The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 The season ended on a grand note at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. As far as the night is concerned Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after winning the historic title against Gujarat TitansA heartwarming, viral moment captured after the presentation ceremony caught the attention of the cricket world. A modern day legend Virat Kohli was seen sharing a priceless, sincere conversation with Rajasthan Royals‘ 15-year-old prodigy, Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Taking home the coveted Orange cap after an unprecedented campaign, Suryavanshi received vital guidance from the veteran master on navigating the sudden heights of global stardom.
Virat Kohli offers valuable guidance to rising star Vaibhav Suryavanshi after RCB glory
In a video shared by the victorious RCB camp after the tough final, Kohli exchanged words of wisdom with the teenage sensation on the pitch in Ahmedabad. Knowing the immense pressure that accompanies early success in Indian cricket, Kohli urged the young player to persevere and focus on continuous excellence.
While media outlets and former cricketers clamored for the youngster’s immediate inclusion in India’s national T20I squad, Kohli’s key advice was simple: block out external noise and trust the process.
“We have to go up from here. Whatever happened happened with hard work and faith. Abhi, what are you saying, how are you saying.. (I didn’t hear). A Bihari is hard on everything and then eats his prey“, Kohli told the teenager in a heartwarming clip.
The veteran stalwart’s message of staying focused on hard work while embracing his roots and ignoring public chatter serves as an important blueprint for the Bihar-born prodigy as he navigates the meteoric rise of his early career.
We present the video:
The man who made Indian cricket fearless 🤝 the boy who beats fearless 🫶💪
The best advice 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi could have received! And who better than Virat Kohli to help ignite his fire in the right direction? pic.twitter.com/MUqCRBo0la
– Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) June 3, 2026
Suryavanshi’s highlight run with the bat in IPL 2026
While RCB lifted the ultimate silverware, Suryavanshi dominated the individual accolades of the 2026 season, rewriting the T20 record book at just 15 years of age. Walking away in the orange cap, the fearless left-hander amassed an astonishing 776 runs at an average of 48.50 throughout the tournament.
What really set his campaign apart was his relentless aggression. Suryavanshi worked at a phenomenal strike rate of 237.30 and smashed the all-time single season record of 72 sixes, clearing the boundary ropes at will.
Furthermore, the Rajasthan Royals opener became the first batsman in the history of global T20 cricket to score more than 500 runs in just powerplay overs in a tournament season. His ability to dismantle world class bowling attacks in the first six innings made him the most talked about cricketer of the year. Kohli’s timely intervention ensures that the youngster has his eyes fixed on the long road ahead, even though he has had a historic debut year.
