There was cricket fever in Dharamshala on Tuesday night, but one emotional moment after the match became the biggest talking point online. As Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their place in the IPL 2026 final with a dominant win over Gujarat Titans, Virat Kohli walked straight towards Anushka Sharma and hugged her in celebration. Within minutes, videos and photos of the sweet moment flooded social media. Fans could not stop talking about their chemistry, emotions, and the way Anushka supported Virat throughout the high-pressure match that ended with a memorable RCB victory.
Virat Kohli And Anushka Sharma Celebrate After RCB Enter IPL 2026 Final
RCB defeated Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in Qualifier 1 held in Dharamshala and entered the IPL 2026 final. While the team performance grabbed attention, fans online were equally emotional watching Virat Kohli celebrate with Anushka Sharma after the victory.
One viral clip showed Virat quickly walking toward the stands after the match and warmly hugging Anushka. Another moment showed the two smiling and talking while the celebrations continued around them. Fans shared thousands of reactions online, calling it one of the sweetest moments of IPL 2026 so far.
Anushka was also seen cheering loudly during the match. Cameras captured her smiling, clapping, looking tense during key overs, and celebrating every important wicket. In another clip, she even waved warmly at a fan from the stands after someone called her name loudly.
Many fans started calling her “RCB’s lucky charm” after noticing the team’s strong record whenever she attends matches this season.
Virat Kohli hugging Anushka Sharma after winning the game… yeah, this is exactly my genre. 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/EGdH2dFXeK
— Arjun (@Arjun43693) May 26, 2026
RCB Reach IPL 2026 Final After Rajat Patidar Explosive Captain’s Innings
RCB delivered one of their strongest performances of the season. Captain Rajat Patidar played a stunning unbeaten knock of 93 runs from just 33 balls. His innings included powerful sixes that completely changed the momentum of the match.
Virat Kohli also played an important role with a quick 43-run innings, while Krunal Pandya added valuable runs in the middle overs. Together, RCB posted a massive score of 254/5.
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During the chase, Gujarat Titans struggled badly after early wickets. Rahul Tewatia tried fighting back with 68 runs, while Jos Buttler played a short attacking knock, but the pressure kept increasing.
Jacob Duffy and Bhuvneshwar Kumar gave RCB the perfect start with the ball and never allowed GT to settle in the match.
Virat Kohli Tears Up After RCB Seal Another IPL Final Spot
After the match, Virat Kohli spoke emotionally about RCB reaching another final. The cricketer said the team’s journey over the years has been full of heartbreaks and emotional moments.
Virat shared that winning the IPL trophy in 2025 already felt unreal, but reaching another final again feels even more special because of the fans who stood by the team during difficult years. His statement quickly went viral among cricket fans.
The emotional connection between Virat and Bengaluru fans has always been very strong, and this latest victory has only made supporters more excited about another possible title win.
Anushka Sharma Steals Hearts While Cheering Virat Kohli In RCB Big Win
Anushka Sharma’s reactions during the game became a major discussion online. Fans loved how emotionally involved she looked throughout the match.
Some social media users shared screenshots of her nervous expressions during tense overs, while others praised the way Virat immediately looked for her after the win. A few fan comments even called them the “cutest power couple in Indian sports and entertainment.”
Fans also noticed how Virat kept looking toward the stands during important moments of the game. Their bond once again became one of the most talked-about topics from the match night.
Look at how joyfully Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are chatting with each other during the match—the guy has won not only the match but his wife's heart as well!
— Dhakadcrex11 (@chill_guys22) May 27, 2026
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Virat Kohli And Anushka Sharma From Ad Shoot Romance To Parenthood
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma first met around 2013 during the shoot of a commercial advertisement. Over time, their friendship turned into a relationship, and they married in Italy in December 2017.
The couple welcomed daughter Vamika in January 2021 and became parents again in February 2024 with the birth of their son Akaay. Even today, they remain very protective about their children and continue to follow a strict no-photo policy for them.
There are also ongoing rumours about the couple spending more time in London after Akaay’s birth, though neither Virat nor Anushka has officially confirmed this.
Fans Flood Social Media With Virushka Reactions
Soon after the match ended, hashtags related to Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma, RCB and Virushka started trending online. Many fan pages shared emotional edits and celebration clips from the stadium.
Some of the most viral fan reactions included:
- “Virat winning on field and in life.”
- “RCB in final and Virushka moments together. Perfect night.”
- “The way Virat ran straight to Anushka after the win says everything.”
The couple’s celebration has now become one of the most replayed IPL moments this season.
Anushka Sharma's celebration in this match says it all — pure joy and emotions on display. ❤️🔥#AnushkaSharma #ViratKohli #RCBvsGT pic.twitter.com/VezUB7ctbC
— Faruk (@uf2151593) May 26, 2026
Anushka Sharma Films And Recent Work Update
While Virat continues dominating cricket headlines, Anushka Sharma has stayed away from films for quite some time. Her last full theatrical release was Zero in 2018 alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif.
She later appeared briefly in the song Ghodey Pe Sawaar from Qala. Fans are still waiting for updates about Chakda Xpress, her biopic based on former Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami. The project finished shooting earlier, but its release date has still not been announced officially.
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