What Did Virat Kohli Sip During the Match? Beer, Energy Drink, or Something Else? Viral Video Sparks Curiosity
Virat Kohli has become the focus of social media speculation after the final ODI between India and New Zealand played at Holkar Stadium. Unfounded rumours about toxic substances or banned supplements were spread by viral videos of Kohli drinking a mysterious liquid. The claims are now debunked and confirm that Kohli was drinking a regular recovery drink.
A video clip of the match became viral, which sparked the controversy. Virat Kohli can be seen in the video taking a sip of brown liquid as he bats. After taking a sip, Kohli makes a funny face to suggest a bitter or pungent taste. He then eats a banana before drinking another one. The internet joked that it contained “rum” or some “toxic mixture”, but sports nutritionists have clarified this situation.
2022: A hotel staff exposed that Virat Kohli was taking dangerous supplements to maintain fitness.
— Jyran (@Jyran45) January 19, 2026
2026: Yesterday we again saw Kohli taking the same kind of toxic supplements just to run faster.
Virat Kohli is seriously risking his health only to take singles and doubles fast… pic.twitter.com/OizuxlDaCo
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Source familiar with sports nutrition protocol: “The social media claims that the Indian cricketer had used banned substances in the series of 2026 against New Zealand were unfounded. The substance was pickle juice, which is a remedy commonly prescribed for muscle cramps.”
Pickle juice has been used as a remedy by high-performance athletes, including those in football, cricket and tennis. Pickle juice is known for triggering a mouth reflex that instantly stops cramps, essential when playing long games in humid weather. Virat Kohli’s grimacing after drinking the drink is due to its strong vinegary flavour. This combination, along with bananas that provide carbohydrates, allows athletes to maintain their energy and replenish electrolytes quickly without feeling bloated or heavy.
“What’s in that?!” 🤣
— Cricket on TNT Sports (@cricketontnt) October 19, 2025
Mitchell Marsh was struggling with cramp — if anyone knows what was in that gel that Marnus Labuschagne found so funny, let us know! 😅 pic.twitter.com/czrG1DtcE6
Virat Kohli, despite the loss of the final match in the series, was the star performer. Virat Kohli battled cramps and fatigue to achieve his 54th ODI hundred, scoring a brave 124 runs from 108 deliveries. He kept India on the chase, but New Zealand won the series, their first-ever ODI win in India.
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— Icy (@kohliciouss) January 19, 2026
This incident shows how modern athletes are scrutinised for their nutrition on the field. Virat Kohli’s calculated attempt to extend his endurance in order to benefit the team was a bizarre or suspicious action to the casual viewer. While the cricketing community moves past the defeat, Kohli’s commitment to fitness and ability to perform in extreme conditions remain the primary focus.
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