May 31, 2025: Bollywood star Anushka Sharma has touched down in Ahmedabad ahead of the highly anticipated IPL 2025 final on Tuesday, June 3, lending her quiet support to husband and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) icon, Virat Kohli. The power couple was spotted arriving in the city discreetly, seated in a car with masks on, avoiding any media fanfare.
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Anushka, dressed in a crisp white shirt, was seen beside Virat, who kept things casual in a black T-shirt. While there were no public appearances or statements from the duo, eagle-eyed fans and paparazzi captured the brief glimpse — and excitement is already building online over Anushka’s signature emotional reactions during the final.
The actress has become a familiar face in the stands over the years, cheering for RCB with unmatched passion. Most recently, during the thrilling Qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings (PBKS), Anushka was visibly emotional as RCB cruised to victory by chasing down a modest target of 101. One viral image shows her hugging a friend in celebration, while another shows Kohli gesturing to her from the field — raising one finger to perhaps signal: just one more to go.
The IPL finale will not only be a cricketing spectacle but also an emotional one for Kohli, who earlier this month announced his retirement from Test cricket after 14 years. Anushka’s heartfelt note marking that milestone touched millions. “They’ll talk about the records and the milestones — but I’ll remember the tears you never showed, the battles no one saw… Somehow, I always imagined you’d retire international cricket in whites — But you’ve always followed your heart, and so I just want to say my love, you’ve earned every bit of this goodbye,” she wrote on Instagram.
With the grand finale now days away, fans are hoping RCB can finally lift the elusive IPL trophy — and Anushka’s presence in the stands may just be the lucky charm they need.