Virat Kohli Blows Kisses, Embraces Anushka Sharma As RCB Scripts Historic IPL 2026 Title Victory In Style

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s five‑wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final sparked emotional scenes in the stands, where Anushka Sharma jumped to her feet, waving both arms and breaking into a wide smile as the title‑clinching runs were scored, while thousands of RCB fans roared around the stadium.

The dramatic chase of 156 had earlier set the stage for that celebration. Virat Kohli guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru with an unbeaten 58, steering the side to its target and securing a second consecutive IPL crown, after also lifting the trophy in the previous season with another final triumph.

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru win

Cameras repeatedly focused on Anushka Sharma throughout the match, showing the actor on her feet, clapping and shouting encouragement as every boundary and partnership brought Royal Challengers Bengaluru closer to the trophy, before the final scenes of joy in the stands captured the scale of the moment for the Kohli family.

Anushka Sharma spent the evening in the stands dressed in a white outfit, wearing a Tulsi mala. The regular Royal Challengers Bengaluru supporter followed every ball, as fans around Anushka cheered another strong display from the team. Observant viewers also pointed out Anushka’s distinctive ring, known as a Radha Naam Jaap Counter.

Match	Teams	Target	Result	Key Performance
IPL 2026 Final	Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans	156	RCB won by 5 wickets	Virat Kohli 58*

Royal Challengers Bengaluru win delights Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli

Once the result was sealed, Virat Kohli walked straight towards the stands. Virat Kohli then embraced Anushka Sharma, holding Anushka close as the importance of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s back‑to‑back titles became clear, before the pair headed onto the ground together to join the rest of the squad.

On the field, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were seen chatting with Royal Challengers Bengaluru players and support staff amid trophy photos and television interviews. Former India coach Ravi Shastri and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar were also visible on the outfield, adding to the sense of occasion after the IPL 2026 final.

Anushka Sharma has often attended crucial fixtures involving Virat Kohli, and this second straight IPL title added another emotional chapter for the couple and Royal Challengers Bengaluru followers, with earlier tender moments from the team’s run to the final already trending widely as supporters relived the championship journey.