The Winning Knock
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have done it again. The franchise successfully defended their IPL title on Sunday, beating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With this victory, RCB became only the third team after Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings to win back-to-back IPL championships.
At the centre of the triumph was none other than Virat Kohli. The batting maestro anchored the chase with an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls, finishing the game with a massive six over long-on. It was a knock that reminded everyone why he remains one of the most clutch players in T20 cricket. As the winning runs were hit, the stadium erupted — and so did the Kohli family enclosure.
A Kiss for the Champion
Among the most emotional spectators was Anushka Sharma, who was spotted cheering her husband from the VIP stands. As Kohli struck the winning shot, Anushka jumped up in joy, clapping and celebrating with fellow fans. The cricketer, in turn, looked towards the stands and blew a flying kiss to his wife, which she warmly returned.
Later, Anushka took to social media to share a candid photograph from the post-match celebrations. In the image, she is seen affectionately kissing Kohli on the forehead while he holds the gleaming IPL trophy. The picture quickly went viral, with fans praising the couple’s loving bond and the team’s historic achievement. The moment perfectly captured the emotions of a night that added another glorious chapter to Kohli’s career.
Celebrities Join the Chorus
Social media was flooded with congratulatory messages from all corners. Filmmaker Karan Johar took to Instagram to write, “Congratulations to team @royalchallengers.bengaluru for their second consecutive victory… spectacular win!!!!” Actor Sonu Sood also joined in, posting a simple but enthusiastic “Congratulations RCB!!!”
Fans, too, couldn’t stop gushing over the Kohli-Sharma couple. Many pointed out how Anushka has been a constant pillar of support for Virat throughout his career, and this moment was a testament to their rock-solid relationship. RCB’s successful title defence has been hailed as one of the franchise’s greatest achievements — after years of near misses, they have now established themselves among the elite sides in IPL history.