There were plenty of memorable moments in the IPL 2026 final, but one interaction after the match caught the imagination of cricket fans across the country. Soon after Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their second successive IPL title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans, Virat Kohli was spotted having a warm chat with teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The moment quickly went viral as cameras captured Kohli greeting the youngster, putting an arm around his shoulder, and speaking to him for several seconds. The conversation remained private, but it was enough to spark a wave of speculation on the internet.
Indian Fans believe Virat Kohli shared a ‘Guru Mantra’
Social media users were quick to speculate what might have been said during the exchange. Many fans suggested Kohli was mentoring one of India’s brightest young prospects.
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One viral post read, “International ke liye taiyaar ho ja, Kohli bhai ne guru mantra de diya hoga,” which reflected the excitement surrounding the meeting of the veteran star with the teenage prodigy. The interaction also highlighted the admiration of Sooryavanshi for Kohli. Earlier, the young batter had spoken about how he looked up to the former India captain and learned from his approach to the game.
Vaibhav’s Record-breaking Season
The 15-year-old had a dream IPL campaign in 2026. Sooryavanshi ended the tournament as the highest run-getter with 776 runs and became the youngest player to win the Orange Cap. His incredible season also saw him win the Emerging Player of the Season, Super Striker of the Season, Super Sixes of the Season and Most Valuable Player accolades.
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The RCB stalwart was instrumental in the title-winning chase and registered the fastest fifty of his IPL career in the final. For many fans, it felt like a symbolic passing of wisdom from one generation to another – an image that has the potential to define the future of Indian cricket.
