Virat Kohli was in a completely fun mood after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) thrashed Gujarat Titans (GT) in Qualifier 1 of the ongoing IPL 2026 on Tuesday (May 26) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into the IPL 2026 final after crushing Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala. RCB delivered a batting masterclass, posting a massive 254/5, the highest total ever in IPL playoff history.
Rajat Patidar’s explosive 93 powers RCB into second straight IPL final
RCB captain Rajat Patidar played a sensational unbeaten knock of 93 off just 33 balls, while Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya have each added 43 runs against Gujarat Titans. Kohli also created history by becoming the first batter to score 600-plus runs in four straight IPL seasons.
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Chasing the huge target, Gujarat Titans were under immense pressure from the start, and they ended up losing five wickets inside the powerplay. Sai Sudharsan’s hit-wicket dismissal and Shubman Gill’s cheap outing made things worse. Rahul Tewatia fought hard with a quick 68, but he had no support from the other end; as a result, GT were bowled out for 162.
Jacob Duffy starred with three wickets as RCB sealed a dominant win to make second straight IPL final qualification. However, the 2022 title winners still have one more chance to make it to the summit clash through Qualifier 2. They will face the winner of the Eliminator on May 26 – either Rajasthan Royals (RR) or Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Virat Kohli trolls Shubman Gill with ‘Babaji Ka Thullu’ gesture after RCB win
After RCB’s dominant win over GT in Dharamshala, a video went viral across social media where Virat Kohli was seen teasing Shubman Gill with his famous "Babaji Ka Thullu" hand gesture. The funny moment was captured during Gujarat Titans’ group photo session at the picturesque venue.
As Shubman Gill and his troop gathered for the group photo in Dharamshala, Kohli, who was standing near the boundary line along with other RCB team members, suddenly started teasing Gill while making his "Babaji Ka Thullu" gesture with the hand. Now, the clip went viral online.
Virat Kohli did a cool dance while eating something, and then gave a snake gesture in front of Shubman Gill. 😂❤️ pic.twitter.com/cnwwKkGPS9
— Mention Cricket (@MentionCricket) May 27, 2026
Kohli 😭 pic.twitter.com/vm0Ci0l51E
— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) May 26, 2026
Virat Kohli’s playful run-up act during RCB vs GT Qualifier 1 goes viral
In another entertaining moment, Kohli was seen marking his bowling run-up with the ball in his hand before passing it to Jacob Duffy during Qualifier 1 between RCB and GT. He then walked towards the umpire, collected his cap, and shared a laugh with him.
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The moment caught fans’ attention, with many believing Kohli might finally roll his arm over in the big match. The excitement grew among the fans, but the former RCB captain did not end up bowling. Still, the light-hearted moment became one of the biggest highlights of the match.
Kohli took a run-up as if he was bowling 😂😂#kohli pic.twitter.com/J3mTMyM88T
— vivek singh Rahul (@vivekrahul1607) May 26, 2026
Virat Kohli creates massive IPL record
On the other hand, Kohli added another massive achievement to his already decorated IPL career during Qualifier 1 against the Gujarat Titans on Tuesday. The RCB superstar became the first batter ever to score 500 runs against GT.
He has now scored more than 500 runs against eight different IPL teams, including Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Gujarat Titans.
