Virat Kohli took a pause from his practice session to take notice of the high-voltage clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), as young batter Urvil Patel went berserk at Chepauk with a breathtaking innings.
Patel stunned the cricketing world by smashing a 13-ball half-century, equalling Yashasvi Jaiswal’s record for the fastest fifty in IPL history. His fearless strokeplay even grabbed the attention of Kohli, who was preparing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s clash against the MI in Raipur.
A video of Kohli watching Patel’s explosive knock has now gone viral across social media platforms.
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Virat Kohli spotted watching Urvil Patel’s explosive innings
During RCB’s practice session ahead of their important clash against the MI, Virat Kohli was seen taking out a hydrating drink from a container before briefly stopping to watch the television screen nearby.
The former RCB skipper appeared fully focused on the live action from Chepauk as Urvil Patel tore apart the LSG bowling attack.
Patel’s innings turned the game completely in Chennai Super Kings’ favour. The youngster hammered 65 runs off just 23 deliveries, smashing eight sixes and two boundaries during his brutal assault.
His breathtaking knock helped CSK successfully chase down a 203-run target against Lucknow Super Giants and register a massive victory in the IPL 2026 playoff race.
Patel’s record-equalling fifty also made him only the second batter in IPL history to reach the landmark in just 13 balls after Yashasvi Jaiswal achieved the feat in 2023.
RCB edge Mumbai Indians in dramatic last-ball thriller
While Virat Kohli was left impressed by Urvil Patel’s heroics, Royal Challengers Bengaluru later had their own dramatic night against the MI at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Raipur.
After restricting the MI to 166 runs, RCB held their nerve to pull off a thrilling victory on the final ball of the match.
However, it turned out to be another disappointing outing with the bat for Kohli, who was dismissed for a second consecutive duck during the tense encounter.
Despite Kohli’s failure, RCB managed to secure the crucial win and strengthen their position in the IPL 2026 playoff race.