Virat Kohli rushes to hug Anushka Sharma after RCB storm into IPL 2026 final; fans call it ‘pure love’

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma once again melted hearts online after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stormed into the IPL 2026 final with a dominant win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala on Tuesday.

Moments after RCB secured their place in the final, Virat was seen rushing towards the stands to embrace Anushka Sharma in a heartfelt hug. Videos and pictures of the emotional moment quickly went viral across social media, with fans gushing over the couple’s chemistry and unwavering support for each other.



Anushka, who has been a constant presence at several RCB matches over the years, was spotted cheering enthusiastically from the stands during the high-pressure knockout clash.

Virat Kohli shines with the bat despite missing half-century

Virat Kohli looked in sublime touch during the match as he launched a fierce attack on the Gujarat Titans bowling lineup at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.

The RCB stalwart smashed 43 runs off just 25 deliveries before his entertaining innings came to an end courtesy of Jason Holder.

Holder bowled a short-of-a-length delivery around off stump and Kohli attempted to pull it away. However, the batter got an inside edge and the ball crashed onto the stumps.

Kohli looked visibly disappointed after the dismissal. He stood at the crease for a few moments in disbelief, glanced at his bat and slowly walked back to the pavilion while Holder celebrated wildly after claiming the prized wicket.

The cameras immediately turned towards Anushka Sharma in the stands, who appeared stunned and dejected as she covered her mouth with both hands after Kohli’s dismissal.

Virat Kohli creates IPL history

Despite missing out on a half-century, Kohli achieved a major milestone during the innings by crossing the 600-run mark in IPL 2026.

With this feat, Kohli became the first batter in IPL history to score 600 or more runs in four consecutive seasons, further cementing his legacy in the tournament.

RCB enter final with dominant win

RCB eventually registered a massive 92-run victory after bowling Gujarat Titans out for 162.

The Bengaluru franchise has now booked a place in the IPL 2026 final, scheduled to take place in Ahmedabad on May 31.

Fans are now eagerly waiting to see whether RCB can finally go all the way and lift the IPL trophy, potentially becoming only the third team after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians to achieve consecutive IPL title wins.