23rd match IPL 2026 It was a night of high-octane action and heartwarming camaraderie at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a five-wicket win over and continued his dominant run Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). The win was significant not only for the points but also for the statement it made as RCB reclaimed the top spot in the IPL points table with 8 points from five matches. Chasing down a modest target of 147 off 29 balls under the Bengaluru lights, the hosts proved why they are currently the team to beat in this edition of the tournament.
Virat Kohli reacts comically when young Naman Tiwari touches his feet after the game
While the match was tightly contested, the post-match interaction provided the most talked about moment of the night. As the players gather on the field for the traditional handshakes and chats, Virat Kohli was seen mentoring a group of LSG youths including Mukul Choudhary and talented Tiwari on the other hand.
In a clip that has since taken social media by storm, Tiwari, who was bought by LSG for a whopping ₹ 1 crore after an intense bidding war, tried to show his respect by touching Kohli’s feet. Known for his aggressive personality on the field but his humble nature off the field, Kohli was caught off guard. He reacted with a mixture of gleeful shock and a wide grin and quickly pulled Tiwari up before he could complete the gesture. The former India captain laughed heartily as he chided the youngster as he shared a light-hearted moment that showed the deep respect that the next generation has for him.
Despite battling knee pain and being under the weather for several days, Kohli’s intensity remained unmatched. Starting the game as a Batting Substitute with his left knee tightly bandaged, he played an important anchor role, hitting 49 off 34 balls. This knock took his Tournament tally to 228 at an average of 57 runs, ensuring he kept a firm grip on the Orange Cap.
We present the video:
Heartwarming gesture by Naman Tiwari.❣️
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Rasikh Salam’s 4-cap masterclass as RCB cruise to a big win against LSG.
With Kohli providing the fireworks in the chase, RCB’s victory was built on relentless bowling. Rasikh Salam Dar. The young pacer delivered a career-best performance as he dismantled the LSG batting line-up with figures of 4/24. LSG struggled from the start, especially after the captain Rishabh pants had to be injured early in the inning after being hit in the elbow.
Salam used his variations and bowled the yorkers to perfection, especially in the death overs. He gave an account of the danger Ayush Badoni (38) and cleaned the tail including Mukul Choudhary and Avesh Khan. Backed by a veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/27) and Krunal Pandya Reaching 100 IPL wickets (2/38) during the match, RCB restricted LSG to a season-low total of 146.
In reply, RCB’s chase was clinical. Cameos after Kohli’s aggressive start Jitesh Sharma and captain Rajat Patidar ensured no hiccups of late. The win not only delighted the home crowd but also cemented RCB’s position as frontrunners in the IPL 2026 playoff race.
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