The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium was full of energy on Wednesday night Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) In the 23rd match IPL 2026. As RCB walked away with a convincing win, one of the biggest talking points of the night was Virat Kohli falling one run short of a well-deserved half-century.
Virat Kohli hits a big shot but gets caught in the deep
Chasing a target of 147, RCB needed a strong foundation and Kohli stepped up once again. Walking to a roaring home crowd, he looked completely in control from the start. His batting was a mix of elegance and intent, with crisp cover drives, clever stroke rotation and well-timed boundaries that kept the chase on track.
Kohli was destined for another fifty as he cruised to 49 off just 33 balls, hitting 6 fours and a six along the way. The crowd felt the moment and stood up in anticipation of another milestone for their favorite batter.
However, cricket can be unpredictable. In the first delivery of the 11th over, Avesh Khan tempted Kohli to go aerial. He mistimed it a bit to clear the leg-side boundary and held the ball safely. Nicholas Pooran next to the rope. The stadium fell into a brief silence when Kohli returned, just one run away from his fifty.
Despite his disappointment, his innings had already done the job – set up the chase and put RCB in a comfortable position.
Anushka Sharma’s reaction is going viral
While Kohli’s dismissal was the highlight of the match, it was his wife Anushka Sharma’s reaction in the stands that really won hearts. A keen observer of the game, she invested in every ball her husband faced.
As Kohli reached 49 and looked set for a milestone, the cameras turned to Anushka. He leaned forward, his hands clasped together, as if he were silently ready to seize the moment in her favor. It was a picture of hope and anticipation.
Then came the layoff. His expression instantly changed as the ball took off. The moment he was caught, he put his hands to his cheeks in obvious astonishment. The frustration was palpable, but so was his support. Within seconds, despite being bored, he started cheering warmly, appreciating Kohli’s effort.
This genuine and relatable reaction quickly went viral on social media platforms.
We present the video:
Anushka Sharma was disappointed when Virat Kohli was dismissed for 49 runs pic.twitter.com/cyYgIUND3M
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Fans connected with the moment, calling it sincere and real. Many praised her for her display of both emotion and encouragement, with comments pointing out that she was following the milestone as much as anyone else.
Returning to the field, RCB had little difficulty in finishing the job. Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma played cameos while Tim David and Romario Shepherd added valuable runs to ensure no delays. The team easily chased down the target in the end, Reaches 149/5 at 15.1 and secured a five-wicket victory.
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