Virat Kohli Leads RCB to Victory with Dramatic Six, Anushka Sharma Celebrates in Style

NEW DELHI: In a thrilling conclusion to the IPL 2026 final, Virat Kohli showcased his finishing prowess, guiding the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a five-wicket victory over the Gujarat Titans at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. With this win, RCB not only defended their title but also secured their second IPL championship.

Kohli's decisive moment came when he launched a spectacular six into the stands, capping off a remarkable chase. After hitting a boundary off Arshad Khan on the fifth ball of the 18th over to even the scores, he followed it up with a powerful strike over long-on, igniting jubilant celebrations among teammates and fans.

As the ball soared into the crowd, Kohli removed his helmet, turning to the RCB dugout to share the moment with his teammates. With his bat in one hand and helmet in the other, he embraced the electric atmosphere, acknowledging the sea of red in the stands. The cameras quickly panned to Anushka Sharma, who was seen celebrating enthusiastically, pumping her fists in joy as players rushed to surround Kohli on the field.

This victory marked yet another impressive performance from Kohli, who earlier in the match had achieved the fastest fifty of his IPL career, reaching the milestone in just 25 balls. His innings, along with a strong start from Venkatesh Iyer, helped RCB set the record for the fastest team fifty in an IPL final.

Despite a brief comeback attempt from the Gujarat Titans, which saw them claim four wickets for just 29 runs, Kohli remained composed, guiding RCB through the pressure and ensuring they maintained control of the chase. In the end, it was only fitting that the team's star player sealed the victory with a boundary, leaving an indelible mark on the tournament's history.