In a viral moment that has sparked a frenzy on social media, content creator Mr Beast - who has an astonishing 387 million subscribers on YouTube - publicly invited Virat Kohli for a collaboration. On April 23, 2025, MrBeast - real name Jimmy Donaldson - took to X to say, “@imVkohli Hey! Anyway I could get you in a video? 👀,” hitting the internet at the height of the IPL 2025 season to widespread delight from fans. The posted tweet, which has already racked up close to 600,000 views, represents a massive amount of hype for what could happen if they were to collaborate.

Kohli has 271 million followers on Instagram, making him one of the most followed athletes in the world and a perfect target for MrBeast's signature high-energy, celebrity collaboration-heavy videos. MrBeast has collaborated with several major names, from Cristiano Ronaldo to Tom Brady, along with Indian creator CarryMinati, in videos that have produced viral moments and blur the lines between sport, entertainment, and the internet. This isn't the first time that MrBeast made it known he was interested in working with Kohli, having wanted to work with the cricketer for a while, which he stated in a discussion with Ranveer Allahbadia on The Ranveer Show in November 2024, not only because of the request from his fans, but also due to Kohli's sheer popularity in India. 

As of the time of this collaboration proposal from MrBeast, Kohli is currently killing it during IPL 2025 with 392 runs scored in nine matches for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and his clout is only growing. A MrBeast collaboration would combine cricket and digital, most likely appealing Kohli's millions of cricket and sports fans and introducing what has historically been traditional sport to fans of the latest content, and potentially a new audience. Fans are speculating about what the video might look like in either a cricket challenge, a charity, or even a high-stakes competition, consistent with MrBeast's content style. Vida confirms that the internet is abuzz with excitement, and some are calling it a "dream collab."

@imVkohli Hey! Anyway I could get you in a video? 👀

— MrBeast (@MrBeast) April 23, 2025

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What Could This Collab Look Like?

The collaboration possibilities for MrBeast and Kohli are limitless. Typical MrBeast videos feature crazy, over-the-top challenges such as survival in insane conditions or enormous giveaways. Kohli's cricketing skill and jock appeal could be included in the traditional MrBeast tone of video that is entertaining for everyone across the globe. For example, imagine Kohli going up against his regular competition in an obstacle course challenge with a cricket theme or perhaps Kohli advising MrBeast's crew on how to play and 'survive' a game against a surprise opposition. The merging of Kohli's keen athleticism and Mr. Beast's flamboyant entertainment style could open up endless opportunities for great content.

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There is also the potential social and cultural impact this collaboration might have, bringing together the traditional cricket fanbase and the young, diverse YouTube audience. MrBeast’s recent visit to India for the promotion of his Feastables brand and the timeline of Kohli’s ambitions for his One8 lifestyle brand might align. As fans await anxiously for Kohli to respond to the video, one thing is for sure: if this happens, it will be a watershed moment in sports crossover and for the future of the internet.