Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has revealed details of his unforgettable interaction with Virat Kohli after the IPL 2026 final, describing the moment as one of the most special experiences of his young cricket career. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals sensation admitted he was left stunned when Kohli personally approached him following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s title-winning triumph in Ahmedabad. The heartwarming exchange quickly became one of the most talked-about moments after the IPL 2026 final.

Cameras captured Kohli congratulating the teenage prodigy shortly after RCB secured their second consecutive IPL title at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The clip went viral across social media, with fans praising Kohli for taking time to encourage one of Indian cricket’s brightest young talents. Speaking during an interview with Rajasthan Royals team manager Romi Bhinder on the franchise’s social media platforms, Sooryavanshi opened up about what the conversation meant to him.

“To tell you the truth, when Virat bhai put his hand on my shoulder, I was shocked. I used to support RCB and I was a huge fan of Virat Kohli. When he was talking to me, it genuinely felt like I was dreaming,” Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said.

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What impressed the teenager even more was Kohli’s humility and willingness to guide him. According to Sooryavanshi, the former India captain spoke like an elder brother rather than a global cricket superstar.  “He explained what I was doing well, what I should improve, which areas I need to focus on, and how I should approach my career going forward,” the youngster added.

The interaction came after a sensational IPL 2026 campaign that transformed Sooryavanshi into one of the tournament’s biggest stars. The left-handed opener dominated opposition bowlers throughout the season, finishing as the highest run-scorer with an astonishing 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.31.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 🤝 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 🫶💪

The best piece of advice the 15-year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi could get! And who better than Virat Kohli to help fuel his fire in the right direction.… pic.twitter.com/MUqCRBo0la

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) June 3, 2026

His record-breaking season earned him the Orange Cap, Most Valuable Player award, and Super Striker award. He also surpassed Chris Gayle’s long-standing record for the most sixes hit in a single IPL season, underlining his extraordinary power-hitting ability. For Sooryavanshi, the post-final conversation carried extra emotional value because Kohli had been his childhood hero. The teenager revealed that he followed both Kohli and RCB closely while growing up and even treasured an autograph he once received from the batting icon.

The dream season has now opened another major chapter in his career. Sooryavanshi has earned his maiden senior India call-up for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England.

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With confidence at an all-time high and guidance from one of India’s greatest cricketers, the teenage sensation now prepares for the biggest challenge of his rapidly rising career—international cricket. As expectations continue to grow, Sooryavanshi appears ready to embrace the spotlight and build on a breakthrough year that has already captured the imagination of cricket fans around the world.