Virat Kohli’s rare drop spark’s hilarious reaction from Anushka Sharma
In a surprising moment during the IPL 2026 opener, cricket superstar Virat Kohli dropped a seemingly simple catch, leaving fans both stunned and amused.
The incident quickly went viral, with one of the funniest highlights being Anushka Sharma, Kohli’s wife, caught laughing heartily in the stands.
The mishap occurred during the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) when Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s delivery led to a miscued shot by Aniket Verma, causing the ball to slip through Kohli’s hands.
Known for his exceptional fielding, Kohli’s rare lapse immediately became a talking point on social media, with fans sharing clips and memes. Despite the drop, RCB stayed focused on the match, but the moment provided a light-hearted break in the intense opener.
Virat Kohli drops a catch and Anushka was literally laughing ???????????? pic.twitter.com/OzfMPFydTQ
— TAUKIR (@iitaukir) March 28, 2026
The IPL 2026 opener also carried a somber tribute. RCB honored the 11 fans who tragically lost their lives during last year’s IPL celebrations by reserving 11 seats at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, which will remain permanently unoccupied during all matches. Players from both teams observed a minute’s silence and wore black armbands as a mark of respect.
A statement from RCB read: "Royal Challengers Bengaluru will pay tribute to the eleven members of the RCB family who tragically lost their lives on June 4. Players wore practice jerseys bearing the number 11 during warm-ups, followed by black armbands during the match.
Eleven seats at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will remain unoccupied as a lasting tribute to the fans whose unwavering support will always be part of the RCB family."