside the powerplay. 

Virat Kohli’s viral lift moments ahead of big clash

The Delhi-born entered the lift with full swag and energy as the hidden camera caught him inside the lift. Virat Kohli entered the lift and press the button with two stars ,which indicates their aim to win the successive title of the event. Meanwhile, once the door closed, the right-handed batter looked at the mirror and tried a few ways to gyms to do the workload. 

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That was a crazy scene as the 37-year-old later tried a few of his cricketing shots with the imaginary bat as he flicked the leg sided delivery on the leg side before trying his benchmark cover-drive, which was fabulous to see. He was smiling at something before relazing that he was under the observation of the camera. 

The batter ended up taking the camera out by the time he left the lift. 

Why RCB vs SRH is a key match in IPL 2026

 The IPL 2026 campaign will begin beteween the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 28 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The ground will be hosting its first game after a long break due to being close for the people being died at the stampede case in their trophy celebration. 

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Both sides will want to start on a winning note and make a strong start to the event. This game will be see Ishan Kishan making his debut as the IPL captain with the fans being prepared for the rain of sixes. 

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