Royal Challengers Bengaluru further etched their name in IPL history by successfully defending their title and winning the IPL 2026 trophy on Sunday. The Bengaluru-based franchise defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, becoming the third team after Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings to win consecutive IPL championships.
Anushka Sharma kisses Virat Kohli’s forehead as RCB wins second consecutive IPL title
At the heart of the win was Virat Kohli, who once again performed well when it mattered most. The batting star chased the target by playing an unbeaten inning of 75 runs in 42 balls and won the match by hitting a six over long-on. His match-winning effort led to celebrations among his teammates, fans and family members present at the stadium.
The most emotional moment of the night came from the stands, where actress Anushka Sharma was cheering for her husband. As soon as Kohli hit the winning shot, Anushka jumped for joy and started celebrating enthusiastically with fellow supporters in the VIP enclosure. After some time, Kohli looked towards the stand and gave him a flying kiss, to which he responded warmly.
After the win, Anushka shared an emotional picture of the celebration on social media. In the picture, she is seen lovingly kissing Kohli’s forehead, while the cricketer is holding the IPL trophy. This candid moment captured the emotions of a night that marked another important milestone in Kohli’s illustrious career and RCB’s growing legacy.
The photo quickly gained popularity online, with fans praising the couple’s bond and celebrating the team’s achievement. Social media platforms were flooded with congratulatory messages from cricket fans and celebrities.
Filmmaker Karan Johar was among those who praised the team’s achievement. Taking to Instagram, he wrote, “Congratulations to team @royalchallengers.bengaluru for their second consecutive win…Great win!!!”
Actor Sonu Sood also attended the celebrations, posting a simple yet enthusiastic message that read, “Congratulations RCB!!!”
RCB’s successful title defense has been considered one of the franchise’s greatest achievements. After years of near-failures and heartbreaks, the team has now established itself among the most successful teams in IPL history.
