After an 18-year-long wait, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally lifted the IPL trophy, defeating Punjab Kings in a thrilling final that wrapped up IPL 2025 in spectacular fashion. The victory ignited a wave of celebrations across the country, with stars like Mahesh Babu, Rishab Shetty, and Rashmika Mandanna showering the team with praise.
Mahesh Babu declared RCB’s win as “written in the stars,” hailing Virat Kohli’s performance. Rishab Shetty called it a “dream come true” moment, brimming with pride over the team’s comeback. Meanwhile, Rashmika Mandanna had her fangirl moment, sharing a victorious team photo on Instagram with the caption, “Smells like victory in here.”
But it was Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma — fondly dubbed Virushka — who stole the show with their heartwarming post-match moments. From Virat’s emotional tears as he hugged Anushka to her ecstatic jump in the stands, their bond lit up social media. Kohli’s winning speech also paid tribute to Anushka’s unwavering support, adding, “What your life partner goes through with you… it’s something words can’t explain.” The duo even posed with the trophy together, making it a fairytale ending for RCB fans.
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