VIDEO: Despite getting out for 'Zero' twice in a row, Virat Kohli Mastmoula, laughter in the dressing room, know what King Kohli said?

Introduction

IPL 2026 has now entered its most exciting and crucial phase. Along with the four-six rumble on the field, cases inside the dressing room are also catching the attention of fans on social media. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are currently riding a victory chariot, but the last two matches have not been anything special for the team's star batsman Virat Kohli. However, Virat, who looks aggressive on the field and turns his failure into humor, has won the hearts of the fans.

Two consecutive 'ducks' and Virat's humor (The Viral Video)

Virat Kohli, who was at the top of the Orange Cap race at the start of the season, was quiet in the matches against Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians. In both these matches, the pavilion was gathered without Virat opening the account i.e. on 'Zero' runs. This is usually a stressful situation for any player, but Virat proved why he is the 'King'.

When the team was celebrating in the dressing room after the impressive win against Mumbai, head coach Andy Flower handed over the mic to Virat. "Thanks Andy, for giving me a chance (to say) something in the game today!" Virat smiled as he took the mic. Virat's hint was that he could not do anything on the field as he was out for zero in batting, so now he is contributing to the team by giving a speech. Players including Glenn Maxwell and Faf du Plessis laughed after hearing this.

Modified equations for RCB

Previous seasons have seen that if Virat Kohli gets out early, the entire team collapses like a house of cards. But the picture has changed in IPL 2026:

Teamwork: Despite Virat's failure, players like Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green and Dinesh Karthik are shouldering the responsibility.

Race to Playoffs: After the win against Mumbai, RCB have now become strong contenders for the top-2 spot in the points table.

Raipur's fortunes: RCB's bowlers have performed brilliantly in the matches played in Raipur, which is boosting the team's confidence.

Upcoming Schedule

RCB still need to maintain consistency in the upcoming matches to cement their place in the playoffs:

May 13: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face off in Raipur. This match is very important for the battle of top-2.

May 17: The match will be played against Punjab Kings at the Dharamshala ground, where the pitch and atmosphere can help the fast bowlers.

 FAQ

1. How many wickets has Virat Kohli been dismissed in IPL so far?

Virat Kohli has been dismissed many times in his IPL career, but getting a 'golden duck' (getting out first) in two consecutive matches is rare.

2. Will Virat's poor form knock RCB out of the playoffs?

Looking at the current form, even though Virat could not score in two matches, but his presence and experience helps the team a lot in fielding and tactics. With other batsmen in form, there is less pressure on the team.

3. Who is the head coach of RCB?

Andy Flower is taking charge as the head coach of RCB in IPL 2026.

4. When is RCB's next match?

RCB's next match will be played on May 13 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Raipur.

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