Kohli's first run vs KKR sparks viral celebration
Kohli's first run vs KKR sparks viral celebration
Virat Kohli's long-awaited first run against Kolkata Knight Riders drew a thunderous celebration, while he also became IPL's most-capped player, igniting social media buzz.
Virat Kohli finally got off the mark against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026, and the moment was pure relief. In Raipur, his animated fist-pump after a single in the first over of RCB’s chase of 193 sent social media into a frenzy, ending a stretch of two ducks across his last two innings.
Equally landmark was Kohli becoming the IPL’s most-capped player, with 279 appearances, surpassing MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma who were on 278. But the loudest cheer came not for the record, but for the first run that finally broke the drought.
KKR posted 192/4 behind Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s 71, with key stands alongside Cameron Green and Rinku Singh. Kohli’s moment in the spotlight didn’t erase the contest, but it added a high-voltage thread to the night’s drama.
A clip of the fist-pump celebration has already gone viral, fueling reactions from fans across social media as IPL 2026 rolls on, with plenty more twists expected on the field and in the stands.
