Virat Kohli’s Heartfelt Celebration with Ravi Shastri Wins Hearts; Anushka Sharma’s Reaction is Priceless

Virat Kohli’s Emotional Hug to Ravi Shastri After RCB’s Maiden IPL Title Victory Melts Hearts; Anushka Sharma’s Reaction Is Unmissable

In 2025, after 18 tattooed years of supporting their team, RCB lifted their first Indian Premier League trophy, fulfilling a long-held dream of all RCB supporters. The high octane Tuesday night saw RCB end their 18-year wait by defeating Punjab kings in the last match of IPL. Amid the crowd of emotions on display, one moment stood out: Virat jumping into Ravi Shastri’s arms, the ultimate gesture that captured the spirit of celebration and relief for RCB’s loyal supporters.

The last battle was a rollercoaster ride of emotions. RCB set a challenging target of 190/9 when it batted first, with Kohli rolling in a valuable 43 run off 35 balls. Punjab Kings began well with their chase, but RCB’s bowlers held back their nerves to restrict them to 184/7. By just 6 runs, RCB dramatised the final to win the title of IPL 2025.

The moment the final delivery was bowled and victory began to sink in, Kohli could not keep himself from weeping. There was laughter, tears, and a release after years of hard work, commitment, and an unfulfilled dream, and then came the moment that everyone was talking about – Kohli, full of joy, jumped into the arms of Ravi Shastri, who had been a guide to Kohli during his time as captain for India.

Back in the day, before Kohli stepped on to the international scene, Ravi Shastri was a young star player with a partnership with his childhood hero. Some of India’s most memorable wins, at home and abroad, have come during the tenure when Shastri was head coach of Team India, with the two working together. Though he stepped down after the T20 World Cup in 2021, the co-relationship continues to grow between the two. That hug on the field was, in fact, not a celebration but a defining moment of friendship, a shared history, and emotional triumph.

While this emotional moment was captured by the cameras, the attention quickly turned to Anushka Sharma, Kohli’s wife and a well-known Bollywood actress. Anushka was among those cheering from the stands. She let out applause and chuckling laughter at Kohli’s naive excitement. Her reaction – mixed with joy, pride, and affection – quickly went viral, adding more charm to an already unforgettable night.

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This title is quite special. Virat Kohli has literally been making his way through the years along with RCB-from the very inception of this team in 2008-and though he has featured in many playoffs, the trophy eluded his grasp. For someone as lofty as Kohli, with loyalty confined to one franchise, winning in 2025 was way beyond a victory; it was much more an act of redemption. It was the kind of milestone, personal and professional, that he would cherish forever.

Even more commendable was young captain Rajat Patidar under whom RCB proved everyone wrong and made history. After the match presentation, Patidar spoke about this all-important achievement, saying: “I think it is really special for me and special for Virat Kohli and all the fans who have supported for years. They deserve it.” Those words resonated deeply with every RCB fan who has been there for the long haul.

According to Patidar, the strategy adopted by the team was incredible, adding that 190 was a strong total on a boring pitch and that execution by the bowlers of the game plan was just perfect. Everyone was part of the championship run, but the emotional backbone of the victory is Kohli’s passion and resilience.

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Shots of fireworks in roaring chants as RCB lifted the coveted trophy through the arena transcended the confines of the stadium, where millions of fans across the country and the cricket world rejoiced to find one among the greats finally receiving the due. What the glory of Kohli embracing Shastri and Anushka’s gleeful applause added to is indeed much emotion at a historic sporting moment.

These moments can still be hazardous in an area dominated by numbers in cricket, reminding one of the human aspect of the sport. It’s the friendships, heartbreaks, waits, and victories that make the sport worthwhile.

Thus, for Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri, and Anushka Sharma, the match ends as the 2025 IPL final that will always be cherished as a night on which dreams came true, ballings deepened, and waiting came to an end.

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