Virat Kohli goes emotional after RCB Women’s title win in WPL; Anushka Sharma cheers loud

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are no longer chasing history. They are writing it. On February 5, RCB Women defeated Delhi Capitals by six wickets in a nail-biting WPL 2026 final, lifting their second Women’s Premier League trophy and sealing a golden era for the franchise. As celebrations erupted on the field, two familiar faces from the RCB family, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, joined in with heartfelt messages that captured the emotion of the moment.

Anushka Sharma’s Joyful Tribute to RCB Women

Soon after the win, Anushka Sharma took to Instagram to celebrate the women in red and gold. Sharing a photo of the RCB Women’s team lifting the trophy, she kept her message short but powerful. “RCB Women do it again. History repeated,” she wrote, echoing the pride felt by fans across the country.

Anushka has often been a quiet supporter of the sport, and her reaction reflected the significance of the moment. With this win, RCB Women proved that their 2024 title was no one-off, but the start of a legacy.

Virat Kohli’s Emotional Message for Smriti Mandhana and the Squad

Virat Kohli, widely seen as the emotional core of the RCB brand, responded almost instantly after the winning runs were struck. Overflowing with pride, he praised the team’s fighting spirit and composure under pressure.

“Champions again. Keeping the RCB flag flying high,” Kohli wrote, adding that every player and member of the management should feel proud. He reserved special words for captain Smriti Mandhana, congratulating her on her leadership and urging the team to soak in the love from RCB’s loyal fans.

The moment felt symbolic. With RCB now holding both the IPL and WPL titles at the same time, Kohli’s long association with the franchise finally feels complete.

Smriti Mandhana’s Masterclass in a Historic Final

The final itself was pure drama. Chasing a steep target of 203, RCB looked fearless from the start. Smriti Mandhana led from the front with a stunning 87 off just 41 balls, playing shots that shifted momentum with every over. Georgia Voll matched her intensity, smashing 79 off 54 deliveries as the pair stitched together a massive 165-run partnership that broke Delhi’s resistance.

Despite a few late hiccups, RCB held their nerve. Radha Yadav finished things in style, striking two consecutive fours to take the team to 204/4 in 19.4 overs, the highest successful chase in WPL history. As the dust settles, we know, “Ee Sala Cup Namdu” is no longer a hopeful chant.