Anushka Sharma expresses joy as Smriti Mandhana's RCB beat DC to win 2nd WPL title: 'History repeated’

Anushka Sharma celebrated RCB's second WPL title after the team won by six wickets against the Delhi Capitals.

Published on: Feb 6, 2026, 07:02:45 IST

By Riya Sharma

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On February 5, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Delhi Capitals by six wickets to clinch their second Women’s Premier League title. Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma, whose husband and cricketer Virat Kohli is part of the RCB men’s team and a former captain of the franchise, expressed her joy over RCB’s WPL 2026 triumph.

Anushka Sharma cheers for RCB Women's team.

Anushka Sharma reacts to RCB Women’s victory

On Friday, Anushka took to Instagram to share a picture of the RCB Women’s team lifting the trophy for the second time. Celebrating the historic moment, she wrote, “RCB Women do it again. History repeated.”

Anushka Sharma's post on RCB's victory in WPL 2026.

The DC vs RCB WPL 2026 final witnessed a commanding batting performance from RCB, led by skipper Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll. The duo stitched together a match-winning partnership, effectively taking the game away from Delhi. Smriti smashed 87 runs off just 41 balls, while Georgia contributed a blistering 79 off 54 deliveries. Chasing a target of 203, RCB reached 204/4 in 19.4 overs, with Radha Yadav sealing the victory by hitting back-to-back fours.

About Anushka Sharma

Anushka began her career as a model before making her Bollywood debut with Yash Raj Films’ Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi opposite Shah Rukh Khan. The film emerged as a blockbuster, and she followed it up with Band Baaja Baaraat alongside Ranveer Singh. Over the years, she starred in several hits and blockbusters, including Jab Tak Hai Jaan, PK, Sultan, Dil Dhadakne Do, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Sanju, among others.

Anushka married Virat Kohli in a grand wedding ceremony in Italy in 2017. Following her 2018 film Zero with Shah Rukh Khan, she stepped away from the limelight. The couple welcomed their daughter, Vamika, in 2021 and their son, Akaay, in 2024. They are currently residing in London.

Anushka was last seen in Chakda ’Xpress, a biopic on Indian women’s fast bowler Jhulan Goswami. The film, which was meant to mark her acting comeback, was eventually shelved.

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Riya Sharma
Riya Sharma is a content producer at Hindustan Times who lives and breathes entertainment. If there’s gossip making noise in Bollywood or a reality show moment breaking the internet, chances are she’s already writing about it. She loves digging out the juiciest stories, spotting viral pegs and turning it into easy-to-read content. A journalism graduate from IP University, Riya began her career as a social media executive, where she learned the art of grabbing attention in a scroll-heavy world. But her love for showbiz soon pulled her into entertainment journalism, because for her, it’s always been entertainment, entertainment and more entertainment. An artist at heart, Riya has a deep passion for acting, music and dance, which shapes how she watches and writes about films and reality shows. She loves sharing her views and reviews, especially when something excites, surprises or completely disappoints her. A hardcore reality show fan, Riya enjoys tracking every twist, task and meltdown, and breaking them down for readers who can’t get enough of high-voltage drama. Movies are equally close to her heart, whether it’s a big theatrical release or a binge-worthy OTT series, she’s always watching, and analysing what’s worth the time. She loves talking to celebrities, asking questions that go beyond the usual. When she’s not working, she’s either glued to a new web series, hunting for underrated thrillers on OTT platforms, or rewatching iconic Bollywood moments.Read More

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