Virat Kohli does Cristiano Ronaldo's SIUUU celebration after RCB reach IPL 2026 Final — Watch the Video

Moments after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) qualified for their second successive final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2026, thanks to the 92-run win over the Gujarat Titans (GT) during the first qualifier in Dharamsala, Virat Kohli copied the ‘SIUUU’ celebration of Cristiano Ronaldo.          

Kohli enjoyed the moment so much as they bundled out the Shubman Gill-led side for just 162 runs in 19.3 overs after posting the highest score of the IPL Playoffs, which was 254/5 with the RCB captain, Rajat Patidar, nailing a terrific knock of 93 runs off 33 balls, with the help of some tremendous shots around the park. 

How did Virat Kohli do the SIUUU celebration? The moment RCB qualified for IPL 2026 Final at Dharamsala

The Delhi-born recreated the iconic celebration during Gujarat’s poor batting performance during the power play, where they lost five wickets inside the first overs. They were reduced to 51/5 as none of the batters from the top seven could cross the 30-run mark in the scorecard.

Watch Virat Kohli's SIUUU celebration- 

There is no secret that Virat Kohli idolizes the most famous footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, a lot for his attitude of never giving up. And after the end of the first qualifier, the Indian star showed his true admiration towards the Portuguese icon as he imitated the renowned ‘SIUUU’ celebration at the boundary rope.

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In a short time, as expected, the video went viral on social media platforms. The defending champions qualified for the IPL 2026 final, which takes place on May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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It’s well documented how much Kohli admires Ronaldo due to the latter’s relentless work ethic, unmatched drive, and ability to overcome outside pressure. The former has drawn inspiration from the dedication of the footballer, recognizing him as the ultimate example of how sheer hard work and self-belief can bring greatness in an athlete.  

The former Indian cricket captain has overcome several challenges in the game under pressure, which is quite equal to Ronaldo, making him a more relatable and inspiring figure in the game.

Kohli also loves Ronaldo’s ability to deflect the outside noise from the critics, showing up the passion and aggression.

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The right-handed batter has smashed 600 runs in 15 innings of the IPL 2026 at an average of 50 and a blistering strike rate of 164.38, thanks to four half-centuries and one century at the best score of unbeaten 105 runs against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Raipur.

RCB fans' reaction to Kohli's SIUUU moment is everything — watch social media go wild

The fans of the Bengaluru franchise and Kohli have enjoyed the SIUUU moment of Kohli as they went wild around the social media platforms-