The 2026 Indian Premier League kicked off in style at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, March 28, attracting a star-studded crowd as Royal Challengers Bengaluru took on Sunrisers Hyderabad. Among the attendees was Anushka Sharma, who came to cheer on her husband
Virat Kohli
. This was a treat for fans who missed seeing Virat and Anushka during the 2026 World Cup
Rohit Sharma
And MS Dhoni with their wives cheering for Team India. She was joined by RCB Women’s Super League stars
Smriti Mandhana
And Shriyanka Patel with Jemima Rodriguez. Their appearance came shortly after the women’s team won the title, underscoring the growing relationship between the men’s and women’s teams.
Anushka, who has maintained a relatively low public profile in recent months, made her long-awaited return to the stands, much to the delight of fans. The ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ actor was seen enjoying the match alongside Mandhana, and their presence soon became a talking point on social media.
Dressed in a chic floral T-shirt and denim jeans, Anushka looked effortlessly chic, while Mandhana, who captained RCB’s successful WPL campaign, was equally excited to support the team. Their camaraderie and obvious excitement for the game sparked a wave of viral moments across social media.However, fans had a special request for Anushka! Many urged her to wear an RCB jersey to show her full team spirit. Social media was flooded with comments praising her style while also expressing her happiness to see her back on the field cheering for Kohli. Meanwhile on Anushka’s film front, the actress has largely been away from films after embracing motherhood. She has shot for Chakda Xpress but the film is not released yet.
