Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma cheer for Team India in Women’s T20 World Cup match; A pose with Ravi Shastri and Shikhar Dhawan at Lord’s (Image credits: Instagram)
Star couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were among the notable spectators at Lord’s on Sunday as India took on Australia in a crucial Group A match of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup.The couple were seen enthusiastically cheering on the Indian women’s team from the stands, applauding key moments and enjoying the excitement as Harmanpreet Kaur’s team looked to secure a place in the semi-finals.
Virat and Anushka join cricket stars at Lord’s
Adding to the star-studded atmosphere at the famous stadium, the former India national team coach
Ravi Shastri
He was sitting next to Virat and Anushka during the match. India’s former opener
Shekhar Dhawan
His wife Sophie Shine was also in attendance, with the group later posing for a photo together.While sharing the moment on X, Royal Challengers Bengaluru captioned the post, “Virat, Ravi bhai and Shikhi Paaji: Full house at Lord’s today.”For the outing, Virat chose a brown shirt with white pants, while Anushka kept the look casual in a simple dress, which she paired with comfortable flat shoes and a hat.
India post 170 against Australia
On the field, India put up a competitive total of 170/4 after captain Harmanpreet Kaur led from the front with a powerful knock.After winning the toss, Harmanpreet elected to bat first on a batting-friendly surface, as India needed a win to keep their semi-final hopes alive after South Africa’s win over Bangladesh earlier in the day.Openers Smriti Mandhana (38) and Shafali Verma (34) gave India a flying start, taking full advantage of the Powerplay with powerful hitting and quick runs between the wickets.
Harmanpreet then provided the final touch, smashing three successive sixes in the final over before being dismissed off the penultimate ball. The skipper scored 56 runs off just 27 deliveries, capping off her innings with six boundaries and three sixes.The match holds huge significance for India’s Women’s T20 World Cup campaign, with victory over Harmanpreet Kaur’s unbeaten Aussies ensuring a place in the semi-finals.