Anushka Sharma celebrates after Virat Kohli ends the chase in style. (video clips)
New Delhi: When the final moment called for it, Virat Kohli delivered in trademark fashion.The Royal Challengers Bengaluru star took the winning streak into style as RCB defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, successfully defending their title and claiming their second IPL title.And when Kohli launched the match-winning six into the stands, the celebrations that followed became one of the iconic images of the night.
Kohli first struck Arshad Khan for a boundary in the fifth ball of the 18th over to level the score before ending the chase in style in the next delivery. The veteran batsman got a full ball to his arc and powered it long on for a long run, sparking scenes of jubilation among players and fans alike.
Kohli’s famous celebration lights up Ahmedabad
As soon as the ball disappeared into the stands, Kohli took off his helmet and headed towards the RCB dugout.With emotions flowing, he gestured to his teammates before spreading his arms and enjoying the moment. Holding his bat in one hand and his helmet in the other, Kohli applauded the crowd who turned the world’s largest cricket stadium into a sea of red.The camera soon found Anushka Sharma in the stands.The actress celebrated hard, clenching her fists and pumping her arms in joy as RCB players rushed onto the field to surround their talisman.
The heartfelt reaction instantly became a viral moment on social media.He watches:
Chasemaster delivers on the biggest stageThe six-wicket win capped off another memorable innings from Kohli.Earlier chasing 156, he had smashed the fastest half-century of his IPL career, reaching the milestone in just 25 balls. The strike also placed him among the fastest fifty-takers in the history of the final IPL.Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer had set the tone with a stunning opening partnership, helping RCB register the team’s fastest ever fifty in an IPL final.However, the Gujarat Titans fought back strongly after an opening stand of 62, taking four wickets for just 29 runs to briefly raise hopes of a comeback.But Kohli remained calm amidst the chaos. By stabilizing the chase while continuing to score at a rapid rate, he ensured that RCB never lost control of the goal.And when the moment of victory came, it was fitting that Bengaluru’s biggest icon finished the job himself – with a boundary, a six and celebrations that will be remembered for years.