Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s title celebrations are still in full swing after the franchise secured its IPL crown again in 2026. Carrying forward the confidence from their maiden triumph in 2025, RCB finished top of the points table and then stepped up when it mattered most—beating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to successfully defend the trophy. Since the win, a steady stream of videos and photographs has been doing the rounds online, highlighting the joy of players including Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik, Rajat Patidar and the rest of the squad.
RCB’s celebration clips go viral
One of the most talked-about moments came when Virat Kohli shared a video on his Instagram story from the team’s post-match success bash. In the clip, Kohli is seen dancing with RCB pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The two perform the “Kikli” step on the dance floor, turning a celebratory night into an instant social media sensation.
For viewers unfamiliar with the move, the “Kikli” is a well-known Punjabi folk dance in which two people grip each other’s hands tightly while spinning rapidly in a circle. The quick spread of Kohli and Bhuvneshwar’s version left fans genuinely thrilled, with many reacting to the energy and spontaneity shown during the celebrations.
Kohli’s dance moments under the spotlight
This was not the first time Kohli’s dancing during an RCB title celebration grabbed attention. Earlier, he was also spotted sharing the spotlight on the dance floor with his wife, Anushka Sharma, as the couple marked the team’s success. Together with the latest “Kikli” clip, the images and videos underline how the celebrations have stayed lively beyond the trophy presentation.
The title-winning impact and Kohli’s words
Kohli’s on-field contribution remains central to RCB’s run, with his unbeaten 75 serving as a foundation for the franchise’s second IPL title. After the trophy win, Kohli spoke at the post-match presentation ceremony, reflecting on how the moment had been building in his mind.
- RCB’s campaign culminated in a five-wicket final win over Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
- Kohli’s unbeaten 75 was highlighted as a key driver behind RCB’s second IPL triumph.
- In his remarks at the presentation, Kohli described the achievement as something he had dreamt about and said he had thought about the moment many times while wanting to “hit the winning run.”
- Kohli also made an indirect reference to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, suggesting the teenager’s influence helped push him to adjust aspects of his game across the season.
When asked about his 25-ball half-century, Kohli offered a candid response that mixed humour with a serious undertone. He pointed out how “super young players” are raising the standards and pushing established batters to keep improving—adding that the demand from the next generation never lets senior players stay comfortable.
(With PTI Inputs)
