In the IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Virat Kohli faced a surprising dismissal for 0 runs off 2 balls, bowled by Prince Yadav. His reaction, characterized by a puzzled look at the pitch, drew commentary from former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar. Manjrekar noted that this behavior is common among great batters, who often search for external reasons for their dismissals rather than self-criticism. He drew parallels between Kohli and legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar, suggesting that both exhibit a tendency to look for faults in the pitch rather than their own technique. Kohli's early exit contributed to RCB's failure to chase down a target of 213 runs, resulting in a loss by nine runs. Despite this setback, Kohli maintains an impressive average of 47.37 with a strike rate of 164.06 in 10 matches during the IPL 2026 season, showcasing his overall prowess as a player.