27 May,2026 08:24 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma (Pics via X)
Cricketer Virat Kohli's IPL team, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has made it to the finals for the second time in a row. On Tuesday, RCB defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by 92 runs in a thrilling match. The cricketer was seen celebrating the big win with his team members on the field. After that, he walked towards the stadium and celebrated with his wife, Anushka Sharma.
Anushka Sharma had arrived at the cricket stadium in Dharamshala to cheer for her husband's team, RCB. The actress was captured going through different emotions as the game proceeded. She was seen jumping and celebrating after RCB sealed the game with GT's last wicket in the final over.
In videos doing the rounds on social media, Virat can be seen walking towards Anushka's seat. The couple hugged each other briefly, celebrating the moment. The cricketer was then seen engaging in a conversation with his wife and other peopple around them.
After beating Gujarat Titans, Virat Kohli during the press interaction said, "When we broke the 18-year-old curse and lifted that trophy in 2025, I thought I had felt every emotion possible. My heart and soul have always belonged to Bengaluru. Standing here today, having qualified for the final once again, it feels completely surreal. For years, we carried the weight of heartbreak, but this team has found its ultimate belief. We aren't just playing to protect a crown; we are playing for the millions of fans who stood by us in the darkest times. One more step to go, and we will give it everything we have."
RCB put on 254/5 on the back of fiery performances from skipper Rajat Patidar (93' in 33 balls, with five fours and nine sixes), Virat Kohli (43 in 25 balls, with five fours and a six) and Krunal Pandya (43 in 28 balls, with five fours and two sixes). In the chase, GT's batting fell like a pack of cards, with Rahul Tewatia (68 in 43 balls, with eight fours and four sixes) and Jos Buttler (29 in 11 balls, with three fours and two sixes) being the only ones crossing the 20-run mark as GT skittled out for 162 runs. Jacob Duffy (3/39) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/28) broke through GT's consistent top-order, and it was only downwards for the Titans from there.
