Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 69 powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 opener. Kohli’s stellar performance, coupled with a romantic gesture towards wife Anushka Sharma, captivated fans. Devdutt Padikkal’s quickfire 61 also proved crucial in the successful chase, while Ishan Kishan’s 80 wasn’t enough for SRH.Watch: Virat Kohli blows flying kiss to Anushka Sharma after RCB’s dominant win
Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 69 powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 opener. Kohli’s stellar performance, coupled with a romantic gesture towards wife Anushka Sharma, captivated fans. Devdutt Padikkal’s quickfire 61 also proved crucial in the successful chase, while Ishan Kishan’s 80 wasn’t enough for SRH.