The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru turned into a cauldron of noise on Friday evening. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hosted Gujarat Titans (GT) In his 34th match IPL 2026. In a high-octane encounter that swung like a pendulum, RCB won by 5 wickets and successfully chased down the daunting target of 206. While the cricketing world marveled at the technical prowess on display, it was a moment of pure, unscripted emotion from the stands. It has fallen into the digital spotlight.
Anushka Sharma’s priceless reaction after Virat Kohli hit a six during RCB vs GT
Virat KohliThe heartthrob of the Bengaluru franchise was in deadly mood against the Titans bowling attack. Before finally being cleared by a deceptive delivery Jason HolderKohli had already demolished the opposition with a blistering 81 off just 44 deliveries. His vintage knock was punctuated by eight fours and four powerful sixes, one of which led to a jubilant celebration from his wife. Anushka Sharma.
Anushka, a constant pillar of support who has been present at almost every RCB home game this season, was celebrating wildly as the ball sailed over the ropes. Away from the adrenaline rush of the moment, he was caught on camera making a playful ‘splash money’ gesture towards the pitch – to which Kohli, who had been paying the bowlers, nodded.
However, cheers ensued when he realized the stadium’s big screen had turned its attention directly to him. Her transition from exuberant mirth to a sudden, wide-eyed guilty expression was instantaneous. Realizing that her antics were being broadcast to millions, she quickly corrected herself with a quick smile, a moment that instantly went viral as fans called it the most fitting moment of the season.
We present the video:
Anushka was partying in that RCB dressing room. when the camera focused, he stopped and started laughing 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/3kBdh9B7I9
— Fearless🦁 (@ViratTheLegend) April 25, 2026
RCB defeated Gujarat Titans in a dominant IPL 2026 clash
While the moments off the field provided the entertainment, the on-field statistics told the story of the Bengaluru franchise’s clinical dominance. Despite the passing of a magnificent century Sai Sudharsan (100 off 58 balls), Gujarat Titans could not defend their total of 205/3.
However, the RCB chase was orchestrated with surgical precision. Virat KohliAfter that, he was awarded the title of Player of the Match, hitting 81 from 44 balls at the rate of 184.09 and continued the innings. ably supported by Devdutt Padikkalwhose explosive 55 off 27 balls (including 6 powerful sixes) dismantled GT’s spin attack in the middle overs.
Where he is swinging despite the late innings Rashid Khan took two quick doors, Krunal Pandya (23) and Tim David (10) ensured no further hiccups. RCB reached 206/5 with 7 balls to spare, cementing their position at 2 on the points table and proving that no total is truly safe at Chinnaswamy when the King is in his element.
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