Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) they continued their dreams IPL 2026 campaign with an overwhelming victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 1st qualifier at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. The Bengaluru-based franchise put in a complete performance under pressure, outclassing Gujarat with both bat and ball to move a step closer to another IPL title.
However, aside from the on-field celebrations and playoff success, one emotional moment after the game quickly became the biggest talking point among fans. Shortly after the match ended Virat Kohli was seen walking towards the stands Anushka Sharma was available and led to a helpful interaction that instantly went viral on social media platforms.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s celebration is winning hearts
Soon after Gujarat Titans were let out, Kohli went straight to the VIP section of the stadium where Anushka was watching the match. The former RCB captain crossed the boundary rope before embracing his wife warmly as the two celebrated Bengaluru’s qualification to yet another IPL final.
Videos of the celebration quickly went viral, with fans calling it one of the most emotional moments of the playoffs so far. He also contacted Kohli briefly Ananya Birla After the celebrations, the post-match scenes around the RCB camp were added.
We present the video:
For every strong man, there is a strong woman🥹🫶🏻#ViratKohli #AnushkaSharma pic.twitter.com/jSg5uz08E8
— Wrognxvirat (@wrognxvirat) May 26, 2026
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RCB delivers a statement performance in Qualifier 1
RCB’s run to the final was bolstered by a stunning batting effort led by the captain Rajat Patidarproduced a breathtaking unbeaten 93 off just 33 deliveries. Valuable contributions Devdutt Padikkal and Krunal Pandya Helped Bengaluru post a massive total of 254/5 in 20 overs, the highest total ever recorded in the history of the IPL playoffs.
In reply, Gujarat Titans could never recover from the early setbacks. Jos Buttler’s A minor cameo of 29 off 11 balls and Rahul Tewatia Scored 68 off 43 but RCB’s disciplined bowling attack ensured the chase never gained momentum.
Virat Kohli is leading from the front in IPL 2026
Kohli has once again been central to RCB’s success this season. The veteran batsman has already crossed the 600-run mark in IPL 2026 and continues to bring unmatched intensity to every game as Bengaluru chase yet another title-winning campaign.
After finally ending their long wait for the IPL trophy last season, RCB are now just one win away from achieving something that only a handful of teams in the history of the tournament have managed to successfully defend their title.
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