‘Ab toh India ke liye thodi na khelna hai...’: Virat Kohli’s hilarious remark goes viral — watch
TL;DR
Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 105 runs in a recent IPL match, leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory. His humorous remarks to Manish Pandey during the game went viral online.
Key points
- Virat Kohli scored 105 runs in IPL 2026
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by six wickets
- Kohli's humorous remarks went viral
- He joked about trying unorthodox strokes
- The match was played in Raipur
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NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli produced one of his most complete T20 knocks in recent memory on Wednesday, smashing an unbeaten 105 off 60 balls to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. But alongside the century, it was Kohli’s animated conversation with Manish Pandey, caught on the stump mic, that stole attention online.
During the chase of 193 in Raipur, Kohli appeared completely in rhythm after a lean patch that included two successive ducks. Between deliveries, he was heard joking with Pandey about trying unorthodox strokes.
“Haan, abhi maarunga dekh,” Kohli said, signaling a ramp shot. He then added with a laugh, “Ab toh India ke liye thodi na khelna hai, ab toh har shot lagega,” drawing smiles from Pandey. The light-hearted exchange quickly went viral, with fans sharing clips of Kohli’s playful side in the middle of a high-pressure chase.
WATCH:
Kohli’s century powers RCB to top spot
The RCB talisman looked in complete control throughout the innings, timing his acceleration perfectly. He reached his ninth IPL hundred and, in the process, became the first Indian batter to cross 14,000 runs in T20 cricket.
Kohli brought up the landmark with his 78th run of the innings and also became the fastest player to 14,000 T20 runs, reaching the mark in 409 innings — breaking the previous record held by Chris Gayle.
He now joins an elite list alongside Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Alex Hales, David Warner and Jos Buttler.
A reunion and a reminder
The exchange between Kohli and Pandey carried extra nostalgia, with the pair having shared the dressing room during India’s 2008 U19 World Cup triumph. Pandey also had his own moment in the match, taking a stunning diving catch to dismiss Tim David late in the innings.
But the night belonged to Kohli. After four games without a half-century, the RCB star delivered a statement knock, taking the defending champions back to the top of the table while pushing KKR closer to elimination.
Q&A
What did Virat Kohli say during the IPL match that went viral?
Virat Kohli joked with Manish Pandey, saying, 'Ab toh India ke liye thodi na khelna hai, ab toh har shot lagega,' which means he felt free to play any shot.
How many runs did Virat Kohli score in the IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders?
Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 105 runs off 60 balls in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders.
What was the outcome of the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match against Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets.
