Watch: Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma¡¯s flying kisses light up the night as RCB seal Top 2 spot with thrilling win over LSG
Virat Kohli¡¯s sweet flying kiss to Anushka Sharma stole hearts as RCB clinched a thrilling win over LSG to secure a Top 2 finish for the first time since 2016. The team will now face Shreyas Iyer¡¯s Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 on May 29.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have stormed into the Top 2 of the Indian Premier League for the first time since 2016, clinching a thrilling away win against Lucknow Super Giants. Skipper Jitesh Sharma led from the front with a fiery knock, while Virat Kohli¡¯s quick half-century helped chase down a daunting 227-run target with 8 balls to spare. While the atmosphere in the stadium was electric, it was Kohli and Anushka Sharma¡¯s post-match PDA that truly stole the spotlight.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's flying kisses steal the show
While internet sleuths often love to nitpick her every move, Anushka Sharma has remained a constant presence in Virat Kohli¡¯s cheerleading squad, quietly cheering him on through every win and loss. During RCB¡¯s thrilling chase, as Jitesh Sharma sealed the game with the winning runs, Virat first shared a quick celebration with teammate Krunal Pandya. Moments later, he turned to the stands and made his signature cheering gesture toward Anushka. Her candid reactions, from nail-biting tension to pure joy, became an instant hit online, capturing the emotional highs of a match that had everyone on edge.
THE CELEBRATIONS OF VIRAT KOHLI AFTER SEEING ANUSHKA SHARMA.?? pic.twitter.com/7sobQ7XLiK
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In another adorable moment that had fans swooning, Virat Kohli was seen blowing kisses to Anushka Sharma as the team took a victory lap around the ground. Anushka, not one to hold back, returned the flying kisses with equal intensity from the stands ¡ª a picture-perfect, Bollywood-coded exchange that sent social media into a frenzy. Clearly overjoyed after pulling off the tricky run chase, Kohli¡¯s sweet gesture gave RCB fans more reasons to celebrate.
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Virat Kohli¡¯s flying kiss to Anushka Sharma after the match. ?? pic.twitter.com/0WdupXq3TR
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RCB will play Qualifier 1 against PBKS#ViratKohli | #AnushkaSharma pic.twitter.com/A9vZgqIGlW
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RCB to face PBKS in Qualifier 1
RCB have now officially sealed their spot in the Top 2 and are now set to face Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 on May 29. While LSG skipper Rishabh Pant delivered a powerful unbeaten century, his efforts went in vain as Jitesh Sharma and Virat Kohli led the charge for Bengaluru. The win marks a major comeback for RCB with no Josh Hazlewood and Tim David, their two key players this season, and they now head into the knockouts with serious momentum.
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