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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Virat Kohli (Source: X)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) created history by winning their second consecutive IPL title after defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final on May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
While RCB's title-winning performance grabbed headlines, another heartwarming moment involving Virat Kohli and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi quickly went viral online after the RCB vs GT IPL 2026 final.
RCB Continue Their Dominance In IPL
RCB delivered a complete performance to defend their title successfully. After restricting Gujarat to 155/8 in 20 overs, RCB comfortably chased down the target by scoring 161/5 in just 18 overs.
Virat Kohli led from the front with an unbeaten 75-run knock and sealed the victory with the winning six.
Virat Kohli And Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Share Special Moment
Just before the post-match presentation ceremony of the IPL final, cameras captured a memorable interaction between Virat Kohli and Sooryavanshi on the field.
Vaibhav, who was present at the stadium after an extraordinary IPL season, greeted Kohli with folded hands as a mark of respect.
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Kohli warmly responded by shaking hands with the youngster and patting him on the back. The RCB star was also seen speaking to Vaibhav and sharing a few words of advice. Although the exact conversation remains unknown, the moment quickly went viral online.
Virat Kohli's gesture was seen as a recognition of Vaibhav's remarkable achievements during IPL 2026.
Many fans commented - "Look at Vaibhav Suryavanshi. He folded his hands in front of Virat Kohli while meeting him after RCB won IPL 2026 against GT. Virat Kohli came to meet Vaibhav and congratulated him on his incredible IPL campaign. At just 15 years of age, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is ruling IPL 2026."
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Creates History With 5 Major Awards
Even though Rajasthan Royals were eliminated in Qualifier 2, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's individual season was nothing short of extraordinary.
The teenager dominated some of the world's best bowlers and finished the tournament with several records to his name.
He won five major awards during IPL 2026: Emerging Player of the Season, Super Striker of the Season, Super Sixes of the Season, Orange Cap, and Most Valuable Player.
He scored 776 runs in 16 matches at an average of 48.50 and an astonishing strike rate of 237.30. His tally also included one century and five half-centuries.
What's Next For Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?
The IPL 2026 season may be over, but Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's journey is only getting started. The young batter is set to wear Indian colours soon and continue his impressive rise.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been selected for the India A squad for the upcoming ODI tri-series involving India A, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. The tournament is scheduled to begin in Sri Lanka on June 9, 2026.
So, the fans will not have to wait much longer and will soon witness Sooryavanshi’s performance at a much higher level.
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