Virat Kohli shared a touching moment with Krunal Pandya’s son after RCB’s IPL 2026 title-winning victory over Gujarat Titans, creating one of the most viral moments of the night.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru etched their name into the history books with another IPL title on Sunday night, but one of the evening’s most memorable moments came away from the trophy celebrations.
Following RCB’s convincing win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Virat Kohli remained on the field alongside his wife, Anushka Sharma, as players and their families gathered ahead of the post-match presentation ceremony.
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Amid the celebrations, Kohli’s attention was drawn to teammate Krunal Pandya, who was walking across the field carrying his young son. The former RCB skipper immediately paused to greet the child, warmly embracing him and affectionately pulling his cheeks. Kohli appeared delighted during the brief interaction, while Anushka Sharma watched on with a smile.
The touching exchange was quickly shared across social media platforms, with fans celebrating the wholesome moment between the Indian cricket icon and the youngster.
RCB Join Elite Company With Historic Achievement
The heartwarming scenes unfolded after a landmark achievement for the Bengaluru-based franchise.
RCB’s victory over Gujarat Titans secured their second consecutive IPL crown, making them only the third team in tournament history to achieve back-to-back championship wins.
Previously, only Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians had managed to defend their IPL titles successfully. By joining that exclusive list, RCB further cemented their position among the competition’s most successful franchises.
The triumph capped another dominant campaign for Rajat Patidar’s side, who successfully retained their crown after a consistent season.
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Celebrations Expected To Remain Restricted
Despite the significance of the historic achievement, reports suggest that RCB are unlikely to hold major public celebrations immediately.
According to a statement released by the franchise after the final, the initial festivities were expected to remain limited to the dressing room and team hotel.
It is also understood that the squad planned to stay back in Ahmedabad following the final rather than travel to Bengaluru on Monday, keeping celebrations relatively low-key in the immediate aftermath of their title-winning success.
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