The South African-German social media content creator LizLaz has suddenly found herself at the centre of a viral internet storm, all because of a reported Instagram interaction involving Virat Kohli.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru star, who is currently leading the IPL 2026 Orange Cap race with 228 runs was seen liking one of her posts.
Virat Kohli Liked LizLaz Post
The incident quickly gained traction after fans noticed the "like" from Kohli's official account. Although the interaction was reportedly removed soon after, screenshots and reactions had already begun circulating across platforms. This has once again brought back memories of Kohli's previous "algorithm mistake" explanation following a similar incident involving influencer Avneet Kaur last year.
Who is Liz Laz?
Liz Laz is a German social media content creator, singer, and travel vlogger. She has built a niche audience through her engaging travel and cultural content, particularly focusing on India and sometimes also exploring South Africa. Her videos feature local traditions, food, and everyday life, in cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi, which has helped her gain a strong following among Indian viewers.
She had around 400,000 followers on Instagram, however, after the Virat Kohli controversy, her following began rising at a steady pace and has now reached 449K.
LizLaz is not a mainstream celebrity but a growing digital personality. She holds a Master's degree in Psychology.
LizLaz Viral Social Media Video
She is the reason behind the viral "Samosa Samosa" track that gained massive popularity among Indian audiences.
Apart from her music, she has also gone viral for relatable content, including a widely shared video capturing Bengaluru's traffic struggles. LizLaz has collaborated with several Indian creators, including photographer Advait Vaidya, who shot the viral "golden hour" images that recently gained attention online.
She has over 230,000 subscribers on YouTube, where she shares a mix of travel vlogs and music content.
Interesting Fact About Liz Laz
One of the most interesting facts about LizLaz, which once again brings in the Virat Kohli angle, is that she is a Royal Challengers Bengaluru fan. She has shared several vlogs where she is seen wearing the RCB jersey. In fact, in one of her today's YouTube videos titled "German Girl Explores Temples and History of Nepal," she can be spotted sporting the RCB jersey.