Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's Heartfelt Support at Women's T20 World Cup Ends in Disappointment

On June 28, the Indian women's cricket team faced a heartbreaking elimination from the Women's T20 World Cup after losing to Australia. Celebrities Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were present at Lord's to support the team, sharing memorable moments with fellow cricket stars. Despite their enthusiastic presence, the match ended in disappointment for the fans. Anushka, who has been away from the screen, recently completed filming her upcoming project, Chakda Xpress, while the couple enjoys life in London with their children. Read on for more details about their day at the cricket ground and their personal lives.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 29, 2026, 02:00 IST

A Tough Day for Indian Women's Cricket

It was a disappointing day for Indian cricket fans as the women's team was knocked out of the Women's T20 World Cup on June 28, following a loss to Australia in their final group match. Celebrity couple Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were present at the iconic Lord’s cricket ground in London to cheer for the team, but unfortunately, the women’s squad could not advance to the semifinals. Social media is buzzing with images of the couple enjoying the match alongside Ravi Shastri, Shikhar Dhawan, and his wife, Sophie Shine.

Virushka's Enthusiastic Presence at Lord’s

Virushka At Lord’s

In the viral photos, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were seen passionately supporting the Indian women's team from the stands, celebrating key moments during the game. Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri was also in attendance, enjoying the match alongside the couple. Later, Shikhar Dhawan and his wife, Sophie Shine, joined them, and they captured a group photo together. Virat’s IPL team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, shared this memorable moment on X, captioning it, “Virat, Ravi bhai and Shikhi Paaji: full house at Lord’s today.”

Virat sported a stylish brown shirt paired with white trousers, while Anushka looked elegant in a simple dress. The cricket stars and their partners enjoyed the thrilling match at Lord’s, but sadly, India could not overcome Australia and was officially eliminated from the Women's T20 World Cup. Additionally, the Indian men's team also faced a defeat against Ireland on the same day.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma: A Glimpse into Their Lives

About Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma

Currently, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are residing in London. The actress has been away from the silver screen for some time but has recently completed filming her much-anticipated project, Chakda Xpress. However, its release has been delayed due to creative differences among the producers. This biopic focuses on former Indian pacer Jhulan Goswami, with Anushka in the lead role. She wrapped up filming in 2022, and her fans are eagerly awaiting her return to the big screen.
On the personal front, Anushka and Virat tied the knot in 2017 and are proud parents to two children: a daughter named Vamika and a son named Akaay.