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IPL 2026 [देखें]: Venkatesh Iyer’s funny interaction with the ball boy during MI vs RCB match | Read

By Sandy Verma

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 continues to provide high-octane drama, and the 20th match of this season was no exception at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. On April 12, 2026, Mumbai Indians (MI) And Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) The historic rivalry between the two gained momentum again under the lights. While the game was a goldmine from a statistical point of view, it was a heartwarming and slightly awkward moment at the boundary line that grabbed social media headlines, proving that the IPL is not just about the cricket, but also its personalities.

Venkatesh Iyer makes fans laugh with funny ball boy interaction during MI vs RCB

Amidst the intense pressure of the match with a total score of 462 runs, RCB Venkatesh Iyer Were at the center of the most viral moment of the night. As the Impact sub, Iyer was standing near the deep mid-wicket boundary when play stopped briefly. In a scene that quickly turned from touching to funny, a young ball boy approached the versatile cricketer for a quick chat.

As the boy turned to return to his place, he suddenly bowed at Iyer’s feet in the traditional gesture of deep respect. This unexpected move completely surprised Venky. Iyer’s reaction, captured on the stadium’s giant screens and by the spectators in the stands, was gold, he jumped back with genuine surprise as he tried to stop the youngster waving his hands randomly, clearly embarrassed by this grand gesture in front of thousands of people.

The Wankhede crowd, which is usually biased towards MI, could not stop themselves from laughing. Social media was immediately filled with clips of the interaction, with fans praising Iyer’s polite surprise and the ball boy’s no-holds-barred devotion. It provided a much-needed light moment in a match that was otherwise a harsh clash between bat and ball.

Here is the video:

RCB secure narrow win over MI in high-tension IPL 2026 encounter

When the focus returned to the 22 yards, Royal Challengers Bangalore displayed a masterclass in power-hitting to ensure an 18-run win. Batting first, RCB scored a huge 240/4. Its foundation was laid by a quick opening partnership of 120 runs. Phil Saltwho was the player of the match, was the main attacker, scoring 78 runs in just 36 balls, which included 6 fours and 6 lofted sixes. Virat Kohli Provided stability to the innings by scoring 50 runs in 38 balls.

Rajat Patidar carried the pace with 53 runs in 20 balls, with a strike rate of 265.00. Tim David Late fireworks from (34* off 16) boosted the total for MI to move out of the comfort zone, although Jasprit Bumrah bowled an economical 0/35.

Chasing a target of 241, Mumbai Indians’ efforts were hampered by an unfortunate turn when Rohit Sharma Had to retire due to injury after scoring a quick 19 runs. Ryan Rickleton (37) And hardik pandya (40) maintained the required run rate, while Sherfane Rutherford Created a scare in the last moments by scoring 71* runs in 31 balls. However, RCB’s bowling unit, which Suyash Sharma Important 2/47 and Krunal Pandya The disciplined 1/26 of MI ensured MI finished at 222/5. Although MI fought valiantly, the mountain of runs proved too high, allowing RCB to slip to third place in the points table.

See also: IPL 2026 [WATCH]Virat Kohli jokingly called Venkatesh Iyer ‘Allan Donald’ during RCB’s net practice.

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