as Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season kicks into high gear, the spotlight is firmly on the man synonymous with the word. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise: Virat Kohli. Already in a season in which he made history by becoming the first player to play in 19 consecutive editions of the league, Kohli recently took a break from his rigorous training schedule to take part in a light-hearted but challenging career-based trivia session. The video, which has since gone viral on social media platforms, gives fans a rare glimpse into the Chase Master’s memory bank, interspersing nostalgic milestones with some hilarious “brain fade” moments about his staggering stats.
Virat Kohli takes on a fun career-based trivia challenge
In the widely shared clip, Kohli was put on the hot seat to answer five specific questions about his legendary tenure with RCB. Showing the same intensity he showed in the run chase, Kohli managed to get four out of five right, though it was his reaction to the runs that truly humanized the cricket icon.
The challenge started with a trip down memory lane. When asked which player he is fielding for IPL 6 for the first time, Kohli didn’t hesitate for a second. “Sanath Jayasuriya” he replied with a confident smile, recalling the 2008 encounter. Mumbai Indians he became a Sri Lankan legend. He then successfully tackled the tricky question of first IPL century, getting it right KL Rahul as the man on the non-striker’s side during that momentous moment.
However, even the “King” has limitations when it comes to raw data. Kohli stumbled when asked the exact run totals from the 2011 and 2013 seasons. He estimated 505 for the 2011 season (the actual number was 557) and 638 for the 2013 season (the actual number was 634). Despite minor statistical slips, the highlight of the quiz was the final question about the record-breaking partnership of 229 against. Gujarat Lions. Kohli immediately lit up, shouting “AB de Villiers” before the host could finish the sentence, once again demonstrating the deep bond he shares with the South African legend.
We present the video:
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Kohli’s highlight performance in the opening match of IPL 2026 against SRH
While the trivia video created laughs, Kohli’s performance on the field provided the fireworks. In the opening match of RCB’s IPL 2026 season Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) At the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Kohli proved that his hunger for runs at the age of 37 is insatiable. Chasing a mammoth target of 202, Kohli anchored the innings with a masterclass in T20 batting.
He remained unbeaten on 69 off just 38 balls and scored a lethal 181.58. His innings, studded with five fours and five powerful sixes, led RCB to a comfortable six-wicket win by 26 balls. During this knock, Kohli also achieved a monumental milestone, becoming the first player in IPL history to cross 4000 runs in run chases alone. cooperates effectively with Devdutt Padikkal (61) and Rajat PatidarKohli ensured the defending champions started the campaign with a statement of intent. His ability to balance the aggression of the young power hitters with his precision-driven boundary-finding suggests that the 2026 season could be another ‘Golden Year’ for the Bengaluru Braves.
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