Anushka Sharma laughs as Virat Kohli misses catch during RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 match

Anushka Sharma and Smriti Mandhana were among the notable faces at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru as Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2026 opener on March 28. Also present at the venue were Jemimah Rodrigues and Shreyanka Patil, adding to the strong cricket and celebrity presence in the stands.

The match saw a moment that quickly caught attention online. Virat Kohli, known for his consistency in the field, missed a catch during the 18th over. The delivery was bowled by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Aniket Verma mistimed his shot. Kohli ran in from long on to complete the catch, but the ball slipped through his hands and dropped after brushing his thigh. The cricketer appeared surprised by the miss and reacted briefly on the field.

Soon after, cameras turned towards the stands, where Anushka Sharma was seen laughing. Her reaction became a talking point across social media platforms. Many users described the moment as relatable, and clips of her response were widely shared, generating memes and online discussions.

Apart from the on field action, the franchise made a gesture ahead of the match that drew attention. Royal Challengers Bengaluru reserved 11 seats at the stadium as a tribute to fans who lost their lives in the 2025 stampede. The move was noted by viewers and discussed online as a sign of remembrance.

The team entered the season as defending champions after winning their first IPL title in 2025. Expectations remain high, with Kohli continuing to be a key figure in the squad.

Mandhana and Shreyanka were seen wearing RCB jerseys, reflecting their association with the team in the Women’s Premier League. They were part of the squad that secured the WPL title earlier this year, defeating the Delhi side led by Jemimah Rodrigues.

Anushka Sharma, meanwhile, has largely stayed away from films in recent years and is currently focused on her personal life.