Watch: Virat Kohli's heart-warming interaction with Pat Cummins ahead of SRH vs RCB clash

In the buildup to the upcoming IPL 2024 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on 25th April, fans were treated to a delightful moment of camaraderie between two modern-day greats - Virat Kohli and Pat Cummins.

The interaction occurred during the practice session on the eve of the match. Cummins, the SRH captain, who had just finished his batting session approached Kohli, seated on the ground, taking a break during RCB's intense training session. Both engaged in a light-hearted conversation. 

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In the video RCB's official 'X' handle shared, Cummins jokingly mentioned how the coach commented that he was making the wicket look flat. 

"The coach was saying I was making that wicket look flat. That's all I heard," Cummins said. Kohli, couldn't help but acknowledge Cummins' exceptional skills, responding with an admiring "You are too good, Pat."

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RCB languishing at the bottom of the points table

Interestingly, Cummins took Kohli's wicket in the final of the ODI World Cup in 2023, when India faced Australia in Ahmedabad. Cummins bowled a short-pitched delivery that knocked Kohli's bat and crashed on his stumps.

While RCB finds themselves struggling at the bottom of the table with just one win in eight matches, SRH, under Cummins' leadership, has been high with confidence, currently positioned in third place in the points table with five wins from seven matches.

Both sides will be playing for the second time this season. In their first clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, SRH recorded the highest-ever total in the history of IPL, scoring 287/3. The home team did come close to the target but was 25 runs short and lost the game.