In a recent IPL 2026 match held in Bengaluru, Virat Kohli, the star batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, was seen applauding Sarfaraz Khan of the Chennai Super Kings after he scored a rapid 50 runs off just 25 balls. Kohli's gesture came as Sarfaraz's innings provided a much-needed boost for CSK, who were struggling at 30/3 early in their chase of 251 runs. Despite Sarfaraz's efforts, CSK could not secure the victory, ultimately falling short in the chase. Kohli's acknowledgment of Sarfaraz's performance underscored the spirit of sportsmanship in cricket, even when the match was heavily tilted in favor of RCB. The match featured significant contributions from RCB's Devdutt Padikkal, who scored 56 runs, and Phil Salt, who added 46 runs. Their partnerships were crucial in setting a formidable target for CSK, who faced difficulties throughout their innings.